Always do this before drinking from a pitcher

Let’s be honest. Drinking soda straight from the pitcher is a common occurrence, especially when we’re not at home. Only the most careful of us clean the box with a tissue or napkin before opening it. But is that enough? Let’s find out.

All jugs leave the factory in plastic packaging, which isolates them from dust and other contaminants until they reach the stores. Boxes that spend several days on store shelves can accumulate dust, so cleaning them before opening is a good idea. But in reality, it is almost impossible for these jugs to get dirty to the point where we need to wash them with detergent.

In any case, before opening the box, pay attention to the following tips:

• Always clean the jar as you don’t know for sure how it was stored.
• If you use a tissue, remember that it may remove dust but not disinfect the box.
• Make sure the jug is in good condition: it should not be rusty, swollen or damaged.
• If the box is swollen, this may be a sign of contamination due to improper sterilization. Another reason is the appearance of dents or small holes on them.
• If the pitcher is damaged, the inner layer that protects the metal from direct contact with the liquid may crack. In this case, the metal oxidizes and the oxide mixes with the liquid. It is best not to use damaged pitchers.

In conclusion, we would like to give you a simple advice: you don’t have to believe all these viral stories on the web. But keep in mind that you don’t know where or how the can was stored, and it’s better to clean it before drinking from it, like any other bottle or vessel that comes into contact with your mouth.