Just went down the aliexpress rabbit hole again. Theres really everythinf for some of really niche things that i wouldnt ever buy, but some things really do look appealing. I wonder what do you guys use daily thats worth lets say under $20

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    A decent reusable steel water bottle. Doesn’t need to cost a lot, and really cuts down on dishes at home

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      How does it reduce dishes? Water bottles are one of the more annoying things to wash, in my experience, because my hands aren’t small enough to fit anymore.

      Edit: Yes, I have a bottle brush. It’s just that it’s a bit of a hassle to soap it from dry and then have to dry it somewhere before storing it again. I wash everything else with a rough sponge normally.

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        Get a metal one and put it in the dishwasher. Or get a bottle brush.

        Also, occasionally filling it with white vinegar and letting it sit overnight can help clean deposits.

        ETA: In general putting plastic in the dishwasher is not advised.

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          It’s a pain to take a tool out (and wait for it to dry) just for one or two bottles.

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            You’re not serious. 😬

            It’s a brush. Shake it vigorously for 10-20 seconds and it’s dry enough. FFS. I hope you’re not serious.

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              Is to closed up? Bottles generally start to smell after a while. Even my Yeti cup (with lid) felt like it needed to be washed occasionally… not every day, but I don’t think I went a year. I’ll typically use normal glasses around the house and after using them for a few days they start getting cloudy. I don’t think it’ll make me sick, but if anyone were to see it, I’m sure it would look gross, so I change them out when I notice.

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            I mean it’s just storing water. You do have to wash it if you store other liquid beverages like coffee or juice. But if you use it just for water, I don’t see why it would contain any bacteria or scum or whatever.

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              It does (eventually) because it’s a dark wet environment you’re constantly polluting with your mouth germs.

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        For cups (for cool liquids), I use aluminum since it cools my drink down quickly with just a small amount of ice.

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        Local DI (deseret industries-a Mormon goodwill equivalent) has them for $1.50. Pick your lid, thermo flask, size, straw or naw. Get 6 for $9. Or buy 1-2 a bunch of times. My only transportation is cycling (other than busses/trains). Hydration is essential for proper functioning on all of these.

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      Man I hate these. They make water warm up instantly (unless vacuum insulated) and I could just one a single glass the whole day, or multiple days.