00:00When was the last time you washed your water bottle?
00:02If you can't remember, brace yourself.
00:05Your reusable bottle could be teeming with up to 2 million bacteria per milliliter after just one day of use.
00:11Let that sink in.
00:12Experts say there's likely more bacteria on your unwashed bottle than on a toilet seat.
00:17Yes, really.
00:18And if you're not washing it daily, you're giving those germs a VIP pass to your mouth.
00:23We're talking E. coli, strep, staph, and even bacteria that can cause pneumonia or urinary infections.
00:29Some people admit to washing theirs just once a month.
00:32And Gen Z? They're apparently the worst offenders.
00:36Doctors warn that if mold builds up inside, it could trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and even gastric illness like vomiting or diarrhea.
00:44So what should you do?
00:46Rinse it out with hot, soapy water.
00:48Scrub the cap and those sneaky screw-top areas.
00:51And whatever you do, don't leave it baking in the sun or use it for sugary drinks.
00:56Your water bottle might be your sidekick.
00:57But it could also be your biggest health risk.
01:00But it could also be your biggest health risk.
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