Are You at Risk? A Research Shows Scary Bacteria Levels in Reusable Water Bottles?

 

According to a study, toilet seats have 40,000 times fewer bacteria than reusable water bottles.

 

A scientist at the University of Reading has stated that using bottles may serve as a breeding environment for large amounts of bacteria, but that this is not always harmful.

According to a study, toilet seats have 40,000 times fewer bacteria than reusable water bottles.

 

According to a recent study by scientists at the US-based website waterfilterguru.com, reusable water bottles may harbor up to 40,000 times more germs than the typical toilet seat. The investigation discovered that two species of bacteria—gram-negative rods and bacillus—were present in a number of bottle components, including the spout lid, screw-top lid, stray lid, and squeeze-top lid.

Gram-negative bacteria can cause illnesses that are becoming more and more resistant to antibiotic treatment, and some bacillus species can cause digestive problems. These bottles may contain twice as many germs as a kitchen sink, four times as much as a computer mouse, and fourteen times more than a pet's water dish, said the researchers.

Dr. Andrew Edwards, a molecular microbiologist at Imperial College London, said: "The human mouth is home to a great number and diversity of various bacteria. So, he said, "it's not unexpected that drinking glasses are coated in bacteria. Dr. Simon Clarke, a microbiologist at the University of Reading, claims that these bottles are not inherently harmful despite the high quantities of germs identified on them. "I've never heard of a water bottle making someone ill. The same is true for taps; when was the last time you heard of someone becoming sick after pouring a drink of water from one? The bacteria that people currently have in their mouths would undoubtedly infect water bottles, "said he.

According to Associate Professor Keong Yap, a clinical psychologist, and authority on hoarding disorders at the Australian Catholic University, some people could get psychological advantages from these bottles. He said, "These are things that cannot betray us. They are trustworthy and predictable, in contrast to those who may harm us.

 

In addition, the study discovered that squeeze-top bottles are the cleanest of the three tested types, with bacteria levels just one-tenth as high as those in screw-top or straw-fitted lids. The researchers advised sterilizing reusable bottles at least once a week and rinsing them with hot, soapy water at least once a day to lessen the chance of bacteria accumulation.

Reusable water bottles could have a lot of germs in them, but it doesn't mean they are harmful. The risk of bacteria accumulation may be decreased with regular washing and sanitizing, and squeeze-top bottles are the cleanest choice. According to Assistant Professor Keong Yap, these bottles could be beneficial psychologically for some people.

 

 

 

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