Well, maybe I'll try using just bottled water for my new Oliso. I also have 5 Rowentas in the closet I use for my artwork because they all sputter Terribly. I was told by the company to use half distilled and half tap water for for them. Didn't work! I Really Have to have an iron that steams, just the water bottle won't do it for me. Time will tell. I don't think the cheapies will do if if you garment sew, too. They probably don't get hot enough.