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Desalinated tap water divides opinion across Cyprus, which is why many households still buy bottled water by the crate. A filtering or self-cleaning bottle offers a more convenient alternative, treating water as you drink…
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Desalinated tap water divides opinion across Cyprus, which is why many households still buy bottled water by the crate. A filtering or self-cleaning bottle offers a more convenient alternative, treating water as you drink rather than before you buy. LARQ combines Nano Zero filtration, which helps reduce chlorine taste, lead and other contaminants, with PureVis ultraviolet technology that helps neutralise bacteria inside the bottle. Le Creuset adds stylish, durable reusable bottles for everyday hydration. Double-walled stainless steel helps keep drinks cold throughout the day, while sealed designs prevent leaks and odours between refills. Available online with island-wide delivery, or at our Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos showrooms.
Frequently asked questions
What is a self-cleaning water bottle?
Ultraviolet light in the C band damages the genetic material of bacteria and viruses, leaving them unable to reproduce. LARQ builds a UV-C LED into the cap, which runs a short cycle automatically every few hours. That treats both the water sitting inside and the interior surfaces of the bottle.
What is the difference between a filtered and a purifying bottle?
Filters physically trap contaminants as water passes through, improving taste by reducing chlorine and removing particles, lead, and similar impurities. Purifying caps address microbiological growth instead, using light rather than a medium. They solve related but separate problems, and some users keep one of each.
Can I put hot drinks in these bottles?
No. LARQ bottles are designed for cold and room temperature water, and hot liquids risk damaging the electronics in a purifying cap as well as the insulation performance. For coffee, tea, or anything served hot, choose an insulated travel mug from our Drinkware On The Go range instead.
Is Cyprus tap water safe to drink?
Mains supply here meets drinking standards, though desalination and chlorination leave a taste many people dislike, and older building plumbing can affect what arrives at the tap. Filtration addresses taste and residual contaminants directly, which is usually why households switch rather than any safety concern.
Do I still need to wash a self cleaning bottle?
Yes. Ultraviolet treatment handles microbes in the water and on the inner walls, but it does nothing about residue from juice, electrolyte tablets, or anything with sugar in it. Rinse regularly, and hand wash the cap area carefully, since electronics rule out full submersion on most models.
Are these bottles dishwasher safe?
Bottle bodies are frequently hand wash only, and any cap containing a battery or UV module must never go in a dishwasher or be submerged. Check the specific model, then wash with warm soapy water and a bottle brush, drying the threads thoroughly before storage.
Where can I buy drinkware in Cyprus?
Hadjikyriakos, a family business trading since 1886, stocks LARQ and Le Creuset water bottles across showrooms in Nicosia, Limassol, and Paphos, with island wide delivery from the online store. Staff can explain the difference between filtering and purifying models, and every purchase carries full warranty support.
Does a reusable bottle actually save money?
Compare it against the crates of plastic most households buy weekly and the payback arrives within months, even accounting for replacement filters. The environmental argument runs alongside: a single reusable bottle displaces hundreds of disposables annually, which matters on an island where waste management is under real pressure.