Have you given your water bottle the attention it needs to prevent mold and bacteria from settling in? Here's what you need to know.

You know the feeling: You glance in your water bottle and your stomach sinks when you realize you haven't washed it in...quite some time. Experts recommend washing water bottles after every use, plus doing deep cleans every once in a while to prevent contaminants from forming in them.

Before you freak out over what you may have accidentally ingested over the years, there's no time like the present to make a change and master a new cleaning routine.

Below, discover exactly how to clean a water bottle, as well as how to clean lids and straws and spot mold.

Read the full article here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-clean-your-water-bottle-to-prevent-mold-and-bacteria-and-avoid-contamination