A woman revealed that she didn’t know she had to wash the inside of her water bottle straw after learning mold from the straw contributed to her health issues for years.
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In the video clip from @tribeskincare, the woman shows the inside of her straw and a black chunk of mold. She continued explaining that she’s had a history of health problems over the years and didn’t realize that she had to clean the inside of her straw bottle until after her sister asked her how often she cleaned the straw.
@tribeskincare I would be sooo happy if this is the reason I have been sick for 3 years so I can finally get an answer and get better PSA that probably everyone already knows, you have to clean the straw in your water bottle
I forgot to explain in the video, I only use my drink bottle on weekdays so maybe that’s why I don’t get sick on weekends and I have often not used it for months at a time which could be when I was feeling better?? Please note, @frankgreen_official ♬ original sound – Tribe Skincare
According to Dexerto, the woman’s sister warned her about the dangers of not cleaning the straw, including mold growing inside it. “It’s literally chunks of black mold all through the straw, and I’ve probably been drinking it because the mold wouldn’t stick to the sides; it would have been coming up the straw when I’m drinking out of my drink bottle,” she explained.
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Commentators asked the woman why she didn’t know that she had to wash the straw and noted that its common sense to wash it. One user wrote, “Omg the amount of people I’ve seen admit on this app they rarely clean their bottles is horrifying 
someone said they had never washed it 
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Another said, “I’m sorry what? This is why I will never eat at other peoples houses cuz people don’t know basic hygiene who doesn’t wash their water bottles?!”
It’s important to wash water bottle straws regularly to prevent the buildup of bacteria and germs. How often you should wash them depends on a few factors, such as how frequently you use the water bottle, the temperature, and environment in which it’s stored, and how well you clean it.
As a general rule, washing water bottle straws at least once daily is recommended if you use them regularly. If you only use the bottle occasionally, you may be able to wash the straw every few days. However, if you notice any odors, discoloration, or buildup inside the straw, you should clean it immediately to prevent potential health risks.
To clean water bottle straws, you can use warm soapy water and a bottle brush to scrub the inside of the straw. Rinse the straw thoroughly with clean water and allow it to air dry completely before using it again.
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