I have hard water, what should I use in the iron
1625279
Regular tap water is fine. There are directions for descaling the boiler in the owners manual.
1625280
Instructions for the iron suggest tap water or a mix of 50/50 tap and distilled. There is no discussion of water types. I would definitely us the 50/50 with your hard water. Be sure to release the steam when you shut it off. Even though I have very good water, I still raise iron above my head hoping water will drain out of iron and hose.
1625281
If it is really hard, you can use bottled distilled water from the store. We live in the Pacific Northwest and our water is hard but not too bad, I use water right out of the tap. You can always clean out the reservoir with a good vinegar soak overnight or with a hard water cleanser made for cleaning coffee pots.
1625282
I think we have the hardest water on the planet and so i just buy the gallon distilled water from walmart or wherever. If you find a better way to treat the water cheaper let me know.
1625283
I use 1/2 spring water from the store and 1/2 distilled from the store. I bought a gallon of each, and since the iron only uses very little water, I still have 3/4 of a gallon of each. I bought a pyrex measuring cup to keep near the iron to measure the water. I have accidentally scratched the bottom of my iron...so take it easy with pins/sequins. I love this iron!
1625284
For the first six months of ownership I descaled it monthly with vinegar. I changed my water filter to reverse osmosis late last year and have been using the RO water since then. Descaling is important for long life. Even diluting the hard water with distilled or RO will still leave hard water deposits, just proportionally less.
1625285
Distilled water only, which can be purchased from any grocery store. Enjoy!
1625286
My Rowenta iron recommends 50/50 tap with distilled water for any water over 12 grains per one gallon. Since Reliable doesn't mention, I would use that as a guide.Check with your water company to find out what your water supply is. Mine is 16 grains here in West Texas, so I don't even bother with tap, but use 50/50 bottled spring and distilled or 100% spring.
1733383
Time for a new iron. The main water container has a pinhole size hole in it. Sometime the water contaminates cause this. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Finkcreek
1097761
You don't have to but it is recommended. Using distilled water prevents calcium buildup in the iron.
107262
I usually use plain tap water, but I think they suggest distilled because if you have high mineral content in your water supply it can cause a build-up in the iron and cause it not to work properly over time.
1291576
like hard water stains? It will remove hard water stains but with hard water, you will get them again (I have this issue). It will also remove rust(iron) (if you have well water)
2086879
I don't know for sure, but I would think so. I think the hard water residue or water softner residue would build up. I know it shortened the life of my steam iron. Personally I wouldn't chance it. Go on Haan.com for more info.
395713
We use distilled water. I'm not sure you have to, but it seems as though it's always better for the iron. We get plenty of steam and use rather a small amount of water, now that I think of it. We're very happy with the iron.
89276
I use tap water all the time, always have. I am in Western New York - we don't have hard water here. That may make a difference in whether or not you can get away with tap water in your iron.
1097760
i have been using tap water with not problems. I'm sure it would be better to use distilled water in any iron however, as any tap water is going to have some minerals that build up on heating elements.
326647
You can use tap water. If your water has a lot of minerals you will need to clean the steamer occasionally. Instructions for cleaning come in the box.
217114
I'm not sure about iron content, but we have extremely hard water. We don't have a water softener and over the past year and a half of constant use we have not had a problem with it at all.
2205435
FWIW...we use distilled water and it works fine. Using Tap water will eventually accumulate mineral deposits in the iron that may damage the unit and likely void the warranty.
1021521
I always use bottled water in this type of device, I also do in a steam iron. If you have very soft iron free water I guess you could use tap water. With the high evaporation rate to create steam, I do not trust tap water. I used a steam iron with tap water once and it put brown stains on a white shirt (iron in the water). The iron also clogged up rather quickly.
1922069
Distiller water is recommended. It will be better for the life of the steamer. Tap water has harsh minerals.
995451
Perfect. We have well water with high iron content. I put in algacide & about 1/2 bottle of vitamin c tablets and our pool water stays perfectly clear. I run my salt system 2 hours a day. If it rains and water turns green just add more vitamin c.
244574
They actually recommend Morton solar salt. If you have iron in your water make sure to get salt that has an iron reducer.
1557912
I use Mortons rust out, because my well has a high iron content, but depending on your water condition, you can probably any good water softener salt. unit does a great job, and uses very little salt