Yes, you could fill your new humidifier with tap water.However, this is not a recommended practice! Tap water can damage your humidifier and possibly spread bacteria throughout your home. Always use distilled, demineralized, or purified water in your humidifier to create good indoor air quality that’s safe to breathe and to help your humidifier last longer.
Continue reading to find out what type of water you should use in your humidifier.
Why you need to avoid putting tap water in your humidifier?
Tap water could contain minerals or microorganisms, depending on the source. Humidifiers are warm and damp by nature, providing an excellent environment for germs and mold to thrive. Mold development and mineral accumulation can wreak havoc on your unit’s performance and cause health issues for those who live in it.
Local retailers sell demineralized, distilled, and purified water by the gallon. You may demineralize hard tap water at home if you don’t want to spend money on bottled water by heating it on the stove or using a reverse osmosis filter. To maintain your humidifier working at its best and avoid air contamination, clean and descale it on a regular basis, regardless of the water source you use.