Next Time You Open a Can Don’t Forget to Do This

You’ve probably read those crazy stories on the Internet about the family that died of leptospirosis because they used to drink soda directly from the can. We at Bright Side decided to tell you everything we know about the actual risks of this habit so you don’t get confused by all the stories.

Let’s be honest. Drinking soda directly from the can is pretty common, especially when we’re away from home. Only the most cautious of us clean the can with a tissue or a napkin before opening it. But is it enough? Let’s find out.

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All cans leave the factory in plastic packs which isolate them from the dirt and dust, and this is how they get to the supermarket.

Cans that spend a couple of days on the shelves of the supermarket may accumulate some dust, so cleaning them before drinking is a good idea. But, in reality, it’s almost impossible for those cans to get so dirty that we’d need to wash them with detergent.

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