Bottled water is a trap. Most bottled water is spring water or mineral water, which has more minerals than tap. That’s like pouring a rock concert into your humidifier. Stick to distilled or, at a push, purified water that says “filtered” on it. But honestly? Distilled is the MVP here.
What About Well Water?
Oh, you have well water? Then distilled is not a suggestion—it’s a commandment. Well water is packed with dissolved minerals, iron, and sometimes even bacteria. Using it without distilling is like inviting a mud wrestler into a clean room. Your humidifier will die a slow, crusty death. Save yourself the heartbreak (and the refund call).
