Does it have to be distilled water to dillute with? I live in a very rural area (hence the problem getting any kind of pool repairman to come). I think I can buy distilled water in my nearest town, but that is 10miles. I'm 40 miles from a pool store. I put a piece of a cloth diaper in my skimmer basket and secured it around the edge with a rubber band for a temporary sock. Seems to be working. Water is flowing through it fine and it is catching debri.