LARQ UV Bottle (17oz)

LARQ PureVis UV Bottle

Highlights: UV sanitizing, sleek design

What you'll learn:

1. ​Why is LARQ popular?
2. What makes LARQ good?
3. ​What is not good about LARQ?
4. How good is LARQ's insulation?
5. How durable are LARQ bottles?
6. Are LARQ bottles dishwasher safe?
7. Do LARQ bottles fit in cupholders?
8. What are alternatives to LARQ?

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LARQ Bottle Review

Overview

LARQ is one of the more innovative bottles on the market because it has a UV light built into the lid.  You press a button on top, and the UV turns on.

There are many products that promise unproven or dubious health benefits.  However, UV light is well-known to work against virus and bacteria, making this a good way to sanitize your water.  The lid has safety built into its design too, since you can only turn on the UV light when the lid is on the bottle.

If you're looking for a way to rest easier knowing your water is cleaner from bacteria and viruses (and you can afford it), LARQ's UV bottle is worth considering.

Why Buy?

• Built-In UV Light: The UV light is easy to charge and turn on.  You press a button on top, and the glowing light indicates the UV cycle is active.  After a couple minutes, the light turns off, indicating the cleaning cycle is complete.
• Sleek Design: The bottle looks and feels like a premium purchase.

Why Avoid?

• Expensive: This is one of the most expensive botltes you'll find on the market.
• No Handle: The lack of a handle makes this bottle more difficult to get around with, especially if your hands are full with other things.
• Requires Charging: You'll have to get in the habit of recharging your bottle regularly.  We're also not sure how good the battery life holds up after many charges.
• Narrow Mouth: The mouth opening is narrow enough to make cleaning with a brush and adding ice more challenging than comparable wide mouth bottles.
• Durability(?): We question how well the electronics would hold up if you accidentally dropped the bottle on its lid.  Though to be fair, we have not tested this and it is based on speculation.

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LARQ Bottle FAQs

• Are LARQ bottles dishwasher safe? | No, LARQ recommends handwashing their PureVis UV sanitizing bottles.
• Are LARQ bottles worth it? | If your top priority is having safer water, then LARQ could be worth it if you have the budget.  Keep in mind though that this bottle does not filter the water, it only uses UV light to kill viruses and bacteria.
• Are LARQ bottles leak proof? | Yes, LARQ's bottles are leak proof.  If your LARQ is leaking, check the seals to make sure they are installed correctly and make sure the lid is completely closed.
• Are LARQ bottles easy to clean? | No.  They are not dishwahser safe, and they have a narrow mouth that makes cleaning more difficult.  You can rely more on soaking your bottle with soapy water or Bottle Bright tablets.  You'll also want a small brush to clean the recessed area of the lid between the UV light and the threads, like a detailing brush with the kit shown below under Recommended Accessories (the big brush in that kit fits in a LARQ 17oz, but barely).
• Are LARQ bottles insulated? | Yes, this LARQ bottle is vacuum insulated.  However, you should not use it with hot drinks.​
• Are LARQ bottles durable? | We are not sure.  Stainless steel is strong, but the bottle will dent if you drop it.  Our main concern is with the lid.  It has electronics built into it, so we would be worried that they could break if you dropped the bottle, especially on its lid.
• How long does LARQ's battery charge last? | LARQ claims it can last up to a month on a single charge with regular use (3-4 UV cycles per day).  We have not independently tested this yet.
• Are all LARQ bottles self-cleaning? | No, they have some other products including a bottle with a built-in straw filter.  It does not have the self-cleaning UV light function of their most well-known bottle.

How Do You Clean a LARQ Bottle?

Video coming soon!
For now, check out our general cleaning guide for large stainless steel bottles.

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Popular Alternatives

Before you buy, it may be worth looking at these other options.

Simple Modern Straw Filter

Simple Modern Straw Filter (34oz)

If a UV bottle is out of your price range but you still want cleaner water, consider a filter bottle.

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Vitaloop (Filter Pump)

Vitaloop (17oz)

This bottle has a built-in filter pump, and it also removes PFAS and microplastics.

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Filter 3-Pack (~2 months)

Filter 3-Pack

If you get a filter bottle like Simple Modern's, don't forget to stock up on replacements filters.

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Recommended Accessories

Bottle Brush Kit

Great for your regular cleaning every 2-4 days.

​ This kit includes a large brush to clean in the bottle, a detailing brush to clean the threads and lid, a straw cleaner, and hangers so you can stay organized.

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Cleaning Tablets

Recommended to use these once per month.

In additional to regular weekly cleaning, deep-cleaning your bottle once per month is usually a good idea to prevent germs and buildup, especially around seals.

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Cup Holder Adapter

Usually needed for bottles over 3" diameter.

Our BottlePro Max has a twist-to-expand base, removable centralizing tabs, and a grip pad to help keep your bottle secure and by your side.

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