What kind of water do you use in your machine?
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It's a bad idea to use anything other than distilled water (as a preventative measure to avoid sinus infections).
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You should only use distilled, I was told. Afterwards besure to rinse it out with clear water.
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Stephanie, I use water from my Reverse osmosis system. After I use it I also run a half tank of distilled water through the machine to remove the residual powder buildup. I've tried several types of powders and recommend SinuAir individual packets.
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I use filtered water from my fridge, heat in microwavable Pyrex measure cup then allow to cool to 'lukewarm' before using.
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I used water I had boiled for three minutes after surgery, now I use tap water
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I use warm salt water. I used to use uniodized table salt, then I switched to the packets that Dr. Gross an sells. Then I had surgery and I was prescribed pharmaceutical grade sodium chloride, premixed in bottles. My insurance covers it and it's easy to use so that's what I've stayed with since the surgery. If it weren't paid for or convenient I'd probable go back to the table salt. Hope that helps!
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Distilled. I add 3/8 tsp Kosher salt per 250 ml, about 1/16 tsp baking soda. Then warm to room temp by filling 2 (very clean) aluminum soda bottles. I put those in a sink of hot water, the aluminum will conduct the heat much faster. This is a great machine, I say that after daily use for almost a year.
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I use tap as I'm on a well and I use non-iodine salt as the iodine is uncomfortable to your nose
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Yes - use only plain water. Any cleaners, etc. will only serve to clog the machine and may render it useless.
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I use regular coffee. Be sure not to over fill the filter or else your machine will make a mess.
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Most tap water can be used in this iron. If water is very hard, distilled or demineralized water should be used. Do not use water processed through home water softening systems because this water contains minerals that may be harmful to the iron. Do not use water additives or substitute water such as linen or scented water in the steam iron. They can stain fabrics or damage the iron
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i use reg water...but add a flavored creamora and ice...I love it...I am sure it will be fine black. I only use it in the summer when I drink iced coffee.....
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I just use water. There is a cleaner they recommend in the user manual for tough cleaning but I have not used it.
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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.
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The manual says all Singer Home Essentials irons are designed to be used with regular tap water, BUT if your water is especially hard or if you use a water softener, you should try using inexpensive bottled spring water. I ONLY use bottled water. The manual also says to never use water with additives, including scents, starches, or fabric conditioners, as they can cause deposits to form in the iron that can stain clothing.
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Hello, you can use plain water but be sure it is distilled or RO water. We do however recommend record cleaning fluid made for vacuum record cleaning machines. We have many different types available. Let us know how we can help. Regards, Dan Dedicated Audio
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No, tap water is fine. Distilled takes out some chemicals. If you have very hard water, you may want to use filtered water. I use tap water.
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it's better to use distilled water or reverse osmosis water. Avoid mineral water since certain minerals can potentially degrade the H202
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Sorry to say I returned the unit and purchased something else. However most units can use tap water but the real issue is the component in the water minerals, calcium, lime etc. So u have to clean it every couple of days or the build up affects the operation
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They do suggest distilled water, but I have been using regular water and I have no problems. I have 8 humidifiers (3 different types that all use a sponge) and I have used regular tap water for a few years. The only potential problem that I can see would be if the tap water has a high mineral content.
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Yes it's better to use distilled water. It's a cleaner water and it won't clog it up.
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Yes you must use distilled water;ordinary faucet work works too. If you won't drink it don't put it in the machine.
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I just use distilled water. Unless your floor is SUPER dirty the steam lifts dirt just fine.
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i use filter water from my fridge. and that helps.so right now I don't use the cleaning cartridge and clean the machine once a week.