This is water after boiling cotton

[Lethalp]

This is what the water looked like after boiling my organic cotton

Sorry its on the side

This is what my plain hot water looks like.


This is obviously far from scientific, and may not be your experience, I was just curious so I thought I would have a look and see for myself.

I boiled the cotton 3 times, 10 minutes each time, then drained through a strainer repeat. I also waited till the water cooled before I took the pic.

I boiled the cotton in a stainless pot and there were about 20 or so cotton balls in there.

My brand of cotton I received today from Amazon, it is Swisspers organic triple size.
The package says contents: certified organic cotton, whitened with hydrogen peroxide.

Until today I have used regular cotton balls, not organic or boiled. I have not tried the new cotton yet its drying. I'll post my results with it after I have used some.

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[trouble1000]

I definitely wouldn't try drinking that water

I usually use cotton make-up removal pads, but they are 100% cotton, untreated, unbleached, with no additives. I did boil one the first time I used them and the water was crystal clear afterwards.

Now I just cut a 2mm stip, insert into the coil and vape away. I don't boil them anymore. No cotton taste, just a lovely flavoursome vape

 

[Jimi D.]

Why go through all that trouble ? USP cotton is sterile 100% cotton.

 

[emus]

Why go through all that trouble ? USP cotton is sterile 100% cotton.

USP balls or rolled?
My rolled cotton has short inconsistent strands that make dust when pulled apart.

 

[Jimi D.]

USP balls or rolled?
My rolled cotton has short inconsistent strands that make dust when pulled apart.

Rolled from CVS. No dust from mine, when I pull it apart.

 

[emus]

Rolled from CVS. No dust from mine, when I pull it apart.

Interesting.
Do you get nice long fibers like cotton ball fibers?

 

[TheSystemHasFailed]

Rolled from CVS. No dust from mine, when I pull it apart.

Ditching the silica? I thought you didn't like cotton. Do tell!

 

[Jimi D.]

Ditching the silica? I thought you didn't like cotton. Do tell!

Nope. I still have the cotton left over when I first tried it. I just don't like the way cotton tastes.

 

[Endor]

I keep hearing about sterile cotton and such. Truth is, anything that is labeled "sterile" loses sterility once the package is open.

I don't think people boil to sterilize, but rather to remove any leftover impurities such as bleaching agents or sizing... at least this is the way I view it. I can say that cotton yarn, in particular, benefits from boiling; I've tried it both boiled and unboiled, in the same configuration, and the unboiled yarn definitely had a funky taste from the sizing used during manufacturing.

 

[Jimi D.]

Interesting.
Do you get nice long fibers like cotton ball fibers?

Yes. When I cut it, you can see layers. When I pull it apart, it looks the same as cotton ball fibers.

 

[Jimi D.]

I keep hearing about sterile cotton and such. Truth is, anything that is labeled "sterile" loses sterility once the package is open.

I don't think people boil to sterilize, but rather to remove any leftover impurities such as bleaching agents or sizing... at least this is the way I view it. I can say that cotton yarn, in particular, benefits from boiling; I've tried it both boiled and unboiled, in the same configuration, and the unboiled yarn definitely had a funky taste from the sizing used during manufacturing.

I had asked a doctor friend what's the best cotton to use. He said USP sterile cotton rolls.

 

[emus]

Yes. When I cut it, you can see layers. When I pull it apart, it looks the same as cotton ball fibers.

One person on CVS site said the rolled cotton was lower quality than in the past. Makes me wonder if you got a good roll and I got a bad one. When I run out of boiled cotton balls (2016?) maybe I will check far end of my rolled cotton.

 

[Jimi D.]

One person on CVS site said the rolled cotton was lower quality than in the past. Makes me wonder if you got a good roll and I got a bad one. When I run out of boiled cotton balls (2016?) maybe I will check far end of my rolled cotton.

That's always a possibility. Let me know how it turns out in a couple of years from now man

 

[jhev]

Sterile cotton is sterile because its soaked in hydrogen peroxide not something I want to vape

 

[Endor]

One person on CVS site said the rolled cotton was lower quality than in the past.

I read this on the CVS website too and found it really odd... who takes the time to rate the quality of rolled cotton?

Oh, yeah, probably a RBA guy...

 

[Jimi D.]

Sterile cotton is sterile because its soaked in hydrogen peroxide not something I want to vape

I need to have a talk with my dr. friend then. That BASTID !!

 

[rbeckys8]

so is peaches and cream as good as loose cotton?

 

[ambientech]

Sterile cotton is sterile because its soaked in hydrogen peroxide not something I want to vape

I use hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash so I am not too worried about absorbing a trace amount more.

 

[Thrasher]

Just dont leave the pot unattended -

Honey have you seen my cotton balls?

No I havent babe, but that soup you made was kind of bland and the dumplings were chewy.

 

[Talyon]

Just dont leave the pot unattended -

Honey have you seen my cotton balls?

No I havent babe, but that soup you made was kind of bland and the dumplings were chewy.

Oh great, way to go.......... Now I've got Coke spewing out my nose, and all over my iPad. Best joke of da day, I assume it's a joke.