How to boil water correctly?

Many people have to drink boiled water, because some people with weak gastrointestinal function may easily suffer from diarrhea if they drink mineral water. However, boiling water also requires some knowledge. It is not just a matter of putting the water in the pot and boiling it on the stove. So how do you boil water correctly? Let me introduce to you some knowledge about boiling water!

There are many types of drinking water on the market, such as mineral water and purified water, but from the perspective of water quality and economy, tap water is actually the most suitable drinking water for our family life.

In fact, tap water from the water plant can be drunk directly, but due to secondary pollution problems in the distribution pipelines and water storage tanks, water that has been stored in the tap water pipes for too long should not be drunk directly. We usually have to boil tap water before we can drink it. But there is a science to boiling water.

1. Due to the secondary pollution problem of distribution pipelines and water storage tanks, water that has been stored in tap water pipes for too long should not be boiled directly for drinking. In the early morning, you should open the tap and let the water run for 5 to 10 minutes before boiling it for drinking. The running water can be used to clean the floor or toilet etc. Alternatively, you can place the water in a container to purify and settle naturally before boiling it for drinking.

2. Because tap water has a chlorine smell after chlorine disinfection, when boiling water in a kettle, you should open the lid when the water is about to boil (80-90 degrees Celsius), boil it for another 1-2 minutes after the water boils, and then turn off the heat. If you cannot grasp the time when the water is about to boil, you can open the lid immediately when the water boils, and then wait 1-2 minutes before turning off the heat.

3. When we boil water, we are just killing the microorganisms in the water. Boiling water is the best way to sterilize. However, the excretions of microorganisms in the water, especially the endotoxins released after the pathogenic bacteria are killed, cannot be killed at 100°C, so the fire should be turned off 5 minutes after the water boils.

4. Water cannot be boiled repeatedly. It is best to drink it immediately after boiling. Water that has been boiled repeatedly is called "thousand-boiled water" and is dead water. Drinking it will accelerate human aging. If water is stored for too long, it will be contaminated by the outside world, and overnight water will easily age and become stagnant water.

As can be seen from the above, if you want to boil water, it is best to use tap water. When boiling water, you must be careful not to boil it repeatedly. Repeatedly boiled water can easily lead to human aging. People need to drink a lot of water a day, and boiled water is the best drink, so it is very necessary to master the method of boiling water. I hope the editor’s introduction will be helpful to your life.