Experts Express Reasons For Drinking Bottles To Be Regularly Cleaned

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JAKARTA - The use of drinking bottles has recently become increasingly popular, along with a continuous lifestyle trend. However, in the use of everyday drinking bottles, there are several things that must be considered.

One of the main things is cleaning it up which must be done regularly. If the drinking bottle is not cleaned regularly, it can cause a slippery layer called biofilm.

These layers usually appear gradually, until they finally provide space for bacteria to stick. The surface of drinking bottles can later become sticky, which allows bacteria to be protected.

The cinema is formed through a gradual process and allows bacteria to stick to the surface, then form a sticky layer that protects them, said microbiologist Kali Kniel, quoted from Health, Saturday, October 4, 2025.

If not cleaned immediately, the biofilm will continue to grow and bacteria can be released into the water consumed. The surface of drinking bottles from plastic will be faster overgrown with bacteria than stainless strenel.

Then, moist environments and sweet fluids such as juice or sports drinks can also accelerate the growth of microorganisms in drinking bottles.

Therefore, Knie strongly recommends that drinking bottles be cleaned every day. Such as rinseing it with hot water every day, washing it thoroughly with soap every few days, in order to prevent the emergence of biofilms and bacterial growth.

Cleaning must be done more often. Especially for drinking bottles for small children or people with weak immune systems, because the risk is higher," he added.

Meanwhile, deep cleaning is recommended to be done on drinking bottles, especially those that have not been washed for a long time. The deep cleaning can be done with the following steps.

- Low bottles and parts in a mixture of water and vinegar, with a ratio of 1:1 overnight. - Wash with a brush to clean.- Rind with hot water until there is no smell and foam. - Dry with good air circulation.