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It is advised to boil the water beforehand to kill anything that might enjoy eating its way into your brain. Store-bought distilled water is not guaranteed to b
by adrianN 5y ago
It is advised to boil the water beforehand to kill anything that might enjoy eating its way into your brain. Store-bought distilled water is not guaranteed to be sterile afaik.
- eru 5y agoJust use tap water?
- adrianN 5y agoTap water is definitely not sterile.
- smolder 5y agoYep, and has killed people via neti pot, although rare. Microwaving water to boiling temp is an easy way to sterilize a small amount.
- eru 5y agoI'd suggest to just use your electric kettle (the same you use for making water for your tea), if you have one. If you aren't careful, microwaved water can explode as soon as you move it. See eg https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/exploding-water-in-the-microwave/ https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/explodi...