3 Ways To Clean Water Bottles

Some water bottles are dishwasher safe. If so, toss yours into the dishwasher every time you run a cycle. However, even if the base of the bottle can go in the dishwasher, the lid might not. If your water bottle is not dishwasher-safe, use these common cleaning agents to get the job done.

Liquid Dish Soap

For everyday washes, warm, soapy water will do the trick. Fill the empty water bottle with hot water and add a few drops of liquid dish detergent. Place the cap back on and give it a good shake—the water should begin to bubble inside. Dump out the suds, then use a bottle scrub brush to reach all the way down to the bottom of the bottle. And don't forget to wash the exterior and bottom of the bottle as well. Once you're done scrubbing, rinse your water bottle in warm water until you no longer see any soap bubbles, and then let it dry thoroughly. Scrub the lid inside and out as well, paying extra attention to the spout opening or mouthpiece. Rinse it and dry.

Distilled White Vinegar

Vinegar is our favorite go-to cleaning agent. Use it to clean your water bottle by filling it halfway with equal parts vinegar and water. Place the cap back on and give it a few shakes before letting it sit with the solution overnight. The next day, be sure to thoroughly rinse out both the bottle and the lid with warm water to remove any leftover vinegar. Let them dry. This is a particularly good way to clean a stainless steel water bottle.

Baking Soda and Bleach

For hard-to-clean grime and mildew, consider cleaning your water bottle with bleach. Mix a teaspoon of bleach with a teaspoon of baking soda in your water bottle. Fill the remainder with water. Use the solution to scrub the cap as well, both inside and out. Let your water bottle sit overnight, then rinse thoroughly with warm water in the morning. If your bottle is dishwasher friendly, we suggest running it through a cycle., then let it dry.