Does this product require distilled water?
834963
No it does not. The directions don't mention the use of distilled water. So far I have not had any issues with this steamer and I use it weekly.
834964
I personally think it's best to use distilled water, so that mineral deposits from tap water won't ruin your purchase.
834965
The one I purchased does not require distilled water so I use regular tap water. So far everything is fine. If after prolonged use there is buildup, like all the other steaming products, vinegar and water should clear that up nicely.
834966
A big part of why I like this machine is that it uses regular tap water. But have a towel wrapped around neck and shoulders because the dripping water is very HOT!!
627679
As far as I know, distilled water is not necessary. I'm using regular bottled drinking water and it is still working just fine. About the white dust, I haven't feel any white dust yet. It might be because I've only used it for a few months.
326468
It is recommended (and I do!) use distilled water...very inexpensive and I've seen no rust at all.
1015820
The instruction booklet just calls it a "demineralization cartridge". I don't use it. Distilled water is MUCH better. Also, see answer #1, below.
561342
I think you don't NEED to use distilled water rather than you SHOULD NOT use it. It's a pleasure being able to use tap water, IMHO.
1590872
Mine didn't but I have used one of these devices for about 30 years. The filters are too small to do any good so I pour the distilled water into a Brita pitcher and dispense it from there.
1455199
I actually use bottled water just for the simple fact that we have very hard water where I live. The device does not require that you use distilled water; that's at least what the insert reads. Hope this helps!
326644
Tap water has worked just fine. Distilled water is not necessary at all. Hope this helps.
284481
In adition to this product all you need is an aquarium air pump and tubing and I prefer to use distilled water. This product it's self does not need to be pluged in but the air pump that this product requires will need to be pluged in.
196539
You would need to contact the manufacturer, but I assume this product is mostly water, given that it's a distillate!
116531
Technically it can. Ideally you should use distilled water. However,I think the change would be minimal.
843430
I do not use distilled water. I use tap water. It uses about 2oz, it doesn't seem to damage my machine.
162451
Only if you use the water that was collected from the evaporated water and brought back to a liquid state. The point of distilled water is to have water that is pre-evaporated so that it only contain particles that are small enough or vaporize early enough to go through the steamer without building up and blocking the ports.
1424303
Yes, but I use tap water and it works fine. I have to fill it up once a day so buying distilled gets expensive.
1029649
Tap water. No distilled water required. I LOVE this steamer - lots of power - works great.
1885852
No - you only need to use the washing soda. This is, without a doubt the best product on the market.
2206374
Pretty much. The insides cake up with mineral deposits if not using distilled water. So that needs to be cleaned once every few months. Instructions say to use distilled water, but I have not been doing that, so I can't say if any cleaning would be needed then. Even without distilled water, the outside doesn't get dirty and function is unaffected.