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Follow the manual. My brother killed my rowenta with distillied. He didn't know that model used bottle or tap water
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I would use the water recommended in the manual. Otherwise, just use a spray bottle. It's not worth taking a chance on either staining fabric and/or ruining the iron.
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
(Post 8168767)
so do i....
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Originally Posted by Queenbarbiej
(Post 8168745)
I bought a brand new eureka iron a couple of months ago. The instructions said to use distilled water for the iron. Well I've been using tap water that is hooked up to a water softener. I noticed that it looks as if I am getting rust coming out of the steam holes. I have used the self cleaning setting on the iron. But once in a while I am getting rust spots on my fabrics. What would be a good solution. I don't want to constantly buy jugs of distilled water just for my iron.
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I use water from the dehumidifier. I put aside gallons of it during the summer.
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When buying a new iron, I check to see what kind of water is used for the steam. Now that your iron is giving you spots on your fabric, you will have to go with the distilled or use the spray bottle as others have suggested. In my experience, once an iron starts spitting rusty steam, it can't be trusted, even if one reverts to the manufacturers's directions. It's sort of like putting regular gas in a car that requires premium gas.
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Originally Posted by Sandra in Minnesota
(Post 8168877)
I always use distilled and my irons last about 10 years. The water is really cheap - less than $1 per gallon.
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Originally Posted by dottiequilts
(Post 8169474)
I use water from the dehumidifier. I put aside gallons of it during the summer.
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I also have softened water. I have had a Rowenta iron for over 5 yrs and always use distilled water. No problems here.
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I stopped putting water in my iron several years ago. The instructions said to drain it out when not in use and that was a bother, so I just have a spray bottle handy.
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