faq - stainless steel drink bottle questions answered
Are your stainless steel water bottles single wall or double wall?
We sell both. All bottles are single wall unless they are specifically marked 'double wal'l or 'vacuum insulated'.
If I put ice-cold water in my bottle, will it leave condensation on the outside?
With a single wall bottle, you will get exactly the same results as you would if you put ice cold water in a glass, so yes, you will get condensation if you put ice-cold water in them. With the double wall thermal insulated bottles there is absolutely no condensation on the outside, no matter how cold the water is.
What is BPA?
Bisphenol A (or BPA for short) is a compound used in the manufacturing of many plastics. There have been many reports in main stream media about the dangers of BPA leaching in to the drinking water or food of containers made with BPA.
BPA is an endocrine disruptor and can mimic the body's own hormones which may lead to negative health effects in high doses. Regulatory bodies have determined safety levels for humans, but those safety levels are currently being questioned as a result of new scientific studies.
There is BPA in pretty much all plastic made. A plastic product that's BPA free will have BPA in them, but the quality of the manufacturing process is so high that the plastic does not break down to leach BPA in to the food or water it's storing. All products listed for sale on this website (and all plastic products, including the Lock & Lock water bottles & plastic containers) are BPA free.
The cheap squeezy bottles that you buy water in from the corner store, deli or take away food store will break down quickly and leach BPA in to the water.
If you want more information, please take the time to read more about BPA at Wikipedia including some very recent studies done in 2009 and a huge list of external articles. The studies on the effects of BPA in the human system are very much in their infancy, and while there is much debate about their effects, do you really want to keep drinking out of unsafe plastic water bottles while we're waiting for the results?
Are your stainless steel drink bottles BPA free?
Yes. Stainless Steel is BPA free. None of our bottles have any linings, and all plastic lids are BPA free.
Do stainless steel drink bottles keep water and other drinks cooler for longer?
The single wall bottles do keep your drinks a little cooler than a plastic bottle, but not a huge amount. If you want to keep your drink cooler for longer, we recommend you either purchase a double wall insulated bottle (we have a great range) or the ECOtanka bottles come with an optional neoprene cover (like a stubby holder). You will get much better results from the double wall vacuum insulated water bottles.
Can I put hot liquid in my stainless steel water bottle?
Unless you have a purchased a double wall stainless steel bottle specifically designed for hot liquids, we advise you don't. The hot liquid can heat up the stainless steel and you could burn yourself.
Is there any such thing as a safe plastic water bottle?
Yes. Shop Naturally Healthy Households do stock high quality BPA free plastic water bottles from Lock & Lock, Camelbak, and shortly, Nathan. Any bottle that's not marked as BPA free should be avoided if you are concerned about BPA leaching in to your drinking water.
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