People are shocked by amount of mould accumulating in their Owala bottles — here's how you should be cleaning your water bottles
With everyone getting into the bottle craze now, hydration enthusiasts have been raving about Owala bottles. From the range of cute colours to the anti-leak design, it is a popular first choice for many.
However, a recent viral video has exposed a surprising yet disconcerting discovery – mould lurking within the silicone caps of Owala water bottles. The TikToker adds that it's not just the Owala bottle – most reusable bottles have detachable parts that you should take apart when you're washing your bottle, including the popular Stanley tumblers, Hydroflask bottles and more.
As users peel back the layers of their trusted hydration companions, a call to action echoes – to invest in bottle brushes to safeguard your sips.
That’s right, for the love of hydration, please remember to wash those bottles daily – including the detachable silicone caps! Here are some brushes you can get.
Brushes
Owala 2-in-1 Water Bottle and Straw Cleaning Brush, $21.90
The official brush from the brand comes in a set of two brushes – a big one for the main vessel and a small one for straws and tricky crevices of the bottle like the silicone caps.
Multifunctional 3 in 1 U-shaped Brush Lid Cleaner, $1.36
If you need one specifically for the lids, this is one to get. It has three different type of brushes for whatever gaps and corners you need to clean.
3-in-1 Stainless Steel Water Bottle Brush Set, $25.91
This set includes a brush for the bottle itself, a straw brush and also a details brush for everything else.
Replacement Parts
And if you hate getting your hands dirty with the yucky and grimy stuff, or if your bottle is incredibly mouldy, you can also easily get replacement parts like straws, rubber rings and that notorious silicone cap.
Owala FreeSip Replacement Straws, Silicone Ring and Brush, $5.14
This set comes with six straws, two rings and brush. What’s not included though is the silicone cap.
4-Piece Replacement Stopper for Owala Free Sip, $17.23
From the videos, this little pesky part is the one that traps the mould, unbeknownst to some of the bottle owners. The easy option? Just replace ‘em. These silicone caps also come in bright vibrant and most importantly, noticeable colours (the original one is black) so you’ll always be reminded to pluck it out regularly to clean.
4-Piece Replacement Stopper and 6-Piece Reusable Straws Compatible with Owala FreeSip, $24.35
Get straws, silicone caps and a straw brush in this set. With ten replacement parts in total, that would keep your bottles clean and fresh for a while – we hope.
For those sans Owala bottles, we haven’t forgotten you. Here are some of the Owala bottles going for sale on Amazon for you to check out.
Owala Tumbler 40oz, From $35.12
Usually retailing for close to $70, these discounted giant travel tumblers are great for toting around especially if you drive around a lot or sit at your desk for most of the day.
Owala Free Sip 24oz, From $35.29
These are the brand's most popular bottles, and most seem to like the range of colours it comes in – whether you’re looking for something candy-coloured or something more neutral in muted colours.
Read: Huge Discounts On Owala, Stanley & Hydro Flask Bottles & Tumblers That You've Been Seeing All Over Your Feed
