Heres what experts recommend for water pitcher maintenanceand what could happen if you never clean your water pitcher.
The manufacturer can tell you what the maintenance recommendations are for the product you have.
How Do You Clean a Water Pitcher?
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What Happens If You Dont Clean Your Water Pitcher?
Thesegermswill form a biofilm in the pitcher that helps them to survive.
To you, it will just look like slime.
However, that goo is actually a group of germs living together, said Martinez.
A biofilm releases a slimy, glue-like substance which allows the germs to stick to surfaces.
The slime keeps water treatment chemicals away from the germs, which helps them survive and multiply.
Can Bacteria in Your Water Pitcher Make You Sick?
They can also cause illnesses that affect the lungs, brain, eyes, or skin.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Preventing waterborne germs at home.
