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Tap water is definitely not sterile.
by adrianN 5y ago
Tap 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...