Originally Posted by emmy
I only use distilled water, no matter what the directions say. It's wonderful not to have any leaks or 'spitting', and the steam is consistant. Have had the Black and Decker Advantage for several years and a Bernina prior to the B & D for many years. I loved the Bernina (discontinued) until it fell on a tile floor.
I absolutely agree with the distilled water. I think that the iron manufacturers tell you not to use distilled water on purpose, so that your iron WILL have problems and need to be replaced. I've had my Krupps iron for almost 20 years and NO spitting or incontinence (as Ricky Timms says).