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I rarely get sponsored ads on Instagram for some reason, but this self-cleaning and water purifying bottle was one of the few ads I've encountered so far. I loathe germs, so the thought of having a water bottle that would solve the proliferation of germs and bacteria in a dark water bottle was intriguing.
This water bottle starts at $95, so by no means is it cheap, but I decided to try it out. It quickly became my favorite water bottle over my Hydro Flask, S'well, and BKR bottles. All you do is press the button on the cap to purify the water, which makes a significant difference in its taste. The bottle will self-clean itself every two hours using UV-C LED light to destroy biological contaminants. I also love how Larq is a member of 1% for the Planet and donates a percentage of its sales to helping the environment and bringing safe drinking water to those who need it, which I'd say is a win-win. — Ciannah Gin, Insider Picks editorial fellow
I work with products each and every day, so usually when I get those targeted (and creepy) Instagram ads, it's because I was previously browsing through a brand's page for work. Well, this time, a brand got to me before I got to them. Larq makes self-cleaning water bottles using UV technology. Not only does it help with odor-causing bacteria that's caused by not cleaning your bottle properly, but it also purifies your water. While it's expensive, it's innovative, and the long lifespan sold me. You can read my full review here. — Francesca Rea, Insider Picks content producer