Is it possible to add raw tap water to boiled water in a kettle and boil it again?

13.03.2024 23:05

Many people have a habit of adding raw tap water to boiled water in a kettle and boiling it again.

Experts warn that this should not be done under any circumstances.

We explain why you shouldn’t add tap water to a kettle with boiled water.

Why you can't add raw water to boiled water in a kettle

You can't do this for the same reason you can't re-boil water.

When boiling, the concentration of various impurities in the water increases, scale forms, oxygen evaporates, and the beneficial properties of the water are lost.

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In addition, due to the presence of chlorine in water, carcinogens are formed when boiled.

Reboiling makes water even more harmful. Experts recommend draining the remaining water from the kettle after each boiling.

Earlier we talked about how to replace dishwashing liquid.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor