Is your water purifier safe? Three strokes teach you to check yourself, guarding the whole family healthy drinking water

Today we are going to talk about a topic that is particularly close to our lives but is easily ignored - the safety of the water purifier. Recently, a friend wrote to me privately that every time I see the instructions of their own water purifier written in the “scale inhibitor”, the heart is a little panicky, this thing in the end is not safe? Drinking into the stomach will not have any effect? Therefore, today's article, must be with you to understand!

First to give you a little science, the so-called “scale inhibitor”, in fact, is a kind of water pipes, kettles, water heaters and other equipment to prevent the formation of a thick layer of white limescale in the small helpers. It is usually added to the filter cartridge of a water purifier, and by mixing it with tap water, the calcium and magnesium ions that love to make trouble become obedient, and are less likely to clump together to form hard-to-clean deposits.
Imagine, without this thing, your home kettle may not be used for a few months, you can scrape off a thick layer of white crust, which is not only unsightly, but also affects the heating efficiency, and even breeding bacteria. But has it ever occurred to you that these small particles and molecules are really that safe?

What we have to be vigilant about “scale inhibitors”?
Many people think that with a water purifier, everything will be fine, but the fact is far from being so simple. There are many types of scale inhibitors on the market, some of which are food-grade polyphosphates, some of which are resin balls or other chemical compositions. If they are not properly purchased or used, the following risks are very likely to exist:
-The additives in some unofficial products may exceed the standard. 
There is no long-term tracking study on the effects of long-term ingestion of some of the chemical ingredients on the human body.  
-Impurities can enter the drinking water if not properly installed or maintained.
To take the most common example: polyphosphate-based scale inhibitors. Theoretically, it passes national standards, but if it is put in excess or not replaced in a timely manner, it can raise phosphorus levels in drinking water. If you have elderly people, children, or people with kidney problems in your home, it's really important to pay attention.

How can you tell if your home's scale inhibitor is safe?
Don't worry, in fact, you can do some simple judgment at home, just need to master three tips:
Look at the product certification and instructions
Legitimate brands will be clearly labeled filter materials, the amount of put and replacement cycle. Packaging generally have QS logo or water-related batch number. There is no such information or ambiguous all pass out! Remember: it's better to be a bit of a pain in the ass than to be sloppy.
Regular replacement of filter cartridges / consumables
Many families wait until their water tastes bad before they think of changing the filter cartridge, but it's already too late. Scale inhibitors also have a life expectancy, and once they fail, not only do they fail to protect, they may also become a breeding ground for bacteria. Therefore, it should be replaced regularly according to the recommended time in the manual, and if you are too lazy to remember, you can set up a cell phone reminder.
Observe the change of tap water and body reaction
If you find that the boiling water is usually not a white layer, now suddenly began to emerge a lot of fine powdery precipitation, to pay attention to; and then, for example, some people suddenly have diarrhea or abdominal discomfort, do not completely rule out the problem of drinking water. At this time it is best to stop using a few days to see if the symptoms are relieved, and then ask a professional test.

How to choose reliable water purification equipment and supplies?
In fact, the big brands on the market, such as the United States, Qinyuan and so on, most of the materials they choose are tested and qualified and have been proved by many experiments. But even so, we can not be taken lightly.

In the purchase, you can take the initiative to consult the sales staff about the source of filtering materials and test reports, and keep the bills, in order to prepare for the subsequent rights of the need. When buying online, we should recognize the official flagship store or authorized dealers, not greedy for cheap, do not buy three products. In addition, if the conditions allow, you can ask a third-party monitoring organization to regularly sample test the quality of drinking water at home, so that you can drink with peace of mind!

In addition to preventing risks, these habits are also super important! Many friends think that the water purifier installed on everything, in fact, also need to develop good daily habits. For example: the first cup of fresh purified tap water is best to pour out without, especially the first cup in the morning, because the night accumulation time is long, there is an accumulation of impurities; usually more ventilation, do not let the humid environment of the kitchen to promote the breeding of microorganisms; regular cleaning of the surface of the machine and the interface dust stains, but also to ensure the importance of hygiene!

Tip: “the first cup of caution in the morning,” “keep the kitchen ventilated and dry,” “a little more diligent, wipe more” written in the end in fact, no matter how much progress in science and technology, the natural world was originally clear and pure! That mouthful of sweetness, is most worthy of our cherish and care.
As the health gatekeeper of the family, each of us should use our brains and be a little more diligent to keep the drinking safety of the whole family in check. Have any doubts, you can find a professional organization to test or consult with the relevant departments, do not let the “small negligence” evolved into “big trouble”.

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