Do Brita water bottles come with a filter?
Christopher Harper
Updated on April 05, 2026
The durable, BPA-free, plastic bottle includes 1 replaceable filter, which reduces Chlorine (taste & odor) as you drink. For best results, replace the filter every 40 gallons or about every two months.
How much water does a Brita water bottle hold?
The 23.7 ounce capacity lets you easily stay hydrated throughout your busy day. Each Brita water bottle filter gives you significant savings over buying bottled water and can help keep up to 300 disposable plastic bottles out of our landfills.
Does Brita need to be refrigerated?
Most manufacturers do recommend refrigeration, though not always with an emphasis on health and safety. “We recommend that you store your Brita system in the refrigerator to get cold, great-tasting water,” reads the manual for the Brita Smart Pitcher OB39/42632, a top performer in our latest water filter review.
Can I put Mio in my Brita water bottle?
It will probably clog the filter. But if you have another bottle of some kind, you can put the flavoring in that, then squeeze water from the Brita bottle into the second bottle. It is possible, but honestly I don’t recommend this bottle.
How long does a Brita filter really last?
Replace your Brita Stream® Filter every 40 gallons, or about every 2 months. If you have hard water, you may need to change filters more often. When you install a new filter, use your built-in electronic filter indicator or SmartLight™ filter indicator so you’ll know exactly when to replace it.
Can you put ice in Brita water bottle?
This stainless steel bottle keeps the water, and ice if you use it, cold for a good amount of time. Overall it’s pretty simple to use and clean.
Can you refrigerate Brita bottle?
How often should you wash your Brita pitcher?
Discard the filter (you should be doing this every two to six months, anyway). Wash the pieces: Scrub the lid and reservoir with dish soap and warm water. Attack the mildew: If you still have mildewy bits, make a mixture of one teaspoon white vinegar to one cup of water.
What are the best sports water bottles?
For the 2019 update of this guide, we tested seven more popular plastic and stainless steel bottles: Hydro Flask Kids Wide Mouth (12 ounces, steel) Nalgene OTF Kids (12 ounces, plastic) Pura Sport Mini (9 ounces, steel) Simple Modern Summit (14 ounces, steel) Takeya Actives Kids With Straw Lid (14 ounces, steel) Zulu Chase (14 ounces, steel) Zulu Torque (16 ounces, plastic)
How do Brita water bottles and filters work?
How the Brita® Bottle Filter Works Our Bottle Filters use an activated carbon block form in a BPA-free housing to filter out contaminants which may be found in tap water, while preserving certain healthy minerals^ and electrolytes. Contaminants reduced include chlorine (taste and odor) and class VI particulates.†
Does the Brita water bottle work?
The LivPURE Filtered Water Bottle is a very popular bottle that works much like the Brita Bottle. However, the Brita Bottle filter juts into the water below, which displaces the water and means you get less water in the bottle.