must use distilled water?
1139610
you can use filtered tap water (like from a brita) . it works better than just tap water.
1139611
Yes you must use distilled water;ordinary faucet work works too. If you won't drink it don't put it in the machine.
2157539
Shahed,Using distilled water will save you having to clean the boiler element. Filtered water won't help. Whether it's worth it or not depends on how hard your tap water is. If it's very hard, distilled water is the way to go.
2022705
Distilled would be best, but way too inconvenient and expensive. I use filtered, tap water and an ionic silver cube to prevent bacterial build up.
1097761
You don't have to but it is recommended. Using distilled water prevents calcium buildup in the iron.
336425
Yes. I use filtered tap water. Some people use distilled water, but I find that tap water works just fine.
1654541
it's fantastic, but try to only use distilled water. it works better! Its has pressure dial.
1601100
It says in the instructio not to. And holefully you are using distilled water? Do not use tap
603561
No, tap water is fine. Distilled takes out some chemicals. If you have very hard water, you may want to use filtered water. I use tap water.
77827
Please use only distilled water or you can use detox water. Other combination do not mix well with the minerals.
684783
Distilled water only, as a rule. Tap may have impurities that could promote mold and mildew growth. You could also use the Xikar refill solution, but it is pointless. Just distilled water and you are good to go!
664816
We have been using regular tap water, as the instructions for the iron allow. But if your water is rather "hard" (meaning it contains chemicals and it is difficult to get many suds when using soap and water to wash your hands, etc.) then distilled water would probably be the better way to go.
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I don't know. Our water has a high mineral content and I only use distilled water in my personal steamer and my steam iron as well. I have not had any problems with either of these so I think the distilled water is a good choice and it is very inexpensive because the steamer uses so little water anyway.
1996882
Yes, but it is RECOMMENDED that you use distilled water. We use distilled water.
1201233
you have to use distilled water as long as its a nice dry climate with a lot of flies
1219119
I just use regular water but I assume distilled water will reduce the amount of chemical build-up in the long run.
474374
Just buy a 1 gallon bottle of distilled water. Use whatever is left for refilling or when you clean the system completely.
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I highly recommend distilled water. I have a Rowenta iron and only use bottled water.