Bottle Cleaning Tips: Does your water bottle smell like rot? Make steel and plastic bottles shine in 5 minutes with these 3 magical remedies

News India Live, Digital Desk: Keeping water bottles clean is not only for cleanliness but also to avoid diseases. If there is a bad smell coming from your bottle, then instead of rubbing, adopt these easy ‘Kitchen Tricks’.1. Baking Soda: Caller of Stubborn Odors Baking soda not only absorbs the odor but also cleans the yellowness accumulated inside the bottle. How to use: Fill half a cup of hot water in the bottle and add 1 teaspoon of baking soda in it. Close the lid of the bottle, shake it well and leave it overnight. Rinse with normal water in the morning, the bottle will smell like new.2. White Vinegar: Vinegar is an excellent disinfectant to eliminate bacteria. It is very effective in removing limescale from plastic bottles. How to use: Mix equal amounts of vinegar and water and fill it in the bottle. Let it remain for 2-3 hours. After this wash with dish soap. The acidic power of vinegar will kill the bacteria from the roots.3. Lemon juice and hot water: If you are looking for a natural way to get a fresh scent, lemon is the best option. It removes bad odor and leaves a refreshing fragrance. How to use: Squeeze the juice of one lemon in a bottle of warm water. You can also add a little salt to it. After 30 minutes, clean the bottle with a brush. This method is considered to be the safest for steel bottles. Other important tips to keep the bottle clean: Daily cleaning: When the bottle is empty, immediately rinse it with water, so that mold does not form due to moisture. Use of brush: Just shaking the water does not clean the bottom of the bottle, so make sure to use a bottle brush with a long handle. Cleaning the lid: Often the smell does not come from the bottle, but from the rubber ring (gasket) inside the lid. Take it out and clean it once a week.