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Distilled Water in Humidifiers

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Anyone who has used a humidifier has probably noticed that they collect a lot of white dust particles after filling them up with tap water. These white dust particles are actually minerals from the tap water that get released after the humidifier is turned on. These particles are not harmful, but they often float onto the surfaces of your furniture and other objects in the room. This means people have to clean the entire room every time they turn on the humidifier. Fortunately, there is a solution that will prevent these white dust particles from coming back. The solution is simply to use distilled water in the humidifier instead of tap water.

Distilled water is the purest kind of water that you can buy. It contains no minerals, vitamins, toxins or bacteria in it at all. This means when you fill your humidifier up with distilled water, there won’t be any minerals getting extracted from the water to form those annoying dust particles. Not only that, but you won’t have to clean the humidifier like you would with regular tap water. You see those dust particles also clog up the filter inside your humidifier, which means you have to clean it after each time you use it. With distilled water, you won’t have to clean the filter as much because there won’t be any particles caught in it. The best part is that the life of the filter will last longer, which will save you money from having to buy a new one more frequently.

Besides the minerals, water that is contaminated with bacteria could pose a threat if you use it in your humidifier. You will basically be putting the bacteria from the water into the air, which is guaranteed to make you sick if you breathe it for long enough. It will also make anyone else sick who is in the same room and breathing the same air. With all of these factors weighing in, the best choice you could make is to buy distilled water for your humidifier. Supermarkets generally sell gallon jugs of distilled water that you can just pour into your humidifier. If you want to save even more money then you could make your own distilled water at home by boiling tap water on the stove and then trapping the condensation in a glass container. This method might take more work, but it will save you money. The cheapest and easiest thing to do is to get a Water Distiller instead and conveniently make distilled water at your house for a fraction of the cost and without being time consuming.

What is Distilled Water?

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Distilled water is regular tap water that has been purified through a process called “distillation.” This is a scientific process that involves separating the substances inside of water from the water itself. These substances could be toxics, dirt, waste, impurities and even minerals. The process can only be done by vaporizing the water and then collecting its condensation afterwards. You may think this is a new process, but people have known about this process for about 2000 years. Of course, the methods of creating distilled water have changed over the years. The most natural method actually comes from nature itself. Think about where rainwater comes from. Rain is formed when water evaporates into the air and then the air becomes precipitated under gravity to form droplets. These droplets are actually distilled water because the original water vapor does not contain any of the minerals or toxic elements that it originated from. So, if you are able to catch rain in a container then you will actually have distilled water. Of course, if you live in a polluted city then you have to take into account the toxic elements in the air that will hit the rain when it falls. For this, you can use an additional filtration process to take care of those elements. The end result will still be distilled water.

Distillation provides the most purified water out of any other purification method because it completely gets rid of all of the elements in the water. People like to drink purified water because it is a soft water that is easy to digest and does not weigh you down or make you feel bloated. Furthermore, it has helped numerous people lose weight and digest their foods better in their digestive system. Some people even like to use distilled water to wash themselves or their cars. When washing their cars, the softness of distilled water won’t create any water spots like with the regular tap water. As for human washing, people like to now shower with distilled water because they will reduce their chances of getting bacteria and impurities into the pores of their skin while they are washing. These things would usually cause acne, rashes or other skin irritations. Distilled shower water can be created with an automated distillation machine (a Water Distiller) that runs distilled water throughout all the pipes in your home. People are finally starting to rediscover the beauty of clean water, which will certainly help to promote better health and a longer life.

Distilled Water for Pets

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Distilled water can be given to smaller pets, such as cats or small dogs although many prefer to add minerals too. Bigger animals can consume distilled water BUT they need more minerals in their bodies, which they might not get from dog chow alone and for this reason you’ll need to add minerals to distilled water. Cats, on the other hand, can get water crystals in their bladder if they drink mineral based water. So, better to give cats Distilled Water otherwise mineralized water may lead to urinary tract infections, which will cost a bundle to treat by a veterinarian. Instead, giving cats distilled water may help keep their bladder clean and free from infectious germs entering their urinary tract (note, it helps, it doesn’t mean it will prevent). Of course, this doesn’t mean you can’t give them milk (although some research suggests cats are intolerant to milk). Just give them a moderate amount of distilled water a few times a week to make sure they are staying healthy inside.

When it comes to dogs, the Maltese breed is the best for giving distilled water to. Distilled water can help relieve Maltese dogs from having tear ducts that are too runny. If you have ever owned a Maltese, you will notice they tend to tear up very easily. This could result in tear stains on your carpet. Like the cats, it can also help prevent urinary tract infections in them as well. You can contact your veterinarian and see how much distilled water is recommended for your particular pet. Sometimes a vet will actually encourage distilled water for your pet if they already have a preexisting infection or a high chance of obtaining a new one.

But, you have to remember that an animal’s body is different than a human body. They don’t receive their required minerals and vitamins from fruits and vegetables the same way humans do. Animals need to get their minerals from drinking Mineralized Distilled Water  or else they could eventually get immune system dysfunction. Distilled Water for Pets is safe always as long as it has been Mineralized otherwise, you may have to alternate the amount of times you give your pet distilled water without minerals. If you are trying to cure them of an infection, then listen to what your veterinarian recommends. If you are just taking preventative action, then give your pet distilled water only a few times per week, or just add minerals and your pet can drink it always. A couple of times a week worth of Pure Distilled Water (that is, without the minerals added) is just enough to clean their systems out of all germs before they grow into an infection.

Distilled water can also be a helpful component for when building a fish tank. Even though fish need mineral filled water in order to survive, they also need water that is free of impurities and toxins. Since regular tap water is getting more polluted with impurities, this means it could harm the fish just as easily as water without minerals. The idea is that you first fill your fish tank with distilled water to make sure you have no impurities, and then you add minerals to distilled water before you put in the fish. That way you will have clean water with minerals and no impurities.

Distilled Water for Senior Citizens

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Senior citizens have to be very careful about the foods and drinks they consume because their immune systems weaken in old age. This means bacteria and other toxins that may exist in their food or water could be potentially lethal. With the increasing risk of water pollution and impurities getting into the water, senior citizens have no choice but to drink distilled water to cure their thirst. The so called “purified water” with minerals can do more damage than good to a senior citizen. For one thing, many purified water brands now have sodium content in them and many are actually taken straight from tap water. Sodium can be harmful to an older person who already has high blood pressure problems. Also, if the person has heart problems then they will increase their chances of getting a heart attack. No one thinks that drinking water could result in a heart attack, but if you drink water with lots of minerals and sodium then it could happen.

People often criticize distilled water because they think it will magically extract minerals from their body. This is a myth and it will not happen. Older people have nothing to worry about by drinking distilled water. Since they are still eating fruits and vegetables, then they will already be getting their minerals and vitamins from these foods. If they are not eating these foods, then they better or else they will have other health problems down the road. There are no pills or magic formulas for leading a healthy lifestyle. It requires eating and drinking the right foods that will keep your body healthy. When you’re young it may not seem like a big deal because your body is strong, but when you are older you certainly have to watch everything you eat and drink with caution.

Most people, especially older people, complain that water doesn’t taste good. This is what mineral water companies have caught on to, which is why they are now advertising their water as having “flavor enhancing minerals” added to it. The sad thing is that minerals do not change positively the flavor of water. The water may feel a little denser when it is in your mouth, but the flavor will still taste not as good as distilled water. These are things that all people should realize; especially older people. We all like tasty things, but water should not be associated with taste. Distilled water tastes just as good as any other water, and it will keep minerals and impurities out of your body. For an older person in failing health, distilled water is the best option for this reason.

The Future of Distilled Water

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The pollution of the world seems to be a never ending problem. We have air pollution, land pollution and, of course, water pollution. These things are affecting people’s health in a negative way and it doesn’t look like it is going to change any time soon. The only thing a person can really change is the type of water they drink. Fortunately, you can now find distilled water jugs and bottles being sold in local supermarkets in western society and in fact, you can make it yourself at home using a water distiller at a much cheaper rate than buying it at the local store. Of course, they are not always easy to find because of the plethora of regular purified water that has minerals in it. Only those educated in distilled water will know to look for it. Otherwise, you will end up picking any random brand of water off the shelf and stuffing it in your shopping cart.

People are going to have to find a better source of purified water in the future. Now you may be wondering, “What is wrong with the regular purified water that has minerals in it?” It is true that this water does not have impurities, but it still has minerals in it. These minerals are not always healthy for people if they have preexisting health problems, such as high blood pressure and heart problems. Since we live in an age where people eat unhealthy and are on lots of prescription medication, mineral water could actually be detrimental to these people’s health. The only solution is for people to start drinking more distilled water. They will already be getting their minerals from the foods they eat. Even though people don’t eat lots of fruits and vegetables directly, they are still getting them indirectly because they are used as ingredients in lots of other foods. For example, pasta sauce and salsa uses a plethora of vegetables for its ingredients. Sure you are getting spices and salts that are harmful to you, but you are also getting minerals from the vegetable ingredients as well. So, people aren’t ever going to have to worry about mineral deficiency in their diets any time soon.

The only thing stopping distilled water from becoming mainstream are the politics behind it. People keep spreading rumors about it being dangerous to our health so filter companies can keep on selling their filters, so the public immediately gets scared and backs away without doing any research into it themselves. If they did their own research they would find that distilled water is actually better for our health than the rumors suggest. But, the public gets scared easily and this fear is what usually prevents our society for excelling towards a brighter future. Eventually, people will see that distilled water is in that future.