I think mixing the activated Miracle-Mineral-Supplement with water does get the best results. The only thing that I think people aren't doing properly is adding enough water, which helps take care of it being "too strong". Also, if using citric acid as the activator, you do not need to use a 5:1 ratio as suggested by JH, I often use 3 drops citric acid to 1 Miracle-Mineral-Supplement , then add 500 mls of water (or add 250 mls, then "chase" it with another glass of water).