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

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

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.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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