Can you use tap water or does it require distilled water?
1455198
The instructions do not state what type of water. I use distilled so it doesn't get a build-up on the unit.
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!
1139610
you can use filtered tap water (like from a brita) . it works better than just tap water.
1029650
its ok to use tap water but they recommend using half tap water and half demineralized water but I have not have any problems using just tap water
510709
I use distilled water I do not believe it is required this is a very large unit. Probably wouldn't buy it again
1029649
Tap water. No distilled water required. I LOVE this steamer - lots of power - works great.
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.
1996882
Yes, but it is RECOMMENDED that you use distilled water. We use distilled water.
1861871
no instructions dont say you have to use distilled water. i use tap water .
80963
I'm not sure. Normally, distilled water has been used in steam irons to prevent mineral buildup and shortening its lifespan. I have a whole home water softener, so I don't use distilled. Water from a faucet purification device like Pur could be used, as well as one that uses a container, like Brita. Then again, if you don't expect to keep the iron forever, use tap water. The whole idea is that if the tap water is hard (has lots of minerals), you should use water without minerals (distilled). I've had this iron for over 2 years and it still works like new. Hope this helps!
1811997
I use tap water. It says distilled is better but i haven't had any issues. Been using it weekly since i got it about 5 months ago
1990931
You feed it distilled water if kept indoors and if placed outdoors it can have only rain water and must be kept moist so if a dry spell then you would use distilled water. No tap water!!! The plant will catch its own bugs if kept outdoors.
627678
I read not to use distilled water. The minerals in your tap water help the "water low" sensor realize when to turn off the unit...
1652921
The instructions do not say you have to use distilled water, relying on their filter to keep out mineral build up, but clearly using distilled water would work better and you do not have to replace the filter at some point.
382838
You can buy a filter for it, but it is not required to make it work. I use distilled water in mine and there is no danger.
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!
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.
385605
Saline or distilled is fine. Just no tap water as it has all those extra chemicals in it.