Understanding pH Levels and Kangen Water Settings

What is pH?

pH stands for "potential of hydrogen" and measures how acidic or alkaline a substance is on a scale of 0-14. A pH of 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is alkaline. It is a property of a substance or solution, not a measure of how a water setting changes the body's pH.

Why pH Matters for Water Settings

Each water setting has a different intended practical use:

• Strong Kangen Water: pH 11.5 for cleaning and produce washing, not drinking
• Kangen Water: pH 8.5 to 9.5 for drinking and cooking
• Clean Water: pH 7.0 for neutral filtered-water uses
• Beauty Water: pH 4.0 to 6.0 for personal-care routines
• Strong Acidic Water: pH 2.5 for appropriate surface sanitizing

Common pH Levels

pH Is Not a Diet Scorecard

Food and drinks have their own pH values, but drinking alkaline water is not a way to balance body pH or offset particular foods:

• Soft drinks and coffee are commonly acidic beverages
• Water pH can affect flavor in tea, coffee, and cooking
• Water pH is one feature to compare in a home ionizer
• Individual nutrition questions belong with a qualified professional

How Kangen Water Uses pH

A Kangen machine uses electrolysis to create distinct water settings from filtered tap water. The settings are intended for specific practical uses:

• pH 8.5 to 9.5 for drinking and cooking
• pH 7.0 for neutral filtered-water uses
• pH 11.5 for cleaning and produce washing
• pH 4.0 to 6.0 for personal-care routines
• pH 2.5 for appropriate surface sanitizing

Getting Started with Alkaline Water

1. See each setting demonstrated at a local Honolulu tasting
2. Use drinking settings for drinking and cooking
3. Use cleaning and acidic settings only for their intended applications
4. Ask about filters, maintenance, and Oahu hard-water care