Bottled and other water

Row of stainless steel tumble dryers in a laundrette against a pale wall

Is tumble dryer or dehumidifier water distilled?

Part of our bottled and other water guide The tank fills with clear water, and the iron handbook asks for distilled. Is the first the second? You can check how...

Is tumble dryer or dehumidifier water distilled?

Part of our bottled and other water guide The tank fills with clear water, and the iron handbook asks for distilled. Is the first the second? You can check how...

Large clear blue water jug with a blue cap on a plain white background

Is distilled water the same as filtered or puri...

Part of our bottled and other water guide The jug says filtered, the bottle says purified and the iron handbook says distilled. Are those three names for one thing? You...

Is distilled water the same as filtered or puri...

Part of our bottled and other water guide The jug says filtered, the bottle says purified and the iron handbook says distilled. Are those three names for one thing? You...

Glass of water beside a toothbrush and tube of toothpaste on a white surface

Does bottled water contain fluoride or chlorine?

Part of our bottled and other water guide Some bottled water labels carry a fluoride statement and others are not required to. What do the rules ask for, and what...

Does bottled water contain fluoride or chlorine?

Part of our bottled and other water guide Some bottled water labels carry a fluoride statement and others are not required to. What do the rules ask for, and what...

Calm, clear turquoise water stretching to a flat horizon under a bright blue sky

Is boiled water the same as distilled water?

Part of our bottled and other water guide The kettle clicks off, the steam has gone and there is scale on the element. Has that turned the water in the...

Is boiled water the same as distilled water?

Part of our bottled and other water guide The kettle clicks off, the steam has gone and there is scale on the element. Has that turned the water in the...

Chrome bathroom tap on a white basin against soft grey tiles in bright, clean light

Is bottled water just filtered tap water?

Part of our bottled and other water guide The label says water, drinking water, spring or mineral. Which of those could be the same water that comes out of your...

Is bottled water just filtered tap water?

Part of our bottled and other water guide The label says water, drinking water, spring or mineral. Which of those could be the same water that comes out of your...

Clear water flowing from a row of ornate copper fountain spouts against a blue-green wall in warm light

What is spring water, and is it better than tap?

Part of our bottled and other water guide The label says spring and the picture shows a hillside. What does UK law actually mean by it, and how could you...

What is spring water, and is it better than tap?

Part of our bottled and other water guide The label says spring and the picture shows a hillside. What does UK law actually mean by it, and how could you...