Does it require distilled water?
1646934
Not to my knowledge. We are using RO water because our well water is terrible!
1646935
Still recommend using distilled water. I don't remember it saying you did NOT have to use distilled, but if you don't you will have eventual build-up of deposits. The other advantage of using DI water is that if you run the steamer dry, it doesn't really hurt it.
1646936
If you live in a place like Central Texas where the water is HARD and you don't have a water softener, be sure to use distilled or plan on soaking the reservoir with vinegar after every few uses to remove the scale build up.
1857771
No. Regular water but you need to add disinfectant to prevent mold and bacteria.
77827
Please use only distilled water or you can use detox water. Other combination do not mix well with the minerals.
1953722
It says distilled water is not necessary. However, we have our own well water supply, and there is lime in the water. Therefore, I still choose to use distilled water in my iron. It's a great iron!
932719
Yes it's better to use distilled water. It's a cleaner water and it won't clog it up.
522893
No, it won't mix properly. Distilled water is available at drug stores in the US. You will still have to mix it before adding it. I use an empty bottle from rubbing alcohol, but any nonreactive vessel you can buy at the same store you get the water from should work. If the res. i going low often, check the cap for tightness and the plastic where it mounts to the body for small cracks.
561341
Sorry, I don't have an answer to that. I was surprised when I read in the instructions that use of distilled water was not necessary. Perhaps because the Rowenta is such a great iron.
45312
Distilled water would not be a bad idea, however my wife's lasted 25 years and she used only tap water, and she bought another one when it quit.
1598003
When I first got it yes. But now that I use distilled water and clean it weekly no problem.
242684
Yes you still need to replace it. Distilled water is not treated and often is able to grow more bacteria (no chlorine) so your filter can actually become a breeding ground for bacteria that are put into the air should you not replace it regularly.
932621
If you only use distilled water, a filter is not required. It is recomended if you use tap water.
940354
Yes, with distilled or purified water. Remember DMSO grabs stuff and quickly brings it into the body so you don't want to take in any toxins from regular tap water. Dilute at a minimum 50/50. More typical use is at 70%-75% water.
1996882
Yes, but it is RECOMMENDED that you use distilled water. We use distilled water.
385605
Saline or distilled is fine. Just no tap water as it has all those extra chemicals in it.
6567
Mine works fine, also. I only use distilled water because it is "highly recommended" in the manual.
1152483
Yes. But, if you have a lot calcium in your water I would use distiller water.
1219119
I just use regular water but I assume distilled water will reduce the amount of chemical build-up in the long run.