Do the instructions state that you HAVE to use distilled water? I have soft water so there wouldn't be lime build up, I think.
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no instructions dont say you have to use distilled water. i use tap water .
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I believe using distilled water is a suggestion to make the steamer last longer.
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I did not see this in the instructions and use regular tap water. If for some reason you get build up I am sure you can rinse it with some CLR
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To prevent any mineral build-up, I use distilled water. Distilled water is cheap..
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Hi Brenda, it's easy to figure out how to use even without the English instruction. I use normal type water as I don't have distilled water. Just remember to leave the parts to dry completely before keeping the item after use.
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Vinegar (acetic acid) will dissolve the hard water lime accumulation. Fill the unit with vinegar and allow it to sit filled with vinegar in the sink overnight. The vinegar should dissolve the lime. If you fill the unit with bottled distilled water instead of tap water you will not get lime build up. Oscar
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I have had two units now and they both have done this. My husband and I think it's due to hard water and the mineral build up. You can deep clean it, we have used a mineral cleaner on it not sure what the company would think of that. However we are back to having to get a new one due to build up. We will try distilled water only next time.
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I have been using distilled because our tap water is quite hard and I think it will help to keep any build up to a minimum.
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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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I believe the instructions say to use tap water and empty the tank when you finish. I always used distilled water anyway.
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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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You are only supposed to use distilled water. If you use tap water, minerals can build up and break it. If you used distilled water and it broke, call the company and they should honor their warranty.
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I used it. We have fairly soft water but it varies according to which reservoir is sourced. These units, i understand, are vulnerable to lime deposits so you have to back flush with vinegar periodically I opted for a filter too and you use these valves to change the cartridge. So if you have really soft water maybe you can avoid the extra expense and or work puzzle solving on the installation.
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Are you using distilled water? If you are using regular tap water it may have a calcium build up in there. It willMake it run irregular.
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Still recommend using distilled water. I don't remember it saying you did NOT have to use distilled, but if you don't you will have eventual build-up of deposits. The other advantage of using DI water is that if you run the steamer dry, it doesn't really hurt it.
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I used non-distilled water. It didn't work either way. The water dripped through the bottom of the machine, all over my dresser (and the electronic components inside) rendering it useless (many of the reviewers had the same problem...defective). Save your money. :-/
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Please use only distilled water or you can use detox water. Other combination do not mix well with the minerals.
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If you want your filters to last, you should be using distilled water or RO water. I have had mine running for 5 months now, filling it only from my water cooler and haven't had any problems with lime or calcium. It does get stinky after a week or 2 but that is because my cats are getting food pellets into the bowl. Regular cleaning is required.
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Tap water has worked just fine. Distilled water is not necessary at all. Hope this helps.