Tap Water For Iron
#11
When they say tap water, they are usually counting on it being town water. I have very hard well water and no way was I using that in my iron, any iron, even though the Rowenta called for tap water. I have always used distilled water.
#13
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The instructions that came with my iron said to use tap water, but that it must be drained when I am finished ironing. I got tired of doing that, so now I have a spray bottle.
#17
I buy bottled drinking water- not distilled -from anywhere and use it in a Rowenta I bought at a garage sale for $.10---yes a dime-- not a problem so far---our small town water is supposed to be treated and I have a water softner but think the drinking water works better
#19
My water has a very high mineral content. It leaves white flakes everywhere. I have a Britta (I think) pitcher and use filtered water from that in my iron. I have a Pur filter on my fridge & kitchen sink faucet. I didn't buy the filter pitcher just for my iron - I originally used it to filter my drinking water.
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depends on the iron- if you have the 'booklet' that goes with your iron it should tell you which type it is- some irons leak horribly if you use distilled water- and recommend tap water- others are the opposite- if you do not have the book for your iron you may be able to find out on line- visit the website.
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