I'm dealing with hard water in my area, and the recent lack of rain means I can't collect enough rainwater for my needs. Is distilled water a good alternative for use in car engines? For context, I've linked to a product I found online that shows de-ionised water, which seems like a viable substitute. Any thoughts on this?
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Using distilled water is definitely a possibility, but honestly, it can be pricey. Just curious, why switch to soft water instead of using hard tap water? If chlorine is your concern, just leave it out overnight to let it settle.
Rainwater isn’t exactly pure either; it has dust and other particles. While distilled water is really clean, using it in some contexts, like gardening, can strip away needed minerals from soil. Just a heads-up!
Yeah, I've used distilled water for my venus fly traps before! It works well for specific plants that need lower mineral content, like yours. Just make sure you’ve got a consistent supply, though—it can add up in cost!
Which brand did you use?
It's for a cranberry plant. I've heard that the minerals in tap water aren’t great for them, especially since my last plant struggled a lot. I guess I’ll just go with distilled since rainwater is scarce!