Drinking a glass of water that has stood bedside overnight

I put a cover on my drink in case a spider falls into it. I suppose a drinking bottle is best.

I've not been made ill by drinking it and used to keep water by my bed so that I could take a pill in the morning without having to get up first.I stopped doing that when I saw my cat happily dipping his paw in it to help himself to the water.

I've never thought about it and I do take a glass of water up to bed! Well I've never had any problems and I've always done this! When abroad I do cover it in case any crawlies fall in but not in the UK.

I never drink in the night why do people take a glass of water to bed my Nan always did I can see her now carrying it upstairs

I am afraid I get very thirsty at night.

I put a glass of water by my bedside in case I need a drink in the night. I seldom do so it's there when I wake in the morning. I feel I may as well drink it as pour it down the sink. If nothing else, waste not want not and even, a step towards a conservation society? Well, maybe. ?

I sometimes take water to bed at night, if I need to take tablets for a migraine or have a tickly throat. I have heard of the ‘stale water’ thing but I’ve never heard if anyone being ill from it.

There is of course the penis beaker aspect to consider! ? www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnet_classics/1875847-Do-you-dunk-your-penis

I always take a glass of water and cover it with something and if I don't need it in the night I will drink it in the morning , I have never been ill with it.
Suedonim

I am quite happy to drink water that has stood overnight.

Why ever not? Of course if there was a fly or spider floating in it that’s a different matter ?

Bluebelle I have a glass of water on my bedside table because I invariably I wake up
& need the loo. My mouth usually feels very dry & I need a few sips of water.
Also I take thyroxine which you’re supposed to take first thing, so I keep them upstairs & use my glass of water for that too.

Could have done without that piece of information Sue ?. Quite put me off my afternoon tea. ....
I always take water to bed. If I don’t have it, I need it. I have no problem with having a glug on awakening. If there’s lots left I chuck it in the kettle for my breakfast tea.

Blimey, Jane, you and I could be sisters! Same meds, same trips to loo.

There's always a glass of water on my bedside table. My throat gets awfully dry.

That was for jo1book

i can see no problem except poss dust etc particles. put an envelope over the top of cup, or use those insulted cups with slider opening. or a bottle with top.
many people have had to drink v stale water and were glad to do so, no discernabe harm.
does it worry you.

Sue, why did you need to share that information, was it firctgexwholecpopukatio aspect? Needless to say I clicked and viewed the posts, what a dirty lot! If that is a true reflection of the people that use that site, where do mums go to for company and support. Thank goodness for Gransnet.

The text changed after I pressed send. It should have read, Was it for the shock aspect, ( not all that gobledygook), that Sue mentioned it.

Well, I thought that was funny sue.

Well it’s me that’s out of tune obviously as it seems everyone else takes water to bed I ve just never thought of having a drink in the night I usually have a wee about 4 ish but its never occurred to me to have a gulp or two I suppose it’s what you get into the habit of isn’t it

SueDonim I hadn't considered that risk. We should consider all aspects of health and safety, even those a little off-piste. ?

I always have a large glass of water by my bed; I do get thirsty and my mouth gets dry. There isn't much left over in the morning for me to worry about. As for the penis beaker; I loved that thread on MN. Think it went into Classics, it was so popular!

I always take water to bed with me as I get very thirsty in the night. After knocking the glass over several times (usually when it was full ?) I bought a plastic water bottle and use that. Must say I never considered spiders having a swim when I used a glass!

Suedonim hilarious, thank you never heard the like....

I've always thought a glass of water left by the bed overnight tastes odd and connected that to all the dust that gathers under the bed. Yuck!!

However, having started taking a bottle of water to the bedside as a means of generally drinking more water, I find I now enjoy a long drink of water first thing. Very good for the kidneys and health in general!