Did you just realize you have zero prepped water, and your peace lily is looking at you with those dramatic, droopy leaves? No panic. Boil the water. Bring a kettle or pot of tap water to a rolling boil for about 10 to 15 minutes. The heat speeds up the evaporation of chlorine like a cheetah on caffeine.
But here’s the catch: you have to let it cool down completely before you water your plants. I learned this the hard way when I gave my spider plant a “hot shower” and it went into botanical shock. It looked at me like, “Seriously, Susan? I’m not a teacup.”
Pour the cooled water into your watering can and you’re golden. This method is great for emergency rescues, but it’s a bit like using a fire extinguisher when a match goes out—effective, but dramatic.
How to dechlorinate water for plants | PDF
