If you’re making baby formula or using a CPAP machine, go with distilled. It’s sterile and free of everything. Just don’t drink it long-term unless you’re a fan of mineral supplements and dry skin.
For everyday drinking, cooking, or making coffee that doesn’t taste like a plastic bottle’s regret? Buy purified water. It’s cleaner than tap, but it still has a soul. Plus, it won’t make you feel like you’re drinking a philosophy book.
Pro tip: if you’re really cheap (like me), buy a Brita filter at home. That’s basically purified water for pennies. Distillation at home? Unless you love the sound of a boiling kettle for four hours, just skip it.
A Final, Slightly Absurd Thought
In a way, distilled water is the sociopath of hydration. It’s pure, it’s cold, and it doesn’t care about your feelings. Purified water is the friendly neighborhood barista—clean, reliable, and knows your order.
So next time you’re in that water aisle, don’t panic. Grab the purified bottle, give the distilled bottle a quiet nod of respect, and walk away. Your bones will thank you. Your hair will thank you. And your inner water nerd will finally have peace.
