How to Prevent Contamination in Distillation

Distillation is a specialized form of purified water purification which removes minerals and other contaminants. At its core, distillation involves boiling the water then collecting its steam before condensing it to produce distilled water for use as sterilizer, in brewing or making baby formula – or medical labs where sterile pure water must be provided in order to avoid infection and contamination.

Distilled water can also be beneficial when washing cars and cleaning heating and cooling systems where mineral build-up could cause damage. Furthermore, distilled water is preferred by steam irons and CPAP machines as it does not contain chemicals that could potentially cause corrosion or shorten their life spans.

Home distillation units range in size from small, round carts to larger rectangular distillers. Distillation is an effective treatment option for treating water contamination; however, other techniques like filtration, UV light treatment and reverse osmosis may also be added as home treatment systems to further improve quality and taste of drinking water.

Distillation typically inactivates microorganisms through its boiling process; however, bacterial contamination can still occur if left idle for too long or introduced through the outlet spigot. Cleaning your distiller frequently with an organic acid cleaner is crucial in providing safe drinking water.