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"calcium carbonate in the (hard) water became solid at higher temperatures, trapping the plastic particles within"
No gas involved. They did recommend straining the boiled water through a coffee filter and the harder the water the better.
If I have soft water, can I add a Tums to my boiling water?
Just put it in the freezer for an hour or two