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Just went down the aliexpress rabbit hole again. Theres really everythinf for some of really niche things that i wouldnt ever buy, but some things really do look appealing. I wonder what do you guys use daily thats worth lets say under $20

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[-] [email protected] 44 points 11 months ago

A decent reusable steel water bottle. Doesn't need to cost a lot, and really cuts down on dishes at home

[-] [email protected] 12 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

How does it reduce dishes? Water bottles are one of the more annoying things to wash, in my experience, because my hands aren't small enough to fit anymore.

Edit: Yes, I have a bottle brush. It's just that it's a bit of a hassle to soap it from dry and then have to dry it somewhere before storing it again. I wash everything else with a rough sponge normally.

[-] [email protected] 15 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Get a metal one and put it in the dishwasher. Or get a bottle brush.

Also, occasionally filling it with white vinegar and letting it sit overnight can help clean deposits.

ETA: In general putting plastic in the dishwasher is not advised.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

I see you've never had a partner with ADHD! Going around collecting all the half-drank water glasses in our household used to be a full-time job.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I have not! In fact, I'm usually the one carrying around water glasses because they're less hassle to drink from and far easier to (visibly) clean than any other vessel is. I try to limit myself to two or three in the house though...

[-] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Unfortunately we're both the problem, so there would just be glasses EVERYWHERE. Carrying one bottle around just made more sense

[-] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Use a bottle brush. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[-] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

It's a pain to take a tool out (and wait for it to dry) just for one or two bottles.

[-] [email protected] -1 points 11 months ago

You're not serious. 😬

It's a brush. Shake it vigorously for 10-20 seconds and it's dry enough. FFS. I hope you're not serious.

[-] [email protected] -5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

It's not necessary to wash water bottles.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago

Reusable steel water bottles should absolutely be washed.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

I haven't washed my Yeti cup in like a year and I'm not dead.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

Look at patient zero over here, just being all flippant to health hazards.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

I mean it's just storing water. You do have to wash it if you store other liquid beverages like coffee or juice. But if you use it just for water, I don't see why it would contain any bacteria or scum or whatever.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

It does (eventually) because it's a dark wet environment you're constantly polluting with your mouth germs.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago
[-] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago

i use almost nothing but stainless steel drinking cups now

[-] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

For cups (for cool liquids), I use aluminum since it cools my drink down quickly with just a small amount of ice.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

I've been using my for about 8 years now, still holds up.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Hit up the Goodwill or similar, you can find stainless bottles for dollars.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Local DI (deseret industries-a Mormon goodwill equivalent) has them for $1.50. Pick your lid, thermo flask, size, straw or naw. Get 6 for $9. Or buy 1-2 a bunch of times. My only transportation is cycling (other than busses/trains). Hydration is essential for proper functioning on all of these.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Water is life homie.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Man I hate these. They make water warm up instantly (unless vacuum insulated) and I could just one a single glass the whole day, or multiple days.

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