Do I need to use distill water to steam it or regular water from the tap would work?
325857
regular water is fine but all mine is reverse osmosis. If you don't i would watch for lime build up.
325858
I use my regular tap water, but I guess that would depend on, the quality of water where you live.
1601101
The manufacturer recommends just using plain, distilled water ( I just use my tap water) and honestly? It works amazingly well with just the power of steam. I wouldn't recommend putting anything in the water except maybe a little white vinegar here and there to reduce any internal buildup you may get from calcium or lime deposits. I have added a few drops of essential oil to other steamers I've used in the past ( lemon or orange ) to make the house smell nice while I was mopping, but its definitely not something they recommend, so use it at your own risk!
278988
Have always used cold tap water, but I would think distilled water would be better, and yes it would last longer, and you may not need to clean as often.
1029649
Tap water. No distilled water required. I LOVE this steamer - lots of power - works great.
1996882
Yes, but it is RECOMMENDED that you use distilled water. We use distilled water.
2122161
I use regular tap water. The manual in fact says to use untreated tap water. The manual does suggest a mix of distilled and tap water when the tape water is very hard. Use tap water.
973873
I believe the instructions say to use tap water and empty the tank when you finish. I always used distilled water anyway.
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.
2086878
It really depends on how hard your tap water is. I have naturally soft water at our house so the unit is fine. If you are really concerned even with soft water or need to use a water softener for your house then use distilled water.
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.
906714
If I remember correctly, you are suppose to use hot water from the tap. This unit is not one that heats it although I have not used mine yet.
1708755
First of all, the manufacturer recommend distilled water but plain water works just fine. As per water temperature, it doesn't matter. It will steam as soon as you turn it on. There is no on-off button. By the way, this doesn't work well on carpets.
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.
345881
I believe the booklet says to only use distilled water. Trust me, with the steam coming out, you won't need cleaning solution - it took nail polish off my kitchen floor (mess from my girls playing dress up) and paint drops off the tile in the hall. The steam is all you need.
336425
Yes. I use filtered tap water. Some people use distilled water, but I find that tap water works just fine.
879630
I'm sure it is better to use distilled. However, I use tap water and just clean regularly to get rid of some of the mineral buildup.
278989
We use tap water and periodically follow the instructions to use vinegar to keep it working properly. Given the amount of water needed to fill it, I wouldn't spend the extra money to buy distilled water. We have quite a bit of calcium in our tap water and have not found it to be a problem with this humidifier. Hope this helps.