Travellers often asked what the best methods are for avoiding unclean drinking water. Boiling water is a tried and tested method, but not always practical. Here we look at the more practical alternatives.
Chlorine dioxide tablets are some of the safest and most effective chemical water disinfectants on the market. They kill bacteria, viruses and cysts in water (including giardia and cryptosporidium). They can be used to treat drinking water, as well as water used for brushing your teeth and preparing vegetables. There's no need for neutralising tablets since chlorine dioxide tablets have no taste. The tablets can be used to treat up to 30 litres of water and are safe for long term use.
Iodine used to be a very common water treatment and was widely available to purchase in the UK. However, iodine is not being supported under the EU Biocides Directive and so most manufacturers have discontinued supplying iodine products since 2009. We now recommend using chlorine dioxide tablets; a great alternative.
The Aquapure Traveller bottle is a handy solution for those with a bit more space in their rucksack. It utilises brand new M.A.D. (Mechanically Advanced Disinfection) Technology, a chemical free system that not only does a much better job than the original product, but also has a faster flow rate: all without chemicals. The bottle was designed to provide safe drinking water that tastes fantastic. Its filter cap will purify around 350 litres during its lifetime, and is the sole portable water purifier officially endorsed by the Hospital of Tropical Diseases London. It is environmentally friendly; by using the Aquapure Traveller, you are helping the environment by not dumping the equivalent of 700 plastic bottles per filter. It is simple to use. There aren't any chemicals or complicated produces; you just fill it and drink. Aquapure Traveller eliminates viruses and bacteria such as E. Coli, polio, hepatitis An and others. It removes waterborne pathogens, including giardia, cryptosporidium, etc. It purges toxic chemicals and heavy metals, together with bad tastes, odours and sediment. It's the perfect solution for holiday makers, backpackers, trekkers, business travellers and, , anybody who requires access to pure, fresh water anywhere in the world. Replacement filters are available and can be replaced by simply taking off the old cap and screwing on a new one.
Bimuno Travelaid can help keep the tummy in good health while overseas. This exceptional patented formula has been specifically developed for travellers by global experts in digestive health. Scientific research show that the unique second generation prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharide formulation of Bimuno Travelaid helps to encourage and sustain a healthy level of your gut's "good" bacteria (bifidobacteria) preventing "bad bacteria" from becoming established. Furthermore, unlike other prebiotics, it also has unique anti-adhesive properties, which help your body to drive out "bad" bacteria you might have consumed. By this combined effect of maintaining a favourable balance of "good" bacteria and preventing bad bacteria from finding a home you can help to keep your stomach happy. Because the protective benefits of Travelaid build over time, it is recommended that you take the product for a week before your departure and each day whilst you are abroad. Because of its effectiveness, Travelaid is recommended by numerous travel clinicians and Bimuno is an approved travel industry partner of ABTA.
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