How to keep water bottles clean in the summer?

[Jensbuns]

Just wondering how to keep our water bottles from turning green in the hot summer weather. I've been washing them when I notice the discoloration, but it's so tedious. :?

 

[Devon's Mom Lauren]

I am pretty sure this is where the use of Apple Cider vinegar in the water would be beneficial...

 

[Frosted Rabbits]

definitely!! I am using Vanilla in the drinking water for my rabbits, and there been no algal growth as of this date. ACV, white vinegar, vanilla-- all change the pH just a tad--

 

[OneAcreFarm]

IF you can get it, you can also add Vanodine to the water. I add 1/2 tsp to a gallon of water and that sanitizes the well water and also prevents the algae growth.

 

[curlysue]

I clean mine with bleach.

 

[ottersatin]

Just wondering how to keep our water bottles from turning green in the hot summer weather. I've been washing them when I notice the discoloration, but it's so tedious. :?

Drop a few pebbles into the water-bottle,
add some water and detergent if you wish.
shake vigorously and the algae will shake loose then rinse.
Ottersatin. ldtimer:

 

[Devon's Mom Lauren]

Forgot to add to my earlier post that direct sunlight will make algae grow real fast. So if there is a way of keeping the bottles out of direct sunlight as well it might slow things down a bit