Here’s the first thing everyone gets wrong. Boiling water is the go-to for killing bacteria, but it’s useless for removing radioactive particles. Think of it like trying to un-bake a cake—heat just makes the problem more concentrated.
When you boil water, the pure H2O turns to steam and floats away, but the nasty radioactive stuff stays behind. You end up with less water and the same amount of radiation. It's like skipping leg day but expecting your jeans to fit better—doesn’t work that way.
So, step one: stop boiling. Grab a big cup of sanity and read on. Your kettle deserves a break, anyway.
