Friday, November 26, 2010

Stay hydrated with reusable water bottles

It is important to stay hydrated and most of the people are aware of this fact but hardly few adhere to it. One major reason for this is many have no idea on convenient ways of carrying water. People are under the belief that disposable water bottles are the right option, but they do have disadvantages, like expensive and are not eco-friendly because they end up as landfills. Reusable bottles are far better options because they are safe, let the user stay hydrated, environment-friendly, and at the same time economical but since reusable bottles are available in different materials people are not sure which is the best pick of all.
Plastic water bottles are in use for years and are manufactured from polycarbonate, which was found to contain an unsafe additive called bisphenol-A (BPA). Today, manufacturers of plastic bottles have eliminated BPA but people prefer metal bottles over the plastic version because other additives in the latter have caused a concern. As a result metal water bottles are widely preferred and are categorized into two, aluminum and stainless steel. Aluminum bottles usually integrate in a plastic or resin liner to prevent the water interacting with the metal, whereas stainless steel bottles have no liner but can lend a metallic taste to the liquid if left overnight, so opt for food-grade stainless steel water bottles.
Talking about different kinds of water bottles, specialized custom water bottles, wide-mouth bottles, lifestyle bottles, cycling water bottles and sports bottles are the prominent types. Wide-mouth bottles, as the name goes, have a wide opening, hence facilitate easy dropping of ice and cleaning. Lifestyle bottles are ideal for those who need a customized one, and an interior lining prevent building up of residues on the base and at the sides of the bottle. Durable in nature, sports water bottles let athletes to have a customized logo printed on them and are must-to-have fitness equipment for sports persons and fitness freaks. Fitness workouts, hiking, cycling, or a marathon race, a water bottle best aid in proper hydration.
To enable easy carrying and drinking of water bottle manufacturers offer an array of accessories. Bottle tops like pop tops and flip open lids, clips for fastening to a backpack, shorts, belt loop, or a bike, insulated bottle holders to keep the liquid cool, and splash guards to avoid spilling of water while drinking especially from a wide-mouth bottle are the various water bottle accessories on tap.
Proper use and care are vital to ensure durability of water bottles. Though most of reusable bottles can be used to carry water, juices, sodas, energy drinks, iced tea, and coffee, it is wise to check if the bottle can be used for hot liquids. Likewise, learn their ideal cleaning method as unsuitable washing and cleaning process can ruin water bottles and affect their durability.
Buy a reusable water bottle today and contribute to the welfare of our environment.

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