Cooking

The balance of ingredients is incredibly important when preparing food, and since water is a key ingredient in many dishes, the type of water used can significantly impact the appearance, flavor and nutritional content of a dish. Using alkaline water in cooking can improve the final result on all fronts. Noodles and rice cooked in alkaline water are imbued with a pleasant taste and untainted color, meaning they’ll taste richer and more satisfying, and look more attractive. When fruit and vegetables are washed, they may absorb contaminants in their skin, so using pure, toxin-free mineral water is important to avoid this.

Cooking vegetables in tap water can also cause discoloration, such as turning bright green broccoli yellow; as well potentially impact the flavor of cooked vegetables. Soups and stocks are also excellent applications for alkaline water—as they have a significant water component, the final outcome can be greatly altered by water quality. Using pure alkaline mineral water for soups and stocks avoids adding toxins from regular tap water, as well as adding nutrition and enhancing the natural flavor of ingredients.

Preparing Tea and Coffee

In the 8th century, the Chinese “Sage of Tea”, Lu Yu, wrote a book on tea which contained information about different kinds of water sources that may be best for tea, which holds relevance still today. He proclaimed that the highest quality water for tea comes from slow-moving mountain springs. Considering both tea and coffee are predominantly water, the type of water you use for your brew can impacts the flavor. Pure water will allow the full flavors to resonate. Alkaline water has also been known to reduce the acidity of both tea and coffee, and works particularly well for light roast and cold brew coffee.

House Cleaning

Alkaline water can make household cleaning of surfaces and carpets easier and more environmentally friendly, without the use of harsh chemicals. The higher the pH level of a cleaner, the more corrosive it may be, and the more likely it is to leave behind an unsightly residue. Alkaline cleaning solutions are also more effective than acidic solutions when cleaning acidic soils—the most common type of soils, as well as kitchen grease and body oils. Using alkaline water is a way to help naturally draw out dirt from carpets and furniture. To use pure alkaline water for carpet cleaning, saturate the target area with alkaline water then dry it with a clean cloth. To remove marks and contaminants from surfaces such as countertops and floors, spray the surface with alkaline water before wiping dry with a clean cloth.

Washing Clothes & Stain Removal

Just as alkaline water can help draw out dirt from household cleaning, it can help remove stains from clothing and fabrics. Alkaline water breaks down oil and grease stains which can otherwise be hard to get out. If you use alkaline water with general clothes washing, the properties of alkaline water may allow you to use less detergent when washing your clothes, benefitting the environment and your wallet.

Car Cleaning

Alkaline detergents are the best overall cleaners for cars, for their ability to remove dirt, clay, salt, asphalt, rust and oxide, as well as organic materials such as bugs and tree sap. In order to preserve the alkalinity of your detergents, and to use a cleaning solution that is gentle on your car’s surface, be sure to use neutral to alkaline water when washing.

Bathing & Face Washing

Alkaline water and acidic water are also distinguishable in terms of their “feel”—acidic water is “hard”, whereas alkaline water is “soft”. When washing your face or bathing, the type of water you use can impact your skin condition—with acidic water making it dry and itchy and alkaline water leaves it soft and subtle. As hard water can make it more difficult to form a rinsable lather with soap or face cleaner, it can leave behind a residue that clogs your pores. Soft water on the other hand makes an easily rinsable lather. Overly high levels of minerals in hard acidic water can also damage skin cells, whereas soft alkaline water is gentler on the skin.