Hot Water Bottle Cap? The 230 Detailed Answer

Hot water bottles can be dangerous and cause burns if not cared for or used properly. Please read our guide below on how to fill, use and care for your hot water bottle.

HOW TO FILL YOUR HOT WATER BOTTLE SAFELY

1. Do not use boiling water when filling your hot water bottle. Once the water has boiled, let it sit for a few minutes before filling your bottle. Filling a bottle with boiling water can cause splashes that can cause burns.

2. When filling your bottle, hold the bottle neck in an upright position and fill slowly to avoid water splashing back.

3. Fill your bottle no more than two-thirds full at a time.

4. ALWAYS deflate the bottle by gently lowering it onto a flat surface until water appears at the opening.

5. Tighten the plug sufficiently to ensure there is no leakage. Finger tight should be sufficient.

6 Hot water bottles should always be filled by a responsible adult.

HOW TO USE YOUR HOT WATER BOTTLE SAFELY

1. DO NOT sit, lie or put undue pressure on your hot water bottle.

2. To avoid burns, use a cover on your bottle and do not leave it in contact with any area of ​​the body for more than 20 minutes.

3. Only use a hot water bottle to warm up your bed. Take it out before you get in. This will help prevent accidental burns.

4. The use of hot water bottles by babies is not recommended and children should be supervised.

5. Elderly people and people with sensitive skin or reduced sensation should use hot water bottles with caution.

6. Hot water bottles can be dangerous and cause burns if not filled, cared for or used properly.​

7. Please follow the instructions.

8. All of our bottles are made from natural rubber, so be careful if you have a latex allergy.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR HOT WATER BOTTLE

1. DO NOT fill your bottle from a faucet or other home water system as this may prematurely degrade the product.

2. When using or storing your bottle, avoid contact of the bottle with hot surfaces and contact with oil and grease.

3. When you are not using your bottle, empty it completely and store with the stopper removed in a cool, dry and dark place – NOT in the drying cabinet as the temperature fluctuations from boilers or water tanks will affect the bottle or near a radiator , under the sink where chemicals can affect the quality of the bottle or where it is exposed to sunlight.

4. Don’t put anything on top of your bottle when storing it.

5. Check your bottle thoroughly, including the stopper, the first time you use it. Then check it regularly for wear, damage and leaks. Do not use if concerned.

QUALITY

1. All our bottles are manufactured to British Safety Standard 1970:2012 and are guaranteed against manufacturing defects.

2. It is advisable to replace your rubber bottle every 2 years to ensure you are always using a bottle that is in good condition and safe. Rubber naturally deteriorates over time and this natural process can be affected by the way it is stored and used.

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Although using a hot water bottle may sound trivial, here are 5 easy to remember tips to help you get the most out of your hot water bottle and keep you safe!

Tip #1

Never sit, lie or put excessive pressure on a hot water bottle as this may cause it to burst. For bed warmth, it is advisable to place the hot water bottle under the duvet 5-10 minutes before entering the bed so that it is already warm for bedtime. Remove the hot water bottle before bed and never try to sleep on a hot water bottle.

Tip #2

To avoid burns and similar injuries, always use a hot water bottle with a lid, or alternatively wrap your bottle in a towel. Avoid contact with any part of the body for more than 20 minutes.

Tip #3

Never use boiling water with a hot water bottle as this can damage the stitching and increase the risk of injury if something goes wrong. You can use boiling water that has been cooled to a safer temperature. Also, do not use hot tap water if you can avoid it, as it may contain contaminants that can damage the bottle. Instead, you should use boiling water that has cooled to a safe temperature.

Tip #4

When not in use, make sure your hot water bottle is empty and the cap is removed. It should be stored away from direct sources of heat or sunlight. A cupboard, drawer, or wardrobe is ideal, but avoid ventilation cabinets, heater cabinets, or heat sources such as radiators. Persistent temperature fluctuations can affect the bottle.

Tip #5

Replace rubber hot water bottles every 2 years to ensure you always use a bottle that is safe and in good condition. Rubber degrades over time as part of a natural process.

We’ve put together a short video to demonstrate our tips:

Summary: Each year, around 200 people are hospitalized in Australia with severe hot water bottle-related burns. Check out the steps you can take to stay warm and safe this winter.

Published: July 8, 2015

Karen and Michael’s kitchen at night

Michael: Karen, where’s the hot water bottle?

Karen: I haven’t seen it since last winter. Look in the junk closet.

Michael: Never find anything in the junk closet because it’s full of junk.

Michael: Ok… good.

Michael: Ahhhhh!!!! KAREN!!!! (cries)

Introduction via voiceover

Every year around 200 people are hospitalized with severe burns related to hot water bottles.

These aren’t just superficial burns. Some burns may even require skin grafts and weeks of hospitalization.

It’s a frightening statistic, but one that’s easily avoided if we understand the hidden dangers associated with hot water bottles and learn how to use them safely.

Yvonne Singer, Burn Educator, Alfred Hospital: Hot water bottle scan burns vary from mild superficial burns, scalds to deep, full thickness burns. The most severe cases – patients may need to stay with us for several weeks to undergo surgeries and skin grafts.

They are extremely traumatic. They are extremely painful. And the pain doesn’t just stop at the point of injury. It goes for the entire process until the wound actually heals. They are physically and mentally exhausting.

Hot water bottles seem so harmless, but the dangers are very real… people need to understand this.

Peta-Marie Penfold, Hot Water Bottle Victim: I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and used to use hot water bottles to relieve my joint pain.

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Peta-Marie: Good night, Bubby.

Husband: Good night darling. You are OK?

Peta-Marie: Yes, I’m fine.

Peta-Marie: The night I was cremated, I filled one of several hot water bottles that I used regularly.

Sometime after I filled the water bottle, I was laying in bed and noticed that my crotch was all wet.

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Peta Marie: DARREN!! DRY!! (screaming)

Peta-Marie: The bottle had split about 2.5 cm long at the top edge. I didn’t feel it right away. I don’t know why I didn’t feel the water… maybe because of the arthritis. My husband took me to the shower and then called an ambulance.

It was very painful. I went straight to the emergency room and ended up in the hospital for two weeks.

I was diagnosed with full thickness burns on my stomach, thigh and leg. I had to have skin grafts on my stomach and leg.

I’ve always seen my hot water bottle as a source of comfort and pain relief. But now I want everyone to know that using a hot water bottle is full of hidden dangers.

Karen and Michael’s kitchen at night

Michael: Karen, where’s the hot water bottle?

Karen: I bought new ones… one for each.

Conclusion via voiceover

At the beginning of each winter, buy a new hot water bottle and follow the instructions to fill and use.

Do not fill your hot water bottle directly with boiling water from a kettle.

Boiling water not only burns badly, but also damages and weakens the material the hot water bottle is made of.

Be sure to remove excess air from the bottle before filling it.

Another major cause of burns is leaving a hot water bottle on any part of the body for too long. These burns can creep up on you without you knowing it. Use a towel or specially designed cover and do not leave the hot water bottle on any skin area for more than 20 minutes.

Hot water bottles should never be given to babies or young children as their skin is too sensitive.

Older people with sensitive skin and people with reduced body awareness should avoid hot-water bottles.

Never sit or lean on a hot water bottle, otherwise it may burst or leak.

And only heat the bed with a hot water bottle – take it out before you get in.

This winter, follow these simple guidelines to stay warm and safe.

Posted on October 31, 2019

It’s that time of year again when the cold weather has rolled in and the trusty hot water bottle is out! Here at The Hot Water Bottle Shop we love hot water bottles (obviously), but it’s important to remember that as cute and cuddly as they may be, they can pose a risk of serious injury if not used with care .

Delia Rickard, Deputy Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, has written a great article on using your personal heating products safely:

“Hot water bottles look harmless but can cause severe burns or scalds if used incorrectly, unsafely or incorrectly.

Burns can occur when filling the bottle, if the bottle bursts or leaks, or if a bottle filled with hot water comes into direct contact with the skin.

Rubber products spoil, so you’ll need to replace your bottle regularly – every winter or every two years, depending on how often you use it and how well you store it.

Tips for using hot water bottles safely

Examine your hot water bottle carefully. Throw it away if there are signs of leakage or if it looks cracked, damaged, or brittle. An easy way to check for leaks is to fill the bottle with cold water first.

Avoid injury by waiting for the hot water to cool slightly before filling the bottle, and be careful not to overfill.

Lying down, lying down, sitting or pressing on a hot water bottle can cause it to burst. Therefore, take the bottle out of bed before getting in.

Use a cover to relieve pain or wrap the bottle in a towel to avoid direct skin contact. Do not leave the bottle on any part of the body for too long as burns may gradually occur. [At The Hot Water Bottle Shop we recommend that a hot water bottle always comes with a case].

[Remember to always follow the British Standard 1970:2012 instructions on how to fill, use and store your hot water bottle for a quick guide on how to fill, use and care for your hot water bottle care for your hot water bottle

Safe use of wheat bags or heat packs

Microwavable wheat bags or heat packs are another great way to keep warm, but they also come with their own instructions for use.

Wheat bags can pose a fire hazard if used incorrectly. They have been linked to fires if placed under bedding and can catch fire in the microwave if heated for too long.

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In my experience most bartenders are friendly, welcoming, easy to converse with – and let’s be honest, pretty darn cool!

This is no coincidence.

Like any other hospitality worker, bartenders rely heavily on tips. Successful bartenders, especially those who have been in the industry for a while, develop a knack for making customers feel welcome.

It’s fascinating to watch an experienced bartender at work in a busy pub or bar. Every movement the bartender makes is deliberate and efficient. Everything the bartender does has a reason, and that’s what this article is about.

Join me as I answer 12 of our readers’ most pressing questions about bartenders.

Question 1: Why do bartenders open your beer?

If you order an alcoholic drink in a bar or restaurant, the bartender will always open it for you.

That makes sense if you’re ordering a bottle of wine. Not many people have a corkscrew in their back pocket! But why do bartenders open your beer?

Opening your beer is part of the hospitality of the bar or restaurant and it is also safer if the bartender opens the bottle or can of beer for you.

Most customers are able to open their own beer bottles or cans, but having the bartender do it for you is a much more enjoyable experience. Why bother with the screw cap on a beer bottle when every bartender has a bottle opener?

Also, if a can of beer falls to the ground, it is a greater tripping hazard if the can has not been opened. If you step on an unopened beer can, it can roll and potentially cause you to fall, while an opened beer can would likely be flattened.

Question 2: Why do bartenders wash beer glasses?

When you order a draft beer in a bar or restaurant, you may have noticed that the bartender will rinse your glass before filling it with beer.

That may seem a bit unnecessary. After all, doesn’t the dishwasher clean these glasses?

Let’s take a closer look at what’s going on. The bartender inverts the beer glass and presses it down to clean it with the bar’s glass washer for a few seconds.

Rinsing a glass before filling it removes any dust or detergent residue that may have remained after the glass was last rinsed. It also ensures the glass is slightly chilled before the bartender fills it with beer to provide the best possible presentation and experience.

A clean glass also helps the beer foam last longer. The frothy, flavor-packed bubbles that top off a properly poured pint enhance your overall beer experience, and that’s definitely a good thing!

Question 3: Why do bartenders knock on the bar?

Some rituals are mysterious. Here is an example.

You’ve gone out for a few drinks, chatted animatedly at the bar, paid for each drink in cash while the bartender brought it to you…then, after the next round, the bartender knocked on the bar door.

What does that mean?

Sometimes a bartender will knock on the bar to show his appreciation for a tip. In other cases, it is a signal that this round is on the house.

In any case, you have established yourself as a good customer. If you want the bartender to remember your name and you’re happy to get a free drink every now and then, keep tipping generously and the arrangement is likely to go ahead.

Question 4: Why do bartenders use so much ice?

Many people complain that bartenders put too much ice in mixed drinks.

Customers sometimes feel overwhelmed. They assume that more ice in their glass means they get less mixer (and fewer spirits), but here’s the thing.

Most people prefer cold drinks, and adding ice is the most efficient way to cool a cocktail. Adding more ice will cool your cocktail faster because less ice will melt in the process.

Think about it like this. If I make a vodka and cranberry and add a single ice cube to the drink, the ice cube melts completely, but the cocktail gets just a little cooler. If I put a few ice cubes in the drink, it cools down quickly and the ice cubes don’t melt as quickly.

Ironically, adding more ice likely means your drink will be less diluted!

Question 5: Why do bartenders shake drinks?

Most of us have seen a bartender pour various types of alcohol into a shiny cocktail shaker, then put a lid on it and shake it vigorously… but what exactly do they do?

Why do bartenders shake drinks?

Bartenders shake drinks for two reasons. A cocktail shaker with a scoop of ice is used to thoroughly combine and chill the ingredients of a drink. The ice ensures the cocktail is aerated and thoroughly mixed, while the vigorous shaking action ensures the drink is as cold as possible.

The visual interest that a cocktail shaker adds to the whole process is just a nice bonus!

Question 6: Why do bartenders use a spring loaded cocktail strainer?

Many people have seen a bartender use a spring strainer while preparing cocktails. What’s the deal with them…why do bartenders use them?

A spring strainer, also called a Hawthorne strainer, allows liquid to pass through while preventing ice and other solid ingredients, such as muddled fruit or mint leaves, from being added to a customer’s cocktail.

The spring is attached to the strainer in such a way that it fits easily into the rim of a cocktail shaker without the use of a locking mechanism.

The Hawthorne strainer is an inexpensive and handy tool to have in your home bar setup.

Question 7: Why do bartenders use mixers?

Mixers are noisy and seem to be used almost constantly in bars in countries where people go on beach vacations. Is that a coincidence?

Why do bartenders use mixers?

Blenders are commonly used to make drinks with crushed ice. If a place is serving daiquiris, margaritas, piña coladas, or other frozen cocktails, there’s a mixer behind the bar!

Question 8: Why do bartenders try cocktails?

Anyone who’s spent any significant time in a bar has probably seen the bartender take a straw, stick it in a drink, put a finger over the end to catch some of the liquid, and discreetly taste it before he did it gave the drink a customer.

The process is hygienic. The bartender uses a new straw each time…but why do bartenders taste cocktails?

Bartenders often sample cocktails as a quality control measure. The only way to ensure every drink tastes the way it should is to try a small sample before delivering it to the customer.

Ideally, the bartender will know if there is a problem before a guest sends a drink back.

Question 9: Why do bartenders hate making Long Island Iced Teas?

If there’s one drink that’s gotten a bad rap in bars around the world, it’s Long Island Iced Tea. This cocktail is the drink of choice for university students around the world looking for a quick high that lasts all night.

Bartenders see this drink as nothing more than a dumping ground for clear spirits.

A Long Island Iced Tea contains equal parts vodka, gin, white rum, silver tequila, triple sec, simple syrup and lemon juice…then it’s topped with cola and garnished with a lemon wedge.

Many bartenders hate making Long Island Iced Teas because it slows them down in service.

Pouring draft beer, glasses of wine or preparing simple cocktails like gin and tonic takes very little time. Preparing specialty drinks like Long Island Iced Tea can make everything grind to a halt!

Question 10: Why do bartenders always wash glasses?

If you’re a fan of old movies, you might have noticed something.

Every time someone enters a bar, the bartender seems to be polishing glasses. It doesn’t matter what genre the film is in. It could be an old western, a drama, a comedy…it doesn’t matter.

The bartender stands behind the bar and polishes glasses. It’s so common in those old movies that it’s become cliche – and it’s what a lot of bartenders still do!

Why…why do bartenders always seem to be polishing glasses?

Bartenders are busy polishing glasses to put their customers at ease. If a bartender stood behind the bar with his arms crossed and stared at you, you would feel uncomfortable.

By polishing glasses, the bartender is doing something. He’s close by if you want to chat or order something, but he’ll give you some space.

I might be showing my age by saying this…but at my first job, one of the first things my manager said to me was, “If you have time to lean, you have time to clean.”

I have far more respect for someone who is busy wiping the bar and polishing the glasses than someone who stands by and does nothing!

Question 11: Why do bartenders wear black?

Did you notice that most bartenders were black?

I think black is a tough color. When I’m dressing casual, I often don a black t-shirt because it works with so many other colors—but why do bartenders wear black?

Many establishments either provide bartenders with uniforms or ask them to wear a long-sleeved black shirt, black pants, and black shoes. Black clothes flatter. It makes everyone look slimmer and ensures accidental spills aren’t too noticeable.

Secret revealed!

Question 12: Why do bartenders get pineapple tattoos?

Pineapples are used in many different contexts. It’s a delicious fruit… a certain sponge from a popular children’s cartoon lives in a pineapple under the sea… and bartenders often get pineapple tattoos.

Some bartenders get pineapple tattoos because the pineapple represents “welcome and hospitality.” It has become an unofficial symbol for people employed in the hospitality industry. A pineapple tattoo is a conversation starter and a way to identify other people in the industry.

As long as we’re talking about pineapples… you should know that a pineapple tattoo has a completely different meaning than an actual pineapple lying upside down on someone’s porch. (Wink, wink!)

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Every time I go to a music festival, the first thing I do is buy water and food because I’m always hungry. But the thing is, even after paying a large amount of money for the ticket, I always have to make sure I take enough money to the festival itself just to buy food and water.

Of course I can eat beforehand and may only have to buy one meal depending on how long the festival day is, but I can’t help but buy the overpriced water that the festival knows I MUST buy. I usually end up paying between $5 and $7 per bottle of water, so by the end of the day I’ll probably have spent more than $20 just on water – something everyone needs to survive.

And that’s exactly why food and drink at festivals is so expensive. With everyone trapped in the same fenced off area the folks running the festival know you will be forced to spend as much as you can on food and drink because you will get thirsty and probably hungry and have no choice but YOU HAVE TO PAY THEM what they ask for.

So how do you avoid spending money on overpriced water, alcoholic beverages and groceries? bring it with you Yes, you’re not usually allowed to bring it, so read these 12 tips on how to smuggle food and drink to a music festival.

1. Hide it on your body.

Whether it’s food or drink, try to hide it in your shirt, pants, shoes, socks, underwear, hood, hat, or even your hair. You may be wondering how to hide drinks in these places, but it’s a lot easier than you think. You know those wine bags they have at frat parties? Put it in your pants. If you don’t want it in your pants, tuck it in your shirt, it might just look like a beer belly. You can also stick it on your back, put it in your hat, or put it in your man buns.

Another option is to get mini bottles of your drink and hide them in your pants/underwear. My personal favorite would probably have to be a flexible bottle because they come in a variety of sizes and you can put whatever you want in them, not just alcohol like some of the other pre-made options.

When it comes to groceries, say a granola bar, you can try tucking it in the hood of your sweatshirt or in your wallet. You can always stuff food in your pants, socks, or shirt, but make sure the food you bring doesn’t melt. If you’re very committed to the process, grow out some dreadlocks before the festival and when the time comes, you can slip whatever you want into your hair.

2. Use tampon bottles.

These are super easy to fill and super easy to hide because you can leave them in their normal place. I’ve never heard or seen a security guard open a tampon to see what’s inside. Do you have?

3. Bring a hidden bottle for the stadium seat.

It’s not a crime to bring a comfortable seat for your prey. Butts can soar while sitting on the floor, so why not bring something to sit on and sip on?

4. Flower crown

Maybe all those girls in the flower crowns aren’t as easy as you thought. Remember the flowers spraying water that clowns used at parties when you were a kid? Well, soon you could use them too. Make your own flower crown using spray flowers filled with your drink of choice.

5. Carry around a binocular bottle.

Binoculars are a pretty common thing that fan girls/boys bring to concerts, so why not hide your drink in plain sight? This binocular bottle allows you to fill each side to the top, allowing you to put two different drinks inside. So if you need a tracker, go ahead and bring one with you. If you really only drink water, you can fill up on both sides. If binoculars aren’t your thing, you can also find lipstick bottles, hairbrush bottles and even digital camera bottles.

6. Apply a WineRack.

You can actually buy a bra that is part camelbak. Despite the name of this product, you can fill your magic bra with any liquid, not just wine. These will cost you around $30, but hey, you’ll have them forever and you’ll end up saving money.

7. Create a party package.

If the WineRack doesn’t exactly fit your body, you can buy underwear that has a special compartment for hiding things. Although girls can try, this one will definitely work a little better for boys.

8. Bring resealable water bottles.

If the festival allows you to bring sealed water bottles, watch this video on how to reseal a water bottle.

9. Fill your bottles with sunscreen and lotion.

If a festival doesn’t allow sealed water bottles, bottle your drink of choice with sunscreen or lotion. You can either wash your own very well, or you can buy a set of empty sunscreen bottles made specifically for this purpose.

10. Eat gummy bears.

If you can bring food to the festival but also want to bring drinks, make vodka-infused gummy bears.

11. Pocket some oranges.

If you can bring food and want to bring alcohol but are trying to stay on the healthy side of things, bring vodka oranges instead of jelly beans. They require a little more work, but are very tasty. All you need are some oranges, vodka and a syringe. Fill the syringe with vodka and then inject your oranges.

12. Bury your sweetheart.

This is probably one of the more complicated ones and needs to be executed perfectly to work. If for some reason you want to visit the venue earlier and happen to know of a place where the stage, food and port-o-potties are not placed, try burying your food and drinks there. Make sure you mark it in some way though, as the area will definitely look different once it’s ready for a concert.

It’s not a good idea to bring a metal or plastic water bottle.

How do you smuggle a bottle of water into a concert? Put it somewhere on your body to hide it, then pin it up. Place the tampon in a bottle and pin it in place. Pass a secret bottle with your stadium seat number on it. flower crown. PIN IT. Use a binocular bottle to PIN it. PIN IT when carrying a wine rack. Put the package in a party bag and pin. Bring resealable water bottles and PIN with your credit card.

Can I bring a hydroflask to a concert? It is not permitted to pack alcohol in a backpack or bottle. I recommend sticking to a smaller bag as it won’t let liquids like water in, Elizabeth L. To get an exception please call and ask for one that includes the need to have water.

What is not allowed to bring to a concert? Prohibited Wear sneakers Wear flip-flops, sandals, or heels Wear a sweatshirt Wear a sweater Bring a bag to store things Bring an expensive bag Bring snacks and drinks (if you can smuggle them in) Bring You have a full meal that needs to be heated

Why are water bottles not allowed at concerts? The City of Raleigh cites the dangers of drinking water bottles as one of the reasons for removing caps from bottles. When the lid is on, the bottles can be used as a dangerous weapon. When placed in full water bottles, the cap can be thrown even further.

Can water bottles be brought into concert halls? Items such as medium sized bags/shortcases (maximum 16″ x 16″ x 8″), cameras (layman only, no lenses), groceries (in a 1 gallon clear ziplock bag), water (up to size 1 gallon and sealed or empty), and items such as

Can you bring water to festivals? There may be areas where alcohol and food are not allowed, but hydration packs are allowed at almost every music festival. You can’t pick up a water bottle because it’s old fashioned.

How do you bring a bottle to a concert? Fill the bottle halfway with this tasty soccer bottle and throw it over the fence into some trees near the concert hall. After you arrive at the gate, have a friend pick it up or pick it up yourself. After crossing the fence, spin up this soccer ball to reveal the true winner; Once you make it over the fence, no one will be able to tell the difference.

Will a piston explode in a metal detector? The hybrid glove/butt is the only thing you need to take to a baseball game and it will go through a metal detector.

Can you take a water bottle to a concert? There are 4 correct answers. You should not bring metal or plastic water bottles. In recent years, the number of prohibited items allowed inside has decreased significantly.

Is Hydro Flask allowed at Coachella? Metal or glass water bottles are not allowed. Does this mean I can bring my Yeti? It’s windy in the valley right now, so take your handkerchief away.

Can I take my Hydro Flask to Disney World? That’s right: you can take a hydro bottle to any Disney theme park. Glass bottles are not permitted and all water bottles are permitted. Conveniently, you can refill your bottles with water from a water well.

What am I not allowed to bring to a concert? What not to do Bring a sweatshirt Wear a sweater Bring a bag to store things Bring an expensive bag Bring snacks and drinks (if you can smuggle them in) Bring a full meal that must be heated. Wear contact lenses. Wear huge, dangling jewelry

What is not allowed at a bts concert? According to a statement from BTS’ management company, Big Hit Music, loud cheering, shouting, singing and standing up are strictly forbidden during “BTS Permission To Dance On Stage – Seoul”.

How can I go to a concert without a bag? If you have a lot of important IDs, a card holder will hold everything and is small enough to fit in your pocket. Small clutches or bracelets are ideal for shows as they fit into smaller purses or purses.

Fashionable hot water bottles

Perfect for warming up after a swim or snuggling up on a chilly evening – discover our range of Fashy hot water bottles and covers.

Fashy hot water bottles are the safest hot water bottles available. Made from thermoplastic material, they are odorless and rubber free, making them suitable for people with a latex allergy. Safety features include a seamless neck to prevent spills and a large opening for safer filling. The large opening is standard for the entire Fashy range, including the smaller bottles.

Fashy hot water bottles are great at retaining their heat and don’t tend to spoil like the more traditional rubber hot water bottles that you can buy

Other great product features are easy to clean, recyclable, phthalate free and conform to British Standard BS1970:2012

For your peace of mind, all Fashy hot water bottles come with a 2 year guarantee

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Reusable water bottles make it easy to stay hydrated, reduce the use of single-use plastic, and offer a way to make a fashion or lifestyle statement with constantly updated colors, shapes, and patterns. So it’s no wonder they’re such big business: a May 2019 report by MarketWatch valued the industry at $239 million and forecast the sector to be worth $374 million by 2025. Returnable bottles could become even more popular if more companies and airports follow the lead of Facebook and San Francisco International in banning single-use bottles.

Although companies like S’well, HydroFlask, and Contigo release new designs every year (some of which are even limited edition releases), most bottles are made from one of three materials: plastic, metal, or glass. We asked some experts about their opinion on the safety and sustainability of the materials.

Glass

“Glass would be best [safety-wise] if it didn’t break,” said John Swartzberg, clinical professor at the University of California at the Berkeley School of Public Health and editor-in-chief of the school’s wellness newsletter. Because glass is made from natural materials, there is no risk of inorganic chemicals leaching into liquids when heated or cooled. It also doesn’t retain flavor — some people complain that water in plastic or metal bottles tastes like chemicals or tin. However, glass tends to be heavier than metal or plastic.

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If you’re worried about breakage, it’s possible to find heat-resistant and shatterproof options. However, according to Eric DesRoberts, senior manager of the Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas program, shatterproof or heat-resistant glass is typically more difficult to recycle because it uses a different production process than other types of glass. You should separate these items from your other recyclables and check with your local recycling facility to see what they accept, he said.

plastic

Most reusable plastic water bottles are made from plastic polymers like polypropylene and copolyester, making them lightweight and durable. (Reusing single-use water bottles, which are often made from #1 or PET plastic, is not recommended because repeated use can break down the material, allowing bacteria to build up in cracks and washing in hot water can cause chemical leaching.)

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Many reusable plastic bottles are advertised as free of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which was commonly used in plastic until studies linked it to hormonal imbalances in humans. (The Food and Drug Administration has said that BPA is safe in small amounts.) “Most plastic bottles today don’t use BPA. There is no health reason to consume it,” Swartzberg said. “The problem is that they replaced BPA with other things, so we don’t know about these other things that they replaced it with.”

Until more research is done on these alternatives, R. Thomas Zoeller, an endocrinologist and professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst who has extensively studied the chemical effects of BPA, recommends glass or metal bottles over plastic bottles. Although the effects of bisphenol S, a compound often used in place of BPA, hasn’t really been studied in humans, some animal studies suggest it might be disruptive.

If you’re using a plastic water bottle, even if it’s labeled BPA-free, Zoeller recommends hand washing it because the combination of heat and detergent, acting as an abrasive, can damage the plastic.

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“It’s a combination of abrasive and temperature, and those two things will improve leaching,” Zoeller said. “All plastics that are to be reused must be hand washed. As a general rule, I wouldn’t put plastic in the microwave or dishwasher, period.”

A spokeswoman for the Plastics Industry Association said the industry follows FDA regulations on plastic safety. She suggested that consumers who are concerned about washing plastics read the labels and symbols on the products to make sure they are using them safely.

As for recycling, before you buy a plastic bottle, you can look for the classification number of the plastic on the bottom. This will tell you what plastic the bottle is made of.

“In the US, PET (#1) and HDPE (#2) are the most commonly recycled plastics,” DesRoberts said in an email. “However, not all recycling programs work the same way, so it’s important to know what your local recycling center will accept.”

metal

Most metal water bottles are made of stainless steel or aluminum. “Metal avoids all the concerns we have, rightly or wrongly, about plastic,” Swartzberg said. There can be slight transfer of aluminum into the liquid, but there’s probably no greater risk than using stainless steel or aluminum cookware, which are considered safe, Swartzberg said.

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“In general, I’m more comfortable with glass than plastic, but I think stainless steel has a lot to offer when it comes to keeping things out of the water,” Zoeller said. He said it’s best to make sure any metal bottle you buy isn’t lined with plastic, epoxy or resin, which some manufacturers do to mask a tin-like taste, amid concerns these materials could contain harmful chemicals .

It is possible to recycle stainless steel bottles, but you may not be able to recycle them curbside because their composition makes them difficult to compact in regular recycling facilities.

bottom line

From a sustainability point of view, no material is preferable to another, experts say. “It’s really reuse versus single use that matters,” said Sara Wingstrand, a former materials scientist who works as a project manager for the UK-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation and describes herself as materials-agnostic in this case. She said your water bottle choice should be based on lifestyle considerations, such as: B. how much weight you can carry and what aesthetic choices you make.

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“It’s best to choose a material that you know you’ll keep the longest and use the most,” Nicholas Mallos, director of the Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas program, said in an email.

For safety reasons, Zoeller would not use plastic. “From a scientific perspective, it’s hard to say something is safe because not everything can be studied, but I think it makes sense to say it’s safer to use glass or metal,” Zoeller said.

But there’s probably no reason to lose sleep over your water bottle causing you harm. “All of these products, with the exception of BPA, carry minimal risk,” Swartzberg said. The key here is making sure you’re using the bottle to consume water. “My bottom line is, I think it’s great to see consumers drinking water instead of drinking soft drinks,” he said.

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