Five water bottles impressed us enough to be named Best Buys, including some excellent cheap reusable bottles, but others were marked down for annoying lids or leaving water tasting of plastic. What type of water bottle is right for you? Rinse out after each use. An obvious tip, but an important one. If you rinse out your water bottle after each use, you won't have to deal with stains on the inside. Cleaning the bottle regularly also prevents odours. Durable– Built from tough BPA free plastic, this bottle is designed with reusability and durability in mind. Ideal for keeping you hydrated at all times. This Bobble Plus bottle is perfect for staying hydrated with clean and filtered water. The carbon filter sits between you and your water ensuring everything that comes from the bottle has been filtered for impurities and unwanted minerals before entering your body. How comfortable is the bottle to hold? Some bottles are unwieldy to handle, particularly if you have smaller hands, and they can be slippy.

Remove the carbon filter and the filter cage acts as a handy flavour infuser to give your water the taste of your favourite fruit. Created from a sturdy BPA free plastic, this bottle is designed for reusing and it’s durable, squeezable Tritan bottle materials makes it ideal for your daily commute, taking to the gym or rehydrating while you’re out and about. Features and Benefits Baking soda and vinegar. Pair baking soda with white vinegar to effectively clean the inside of your water bottle. Wait for the reaction to finish, rinse out and repeat if necessary. Plenty can't go in the dishwasher. But washing them regularly is important to prevent germs building up.

Dry it with the lid off. As most reusable water bottles are leakproof, leaving them to dry with the lid on will likely trap humidity and odours inside.

Is it worth getting an Air Up bottle? Find out if the latest craze to get you drinking more water is fab or fad. We've tested and reviewed 18 popular water bottles, getting a range of people to try them out and rate them for ease of use (including drinking, carrying and cleaning). We also tested how well each bottle kept drinks cool and prevented spills. Flavour infuser– Removing the carbon filter leaves a cage which can hold your favourite fruit, giving your water a pleasant and refreshing taste. We've tested 18 reusable bottles from brands such as Bobble, Dopper, Chilly's and S'well to find the best options whether you're hiking, commuting or heading to the gym. How easy is the bottle to drink out of? Some reusable water bottles have a narrow opening, sharp edges, or use a bite valve, which requires some effort on your part.A reusable water bottle will help you cut down on plastic waste and save you money when you're on the go. On our mission to find the very best reusable water bottles, we paid close attention to the features that matter the most, rating each bottle on features such as ease of use, ease of cleaning and portability.