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Details on using Instapot to boil water for 10 minutes
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 15, 2025 | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
@melinda561 I am curious as to why we use distilled water in the instant pot. Doesn't the steam under pressure sterilize the water? I use distilled water when soaking my equipment.
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@smallfish1 The distilled water prevents mineral buildup in the instant pot. When I boiled my equipment on the stove, I used it for same reason. Now I boil spring water in glass purculators for drinking and you can see the minerals adhered to them. I use same cleaning process , regular water, dawn and vinegar before using them again .
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@smallfish1 I soak my equipment in regular water, dawn and vinegar beforehand. I then use distilled water in instant pot to prevent mineral deposits.