Jungle Culture’s Reusable Stainless Steel Water Bottle holds 650ml of water, so if you fill it twice through the day, you’ll get the average recommended water intake. Sent in a recycled kraft box, this bottle features a double-walled stainless steel exterior, so it will keep your drinks cold for 24 hours, and hot for 12 hours. The professional-grade 304 stainless steel is durable, leakproof and rust-resistant. Ideal for the office, travel or gym.
Don’t fill hot liquids to top, and avoid wide-mouth bottles with hot drinks for children. Don’t place metal bottles in the microwave.
How to Care for Your Stainless Steel Water Bottle
To care for your stainless steel water bottle, use a mix of warm water and unscented dish soap, and their own bottle brush, made from ethically sourced bamboo and durable sisal fibres. The long handle and textured grip means the bottle brush can reach every corner of your bottle’s interior.
Clean your bottle after each use, then leave to dry upside down on a tea towel, using a bamboo washing up brush to scrub lid clean under warm running water, and a dash of dish soap (keep the lid off when not in use, to avoid trapped water/odour).
To deep-clean, fill the bottle half-way with white vinegar, fill up with cold water, screw the lid on and leave for 10 to 12 hours. Hand-washing is recommended, for a longer bottle life.
How Much Water Should We Drink?
Water helps to keep our bodies and brains in good order. The average person needs around 1.2 litres a day (more for athletes, hot weather, some medical conditions and after vomiting or diarrhoea). Fresh water is also in fruits like bananas and watermelons.
So how much is 1.2 litres. Around 6 x 200ml glasses. So drink 2 glasses on waking, another 2 before lunch and dinner. And in a couple of weeks, you will be hydrated.
The caveat is that your body loses water with tea, coffee, cola and alcohol. So add an extra glass, for each one of those you drink. It’s easier to reduce caffeine and alcohol, so you are not guzzling water all day to compensate.
What Kind of Water Should Pets Drink?
Vets say that spring and filtered water are fine (you may find health and fur improves). But they say to avoid distilled water (removes minerals and electrolytes).
Never give fizzy water to pets, this could cause bloat. Don’t let pets drink from puddles. It may taste nice to them, but could contain bacteria, oil or antifreeze.
