Answer: Cleaning your water bottle
Clues: “Wash” and “Hydrate”
You should be cleaning your reusable water bottle every day, even if you only drink water out of it. And you should also give it a weekly deep clean. Mold and bacteria can build up fast, and a simple wash can protect your health.
Every sip transfers germs from your mouth. And every touch adds more germs from your hands. All those tiny nooks and crannies in your water bottle can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria and mold.
And all that bad stuff can lead to stomach aches, itchy throats, and even trigger allergies or asthma.
Experts recommend using warm, soapy water daily and giving it a deeper clean weekly. A pipe cleaner-shaped tool can be helpful for the straw. And if you’re using protein shakes or sugary drinks, you definitely need to deep clean it every day.
(AP News)