Carbon 8 (make your own fizzy water)

Carbon 8 is a one-touch countertop water carbonator, which removes chlorine and adds mineral. Say goodbye to plastic bottles, just add your own choice of citrus flavour (lime, grapefruit, lemon) and enjoy freshly-made sparkling water, whenever you want it.

The water is purified using UV light. It’s expensive (a couple of hundred pounds) but you only then need refills (just like old-fashioned soda syphons).

Making your own flavoured sparkling water is as easy as infusion. Try adding slices of cucumber or strawberry for a fresh twist, or sprigs of mint for a cooling effect. The possibilities are endless, and personalising your water ensures it never gets boring.

How much water should we drink?

The average adult needs around 1.2 litres per day (more in hot weather or after vomiting or diarrhoea). That’s around six 200ml glasses. So drink two glasses when you wake up, have two more before lunch, and two more before dinner. Add more per glass of wine or beer, or per tea, coffee or cola.

Wash and rinse pet bowls daily. Avoid fizzy water or guzzling water after runs or car trips (to prevent bloat). Don’t let pets drink from puddles, due to bacteria, oil and antifreeze. For outdoor pets, ensure drip-feed bottles are not blocked or frozen in winter.