Let’s start with tap water. Oh, the drama. It’s full of minerals. Magnesium. Calcium. You know, the stuff that makes your kettle look like a potato.
When you use tap water in a humidifier, those minerals don't just vanish. They get launched into the air. That’s the white dust you see settling on your TV, your books, and your cat.
Your cat did not sign up to be a snow-covered statue. Plus, that dust can irritate your lungs. Not exactly the spa vibe you were going for, huh?
The Ugly Bacteria Party
But wait, there’s more. Tap water isn’t sterile. It’s a wild world of microbes in there. And a humidifier? It’s basically a five-star hotel for bacteria and mold if you let it get cozy.
Warm, dark, and wet. Bacteria absolutely love that combo. They’ll throw a rave in your tank while you sleep, and you’ll wake up with a weird cough. Gross, right?
So tap water is out. Unless you enjoy scrubbing white crust off your furniture and explaining to your guests why there’s a film on their glasses. No thanks.
