You are going to need a bottle to work with. It can be glass or plastic and any size or shape you want for the most part—though you do need to be able to fit socks around the top and the bottom. I do ...

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Some bottles on this list are insulated stainless steel that keeps your water very cold for long periods of time. But others are plastic, glass, or non-insulated steel, as several of the people I ...

Plus, homemade distilled water is great for DIY kitchen and bathroom cleaning ... but making it home will save you money and keep a few plastic jugs out of the recycling system.