Question 1

is it dangerous for your health to drink hot water out of a plastic bottle?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless its extremely hot.

Question 2

if i use a plastic bottle(aquafina) to carry around water and refill it throughout the week should i buy a new one after a certain period of time? should i use a tumbler, are there any health concerns i should be aware about?

Accepted Answer

Health  concerns!: There are health concerns you should be aware of if you reuse water bottles. Bacteria can grow in the water bottles &amp; so if you plan to reuse them after each use they should be cleaned with with soap &amp; hot water, the same as when you clean cups after a meal. Otherwise use a new bottle each time. If you instead use a tumbler than clean that often! I wish you well with your health!

Question 3

how long do germs live on plastic bottles and/or caps. i am mostly concerned with herpes, meningitis, other gross or dangerous germs. my toddler put a random water bottle from the ground in her mouth and i am so upset. should i be as worried as i am?

Accepted Answer

: Finger to mouth activity is common to all toddlers, including putting bugs, foreign objects, screws, bottle caps and everything else they can fine in their environment. A Children's Hospital infectious disease specialist estimates they have about 100 different germ challenges/day. They all seem to grow up/survive/rarely do they get these bad diseases. Fear if you must, but you can't control this

Question 4

plastic water bottle -- can i re-use if i wash it?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Yes.  I do this with plastic bottles i carry on my bike all the time.  However, clean immediately after drinkoing it.  It is much easier to clean and reuse.

Question 5

are plastic bottles of water ok to drink from every day>?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: Most bottled water is really tap water put in bottles.  There are many studies showing the composition of the contents of these bottles and you will be paying a lot for what you can get from your faucet at home.  Check 'consumer reports' on google for data on this.  Bottled water is convenient but does not usually have the health benefits advertised.  A few think their are toxins in the plastics.

Question 6

can i wash plastic bottle which is made of 100% bisphenol free material with hot water?

Accepted Answer

Plastic can melt: I would think lukewarm water and soap would be better for a thin plastic like a recyclable bottle, but for a hard reusable bottle hot water should be fine, especially if it is "dishwasher safe"

Question 7

am i drinking toxins from the plastic of bottled water sitting in my car all day in the sun ?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: The question of whether dehp used in the production of many plastic containers has toxicity for humans after chronic exposure remains unanswered. Some reports say definitely not; others say perhaps. There is evidence of chronic toxicity in laboratory animals. Use your prudence & your good judgment. There are alternatives to plastic water bottles. I use an aluminum bottle.

Question 8

while preparing noodles, the seasoning plastic packet fell into boiling water without realizing and cooked for 7-8 minutes. i ate the food, i wonder how dangerous it was in terms of plastic leaching into food and potential health issues in future?

Accepted Answer

: That incident happens more often than you thought and it does not cause any short or long term consequences.

Question 9

is it safe to drink the water out of the plastic bottles?

Accepted Answer

Bottled Water: There is some concern of heat exposure during manufacturing, transportation, storage and redistribution may effect the water potency and long term adverse effects are yet to be known. Initial studies show no harm.

Question 10

what is safest water bottle--plastic, stainless, glass? why?

Accepted Answer

Mostly all: Glass and stainless are no problem at all. Some plastics contain plasticizers that a few consider toxic to some degree. Certification is now available to allow you to purchase safe plastics. The risk, if any, is small and so far not proven. But you are totally safe with stainless and glass.

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Is it dangerous for your health to drink hot water out of a plastic bottle?

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If i use a plastic bottle(aquafina) to carry around water and refill it throughout the week should i buy a new one after a certain period of time? should i use a tumbler, are there any health concerns i should be aware about?

A member asked:

How long do germs live on plastic bottles and/or caps. i am mostly concerned with herpes, meningitis, other gross or dangerous germs. my toddler put a random water bottle from the ground in her mouth and i am so upset. should i be as worried as i am?

A member asked:

Plastic water bottle -- can i re-use if i wash it?

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Are plastic bottles of water ok to drink from every day>?

A member asked:

Can i wash plastic bottle which is made of 100% bisphenol free material with hot water?

A member asked:

Am i drinking toxins from the plastic of bottled water sitting in my car all day in the sun ?

A member asked:

While preparing noodles, the seasoning plastic packet fell into boiling water without realizing and cooked for 7-8 minutes. i ate the food, i wonder how dangerous it was in terms of plastic leaching into food and potential health issues in future?

A member asked:

Is it safe to drink the water out of the plastic bottles?

A member asked:

What is safest water bottle--plastic, stainless, glass? why?

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