Insulated stainless steel water bottles
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Insulated stainless steel water bottles that keep drinks hot or cold for hours, in 500ml and larger sizes, plus glass and bamboo bottles.Insulated stainless steel water bottles that keep drinks hot or cold for hours, in 500ml and larger sizes, plus glass and bamboo bottles. For bags, choose a leak proof water bottle with a screw lid and carry it upright on its first trip.
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Choosing a stainless steel water bottle
Water bottles get used every day, so pick one that fits your bag and your routine. A stainless steel water bottle is tough, holds no flavours and is easy to clean. Food-grade 304 stainless steel is the standard to look for. Think about the lid, too: a screw cap seals best in a bag, a flip spout is quicker at the gym, and a wide mouth takes ice cubes and is easier to scrub. Komodo makes most of the range here, including Hot-Cold vacuum bottles in 500ml in white, navy, khaki, pink, black and gold, which Komodo says keep drinks hot for 12 hours and cold for 24. We checked each brand for clear information on materials.
Insulated water bottle options
An insulated water bottle has two walls with a vacuum between them, which keeps heat in or out. Green Island makes a metal water bottle in 304 food-grade stainless steel with double-walled vacuum insulation. Sutsu makes a 591ml wide mouth water bottle with MiiR, which is easy to fill with ice and clean. Reflexone makes the insulated R1 Club bottle in double-wall stainless steel. Catalyse Life makes a Daily Ritual Bottle with a ceramic-lined insulated interior and a built-in tea chamber.
Glass and bamboo bottles
Mama Bamboo makes a 550ml water bottle in glass and certified bamboo. Glass keeps water tasting clean, though it is heavier and better for the desk than a long hike. Vivo Life makes a shaker bottle for protein drinks and smoothies. A bottle with a name on it, or in a favourite colour, makes an easy stocking filler.
Carrying and cleaning a metal water bottle
Komodo sells SHO carabiners in aqua, volcanic red and sunshine yellow to clip a metal water bottle to a bag. Wash bottles every day with warm, soapy water and a bottle brush, and let them dry with the lid off. Most insulated bottles should be washed by hand, as a dishwasher can damage the vacuum seal. Never put an insulated bottle in the freezer or microwave. Coffee Cups has reusable cups, Kitchen Accessories has reusable straws, Kitchen Storage has a stainless steel tiffin, and Zero waste swaps for everyday life: The prioritised list has more simple swaps.
Common questions
How long do insulated bottles keep drinks hot?
Komodo says its Hot-Cold vacuum bottles keep drinks hot for 12 hours and cold for 24. Pre-warming the bottle with hot water helps.
Can you put a stainless steel water bottle in the dishwasher?
Most insulated bottles should be washed by hand, as dishwasher heat can damage the vacuum seal. Check each listing.
How do you clean a water bottle?
Wash it daily with warm, soapy water and a bottle brush, then leave it to dry with the lid off. A weekly soak with bicarbonate of soda clears smells.
What size water bottle should I get?
A 500ml bottle suits a bag and a commute, while larger bottles suit the gym or long days out. Check it fits your cup holder.
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