Fru-Gal Friends

Subject: Has anyone heard this? Tue 27 Nov 2007, 2:20 pm

Has anyone heard the news about reusing water bottles is supposed to be bad for you,Something about reusing bottles (plastic ones) can carry bacteria after using them over and over.I am so faithful about reusing my water bottles,,thought I was being frugal and thrifty.This was told to me by several different people,,just wanted to check and see if anyone else has heard thisto see if its true or not.

Subject: Re: Has anyone heard this? Tue 27 Nov 2007, 2:36 pm

Here's a link to the hazards of re-using water bottles:

http://www.helium.com/tm/274469/reusing-plastic-bottles-plastic

Subject: Re: Has anyone heard this? Tue 27 Nov 2007, 7:57 pm

wellll.....shoot,,lol.Thanks sissy for the link,,I was told by several different people but just wanted to find out if it was true or just gossip.

Subject: Re: Has anyone heard this? Wed 28 Nov 2007, 10:42 pm

I don't reuse the water bottles but dh will use 1 all day and I purchased plastic water bottles from Walmart for us all. I wash with a bleach and detergent solution.
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Vicki

Subject: Re: Has anyone heard this? Thu 29 Nov 2007, 10:15 pm

We stopped using water bottles here, also - I find inexpensive ones in thrift stores and keep several in the frig at all times.
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Subject: Re: Has anyone heard this? Fri 30 Nov 2007, 7:36 am

I have used the same one at work for quite a while. I'm sure there is something growing in it that I cant see.

What about just cleaning it out with hot water and soap, and letting it dry out?!?

~M
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Subject: Re: Has anyone heard this? Fri 30 Nov 2007, 8:30 am

We have a built in water filter and purchased plastic bottles that we wash out every night. It's cheaper than purchasing bottled water.

And Donna, you're welcome Very Happy

Subject: Re: Has anyone heard this? Fri 30 Nov 2007, 12:45 pm

I dont use them I have water bottles I got at Walmart ... it makdes since to me about all the germs..
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

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Subject: Re: Has anyone heard this? Sat 01 Dec 2007, 2:00 am

I just checked on Snopes (the internet watch dog) they stated while bacteria can grow in you water bottle if they aren't properly washed, there is no danger of illness due to plastic breaking down. Let's face it bacteria could grow in any container if it's not washed properly. A capful of bleach in the rinse water after washing in hot water should take care of any germs. Sometimes people get so germ-o-phobic that they can't see reality. One friend recently threw away her pillows because she saw on Operah the microscopic mites that can infest them. I asked her why she didn't just wash them and she said she never thought of it.
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Subject: Re: Has anyone heard this? Sat 01 Dec 2007, 8:53 am

Teri I can't believe she threw the pillow away. We wash ours and cover them with special covers.
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Vicki

Subject: Re: Has anyone heard this? Mon 03 Dec 2007, 7:19 pm

While people can certainly get carried away with the germ scare thing, I think another important reason to not use the disposable water bottles is for environmental concerns...
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Love is a fruit, in season at all times and within the reach of every hand. Anyone may gather it and no limit is set. ~ Mother Teresa