How to Clean Your Reusable Water Bottle—Because You Probably Don't Wash It Often Enough (Real Simple Tips, Monday)

By Katie Holdefehr Reusable water bottles are better for the environment. Check! And are way more stylish than plastic bottles. Check! And are good for your health and hydration. Check—well, if you wash them correctly, that is. While keeping a reusable water bottle close at hand during work and when you're at the gym is an easy way to stay hydrated, if you fail to clean your water bottle, it could be exposing you to germs and bacteria.