These were from water we just boiled

  • @[email protected]
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    31 year ago

    Hard water is fine.

    I’m guessing your UK, but in America it’s a lot worse and most people need salt exchangers.

    Just think of it as “mineral water”.

    But I think other people talking about residual fat are probably right. If you have hard water, you’ll notice a white chalky substance on faucets and stuff, or if you leave a glass of water out to evaporate, it’ll leave behind the minerals.

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      11 year ago

      I’m from Singapore, and fortunately the tap water is clean enough that I basically drink straight from the tap.

      Damn that’s an experiment I’ll be trying for my stay here! Pretty cool to learn about these stuff

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        31 year ago

        Hard water is still safe to drink.

        The issue is it leaves residue in pipes, on faucets, and the biggest issue is inside hot water heaters because it hurts efficiency.

        If you’re renting you’ve got zero to worry about.

        If you want to get rid of accumulation on dishes/faucets just wipe it down with vinegar and that breaks it down

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          11 year ago

          Very good to know! Just trying to avoid potential stomach upsets while overseas. I’ll be gone in a week or so, so not concerned about the other stuff :P