Do you have to use distilled water in it?
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Using distilled water will cut down on the sediment and growth in the filter media, but I still wouldn't recommend it. Distilled water is just too expensive. The better alternative is to get some Bacteriostatic Water Treatment solution and to replace the filter from time to time. Both will be much less expensive than 6 gallons of distilled water every day.
504234
No, I use regular tap water. Ours has some minerals in it, which cause some hardening of the wick. But I anticipate replacing the wick every year anyway, so I just go along with that. I don't see a need to buy special water.
504235
I second C. Flaten's response. I don't know the brand but I add a capful of bacteriostatic solution to maybe every other fill and have had no problems. Eventually you'll want to clean everything out and replace your filter anyway, but since a little water is always left in the bottom of the humidifier, the solution keeps microbes from taking up residence which can cause an odor (not to mention make you sick!).
504236
nope, at least I don't. I gave had mine for about two months and just have been using tap water.
504237
No. I use just plain tap water although I sometimes use the treatment to it. I use Essick Air Products 1970 Humidifier Bacteria Treatment. A bottle of that goes a long way.
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.
336424
It recommends distilled water but I use tap water and so far no problems. I am still very pleased with this purchase after using this machine on a weekly basis for several months now.
940274
yes. we do not have a water filter, just use a combo of filtered water from our 'fridge and distilled water. we descale it regularly.
336425
Yes. I use filtered tap water. Some people use distilled water, but I find that tap water works just fine.
1601100
It says in the instructio not to. And holefully you are using distilled water? Do not use tap
1997943
Yes, it can be dilluted with distilled water. See their website for SAFETY precautions and directions. The unused stuff needs to be kept in the fridge, and better yet, the freezer.
2094761
You are not suppose to use distilled water in these. I use regular faucet water in mine at home. I do use bottled water at work because that is what is handy (that would be similar to purified), but I never use distilled water. The instruction state not to use distilled water. I've never had to treat my faucet water.
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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.
326644
Tap water has worked just fine. Distilled water is not necessary at all. Hope this helps.
984264
yes it is cool water and it recommends distilled water, though I just use filtered water in mine.
421615
I have used it when I'm in a rush and my boiled water has run out. So, yes, you can. I believe that it's recommended to use distilled water.
2157538
Shahed, Using distilled water will save you having to clean the boiler element. Filtered water won't help. Whether it's worth it or not depends on how hard your tap water is. If it's very hard, distilled water is the way to go.
1953722
It says distilled water is not necessary. However, we have our own well water supply, and there is lime in the water. Therefore, I still choose to use distilled water in my iron. It's a great iron!
1325669
I only use distilled water. There is an element that can be cleaned, so I would assume if you took a paper towel with some rubbing alcohol and cleaned it every few days it would be okay.
603561
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.
1646935
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.