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Tap water: 5 tips to improve its taste

1- Put it in the refrigerator. The main complaint about tap water is that it has a taste of bleach or chlorine. First of all, it should be noted that the maximum content of "residual free chlorine" in France (0.1 mg per liter) is safe for health. On the contrary, this addition ensures the sanitary ...

16
Aug
2023

Gardening: what water for indoor plants?

tate to do so as you will benefit from free and perfectly suitable water for watering and misting all indoor plants. Rule #3: Some plants do not like tap water. When the weather is not favorable for gardeners and it hasn't rained for weeks, the most obvious solution to water indoor plants is to use ...

30
Aug
2023

Science: Why You Should Stop Drinking Bottled Water

cosystems. 2- Risks to human health Contrary to what some consumers imagine, spring water and commercial mineral water are not better for health than tap water. The scandal over the quality of bottled water, which made headlines in the spring of 2024, revealed the presence of forever pollutants in s ...

21
Oct
2024

Filtered carafes

Tap water In France, tap water is perfectly safe for consumption. Its distribution is the responsibility of municipalities or their associations, in accordance with the water law of January 3, 1992. In order to be considered drinkable and distributed to the population, water must comply with values ...

29
Jan
2007

Cosmetic allergy to the face or eyes: what to do?

thermal water. If you have had an allergy on another part of the body (for example, from a hand cream or body lotion), you can rinse the area with tap water. On the face, however, avoid anything that might irritate your skin: - tap water, which can be hard - rubbing a cotton pad ...

13
Oct
2022

Recovering rainwater in 5 questions

"Why collect rainwater?" If rainwater is not drinkable, it is however perfectly suitable for watering your crops! It has the double advantage of being rich in trace elements without being hard. Despite varying amounts of precipitation depending on the regions, water recovery can be practiced every ...

23
Mar
2007

Solid cosmetics: advantages and disadvantages

similar to the classic product. So, simply rub your pre-wetted toothbrush with hot water on the solid toothpaste or run the solid deodorant under the tap water. Another even easier method: you can also directly rub the solid deodorant on your still wet armpits after showering. As for the shampoo t ...

19
Oct
2017

Gardening: caring for a tillandsia in 5 questions

andsia is suffering from excess moisture. You need to give it time to dry out between each watering, or it will rot. You should also avoid using tap water if the water in your area is hard. The limescale clogs the plant's moisture sensors, the so-called trichomes, and prevents it from feeding. ...

25
Mar
2022

Facial care: how to clean your skin properly?

hermal water has several advantages: - it is pleasant to spray on your face to rinse off other products without drying out the epidermis. Unlike tap water, it does not tighten the skin. - It is also beneficial because it contains minerals and trace elements that contribute to the good he ...

17
Nov
2022

How to make homemade kombucha?

cl of starter liquid, i.e. an old kombucha already fermented - 1 liter of filtered water (to remove the chlorine and lime sometimes contained in tap water) - 70 g of light cane sugar - 5 g of black tea Start by preparing the tea in the classic way. Heat the water and dilute the sug ...

31
Jan
2023

Basin plants: understand this watering method in 8 questions

the root ball is dried out. 5- What type of water should I use? To avoid thermal shock, it is advisable to use room temperature water. If you use tap water, let it sit for a few hours before soaking. Also remember to baste plants with non-calcareous water or filtered water for species that fe ...

15
Feb
2023

Making natural fertilizer with banana peel.

r of rain or filtered water Note: for this recipe, it is preferable to use rainwater as it has an ideal pH; failing that, use filtered water rather than tap water to avoid the presence of limestone. If you are a fan of natural gardening, preferably use an organic banana (but this is not essential) ...

09
June
2023

The watering gel to water plants during vacations.

for pork gelatin to set certain preparations and make vegan desserts like panna cotta and custard... Depending on the requirements of your plants, you will need to use tap water or non-hard water such as rainwater, for example. Here is the homemade watering gel recipe: 1- In a large saucepan, pou ...

02
Aug
2023

Spring: eco-friendly laundry and household cleaning products

id products, delivered directly to your mailbox, come with infinitely reusable sprays, to be purchased only once. You simply fill this container with tap water and add the effervescent tablet that concentrates the active ingredients to obtain a cleaning product as effective as the conventional produ ...

19
Dec
2023