Yes, you read that right. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) neutralizes chlorine instantly, like a tiny, edible superhero. A single 500mg tablet—the kind you buy for colds—can dechlorinate 100 liters of water. Crush it, stir it into a gallon of tap water, and wait five minutes. Done. The chemical reaction turns chlorine into harmless chloride, which is basically table salt without the attitude.
This method is especially popular among aquarium hobbyists who keep sensitive fish or shrimp. It’s also a great trick for hikers using treated water in remote areas. And here’s the cultural nod: in Japan, some high-end tea ceremonies use ascorbic acid drops to perfect their water profile. You are now in that lineage.
