Distilling water If you're concerned about the PFAS that's in or may be in your tap water and want to learn a preventive way to truly clarify it, today I will walk you through how I distill water at home in my kitchen. I know it's extra work, but it's worth it. Of course, if you don't want to go through the process of distilling your own water, you can purchase it at grocery stores. Why should you distill water? Water distillation is an effective method of removing PFAS. In general, just boiling water will remove most bacteria and make the water safer to drink, but it will not remove PFAS. Distilling water removes a host of bacteria, chemicals, and other impurities, but be aware that when you distill water, it removes more than 99.9 percent of the minerals from your water. Instructions for distilling water at home: To begin, fill a large stockpot halfway with water. Then tie a coffee cup to the pan's lid with some string. The cup will hang right side up inside t...
Olden Oasis holds a special place in my heart, as it was built by my grandparents' own hands many years ago. Back then, life moved at a slower pace, allowing them to create a cozy and functional home with a welcoming ambiance. They didn't have power tools, so they built the house one room at a time, focusing on simplicity and practicality. As I carry on their homesteading tradition, join me as I share this part of my heritage with you on my blog, Olden Oasis.