Who brushes teeth with bottled water?
Feb 26, 2013, 10:28 am
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Since spending an extended amount of time in China in 2002, I have pretty well used bottle water for all purposes whenever travelling. Whether it's driving two hours down the road to the next town, a trip to Toronto or right overseas, my first stop on arrival will usually be to a grocery store where I will pick up a 4L jug. This way I don't have to give water quality a second thought.
That being said, in a pinch, I wouldn't hesitate to use tap water to brush my teeth if I were running low on bottled, unless there was some obvious problem with it like strange odor, discolouration, etc.
That being said, in a pinch, I wouldn't hesitate to use tap water to brush my teeth if I were running low on bottled, unless there was some obvious problem with it like strange odor, discolouration, etc.
Feb 28, 2013, 4:36 am
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I'll brush with tap unless it's particularly nasty-smelling/tasting, but I have very sensitive skin and I will buy a large bottle of water to wash my face with.
Sep 7, 2013, 6:51 pm
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In some countries. The first place I remember doing it was in rural Philippines. Domestic no. Currently in Oxford, UK. Drink the tap water here, Europe and Japan.
In some countries. The first place I remember doing it was in rural Philippines. Domestic no. Currently in Oxford, UK. Drink the tap water here, Europe and Japan.
Sep 10, 2013, 8:22 am
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My mother does, even in the US at times. In the US, she'll use bottled water when she's visiting somewhere that is not connected to a public water system, as she had a kidney transplant was told not to drink water from private water wells, as it isn't always treated and disinfected up to public drinking water standards.
Sep 25, 2013, 4:39 pm
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I certainly do in many non-OECD countries. I even use boiled, filtered water or bottled water from supposedly reputable suppliers to wash any fruits or salads I wish to consume in places where I use bottled water when brushing my teeth. Very useful in many relatively poor countries to minimize the chances of having an upset digestive tract.
Jan 3, 2014, 10:38 am
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Saw this in an e-newsletter I receive.
"Some of us find ourselves in third world countries where the water supply is less than reliable. I discovered a new product from Whirlpool that filters water, is real-time, and is not only convenient, but elegant as well. For $20 you can insure than you will never be without clean water." https://www.everydropwater.com/product-details.html
Not tried it, but might be worth checking.
Cheers.
"Some of us find ourselves in third world countries where the water supply is less than reliable. I discovered a new product from Whirlpool that filters water, is real-time, and is not only convenient, but elegant as well. For $20 you can insure than you will never be without clean water." https://www.everydropwater.com/product-details.html
Not tried it, but might be worth checking.
Cheers.