Have you spotted this part on your reusable water bottle? This could well cause you some health problems. A TikTok user paid the price…
Are you taking enough care of your water bottle? A 19-year-old Georgian student posted a video on TikTok on December 13, 2023 in which she explains that she pinpointed what caused her numerous illnesses in recent months. In question ? A very specific element located on its reusable water bottle. Explanations.
A part to remove from your bottle
In August 2023, Kaebrie, called Kae on TikTok, revealed that she had fallen ill. If the first symptoms were similar to a simple cold, he was diagnosed a bronchitis when she goes to the emergency room. After appropriate treatment, she got back on her feet, but contracted a few weeks later. a sinus infection and a sore throat extremely painful. Then, by the greatest of coincidences, she decided to clean her bottle by following a tutorial on the Internet. She discovers that it is strongly recommended to clean the silicone piece located under the bottle cap (in the video below, another young woman shows the piece in question). In fact, on his, it was covered with mold. These small silicone parts are used to make the bottles waterproof and can be incorporated in the hood or around the beak. But they are not always essential.
You can therefore clean this part regularly or remove it completely. “Once I cleaned it, it got better. I haven’t been sick since.” Kae commented. “I had mold poisoning from my water bottle. So this is a PSA to anyone who has one of these things.” If the young woman had a water bottle from the Owala brand, other models feature this silicone piece.
Other everyday objects to check
In addition to the reusable water bottle, other household accessories deserve to be cleaned daily in order to eliminate all traces of bacteria and mold. First of all, plastic cutting boards are real breeding grounds for microbes. Bacteria live in their small cavities and cannot be removed by washing. Worse, they reproduce there faster and more easily, according to American microbiologist Dean Cliver. Another bacteria magnet: your pillow. Indeed, with the accumulation of perspiration and dust mites, a pillow would contain on average 350,000 live bacteria. Without forgetting, kitchen towels. According to a study, 89% of them are contaminated by E.coli bacteria, which can cause gastric diseases. This should reconcile you with housework.