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March 12, 2026
You be the judge: should my housemate stop warming her mug and then pouring the water back into the kettle?
Brent thinks Amy’s habit is unhygienic, but she says his argument doesn’t hold water. Trouble’s brewing – and you decide who’s in the right
TL;DR
- Brent objects to Amy pouring water used to warm her mug back into the shared kettle.
- Brent believes this practice is unhygienic and degrades the quality and taste of the water.
- Amy defends her method, stating it's hygienic because boiling water kills germs and that discarding the water would be wasteful.
- Amy cites the cold Ohio climate and their poorly insulated house as reasons for needing to keep coffee warm.
- The housemates have discussed the issue, with Amy proposing compromises, but a full resolution has not been reached.
- Guest contributors in 'The jury of Guardian readers' offer various opinions, with some siding with Brent and others suggesting a second kettle.
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