Don’t forget to clean your faucet heads, too! Soaking them can help get rid of built-up crud. Getty Images. And if you’re getting your water from a tap, that should be washed often, too.

Every time you take a sip from your water bottle, you are depositing bacteria inside and over the course of a day these can multiply by the millions. Here's what scientists say you can do about it.

If you like to stay hydrated no matter where you go, chances are you’ve got a reusable water bottle or two. Or 10. (The collectors know who they are.) Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, fashion ...

If your water bottle stinks, soak it in a 50/50 baking soda and water solution. Stanley also suggests pouring ¼ cup of uncooked rice into the bottle, then 3 ounces of distilled white vinegar ...

Every time you touch your lips to a water bottle, you’re introducing thousands of microbes into a dark, moist environment where they can thrive. Updated June 11, 2025 at 2:42 p.m. March 24, 2025 ...