Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here’s why and how

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — You keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious water. Do you still need to wash it?
Experts say reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, and it’s important to clean them regularly.
Water bottles pick up germs from our mouths when we take a sip, and from our hands when we touch the straw or lid. They’re covered in tiny, tough-to-reach nooks and crannies which can