Cleaning water bottles

[gasinayr]

During the hot weather I left some water in a plastic water bottle, being clear plastic I noticed that the water has turned green and stained the bottle.
I was thinking on getting chlorine tablets out of Blacks Outdoors or baby bottle cleaners out of Mothercare.
What do others use

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Dishwasher.

And they are cheap enough to bin when they reach the point of no return. I became ill once from a dirty bottle. Unpleasant.

 

[pawl]

During the hot weather I left some water in a plastic water bottle, being clear plastic I noticed that the water has turned green and stained the bottle.
I was thinking on getting chlorine tablets out of Blacks Outdoors or baby bottle cleaners out of Mothercare.
What do others use

Boots own make baby bottle sterelising powder or Milton I have used both.Both effective. Boots own brand is cheaper.

 

[ianrauk]

A small bottle brush like this works for me

 

[Alan O]

During the hot weather I left some water in a plastic water bottle, being clear plastic I noticed that the water has turned green and stained the bottle.
I was thinking on getting chlorine tablets out of Blacks Outdoors or baby bottle cleaners out of Mothercare.
What do others use

Bleach, 50p to £1 for a big bottle, then be sure to wash it out properly afterwards.

 

[Alan O]

Dishwasher.

That's what I use... well, only in the sense that I am the dishwasher

 

[Cuchilo]

Baby bottle sterilizing tablets although if the water had gone green i'd probably chuck the bottle and buy a new one .

 

[Sharky]

To sterilise, I sometimes pop in the microwave for a short burst. But don't do what I did once and keep the cap firmly on.

- It makes a really nice bang when it explodes!

 

[nickyboy]

I just give it a shake with hot soapy water and then rinse it. After every ride mind you
I've not died yet

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I just swill mine out at the end of my ride and put it on the side, that's all I've ever done.

 

[Salar]

I only use aluminium water bottles, have done for umpteen years for biking and fishing, filled them from streams, outdoor taps etc and just give them a quick swill at home and I'm still here.

 

[gavroche]

I just part fill it with boiling water and leave it to stand for a bit.

 

[si_c]

I drain it out after a ride, give it a rinse and then let it air dry. Once every week or so when I remember I'll throw it in the dishwasher if there is space. I tend to use the same bottle every day for my commute and I've been fine so far.

 

[Dave7]

Dishwasher for me every time. I have several bottles as I cycle (sometimes with 2 bottles) and play golf twice each week. Easy to stick it in the washer and be confident they are clean.

 

[Drago]

I don't use alumium bottles because or the links to dementia. I don't use plastic bottles due to the links to cancer. I use only stainless bottles, although I seem to have become mildly magnetic since doing so.