Water Bottle Hygiene: Protect Your Health from Hidden Germs | Dr Hansaji

In this eye-opening session, Hansaji talks about how your water bottle — if not cleaned properly — can become a source of illness. Warm, moist bottles with leftover water or saliva encourage the growth of bacteria, fungi, and biofilm, which can cause stomach infections, diarrhea, or sore throat.She explains the right cleaning methods and the hidden dangers of plastic, insulated, and copper bottles.Key Points Covered:1) Why bottles make you sick: Microbes thrive in moisture and form a biofilm inside caps and lids.2) Proper cleaning routine: Use a bottle brush with warm soapy water daily. Once a week, clean with 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water or 1 tsp baking soda in warm water. Let it sit for 15–30 minutes, scrub, rinse, and dry completely upside down.3) Avoid plastic hazards: Never leave bottles in sunlight or a hot car — chemicals and microplastics can leach into water.4) Copper bottle care: Clean regularly to remove tarnish. Avoid excessive copper intake to prevent nausea or stomach irritation.5) Cross-contamination risk: Don’t share bottles; viruses can survive on plastic for up to 72 hours.6) Yogic wisdom: Hansaji relates this to Patanjali’s Niyama of Shaucha, teaching that purity starts with daily discipline and mindful living.Keep your water clean, your bottles pure, and your health protected