Is it ok to use dish soap during the weekly "big clean" of a water bottle?

[piggiepleaser]

I feel funny asking this, but the previous owners told me only to use hot water, the brush and a Q-tip (for inside the metal part) to clean the water bottl. However, they were not as knowledgeable when it comes to piggie care as I have come to find out.

I also wondered if the plastic of the bottles ever retained taste or residue from the dish soap despite considerable rinsing.

Would really appreciate your response. Thanks.

[Hhbean]

Yes, use the dishsoap and hot water. I always rinse them very well in cold water because that is what works to get the soap residue off plasticwere! I read it in a magazine years ago. Others might disagree about the cold water rinse but you can do a simple test yourself by drinking from a plastic cup. I did and it really works!

[kacie]

I read somewhere about using rice and cold water to clean the bottles... I personally use dishwashing detergent - I use it on my water bottles and it doesn't leave a funny taste, so I figure it can't be too bad for them. I have 2 water bottles for my piggies. I switch them over each clean so they have a chance to dry out between washes.

[Peggysu]

I use hot water and rice. I shake rice around in the spout as well.

[trexgorawrrrrr]

IMO I wouldn't use dishsoap. I wouldn't want any residue to be left behind. I have a baby bottle scrubber that I use, works great.

[bpatters]

I use dish detergent and hot water for mine. Just rinse it really well. It won't leave a taste or residue on the piggy stuff any more than it does on your dishes as long as you get all the soap off.

[pinky]

I put dishwashing liquid and a dash of vinegar in a large plastic bowl filled with hot water. I scrub with a baby bottle brush and use my finger to really get around the inside rim. I use the smaller brush for the spout but also occasionally use pipe cleaners to work right through the whole spout. I keep rinsing until there are no bubbles when I shake the water filled bottles.