That is why I use tap water and run it thru my Brita bottle. I had grown up using distilled water. I believe that Rowenta suggest using bottle water.

Years ago I had problems with tap water (and the minerals) clogging my irons. After I started using distilled water over 35 years ago, I've never had any problems with any of my irons becoming clogged or spitting, even though I've heard and read somewhere that you should not use distilled water. I still use it in my Black and Decker iron and have no problems whatsoever. I guess you just have to experiment with your iron and your water and make your own decision.

I recently read an article on this from Sewing with Nancy, and the author said to use water from your refrigerator icemaker if you have one. That is filtered but not distilled. My Rowenta started leaking when I used just tap water. I cleaned it out well using the filtered water, and now use only that without the leaks.

I bought some iron cleaner with my iron when I got it from Bed, Bath, and Beyond a few weeks ago. Maybe look into that as well.

Omega, I read that article too. Seems like modern irons aren't the as the old vintage ones. I got a Brita and when I use water in. Y iron that's what I use. Tap water around the world is very inconsistent.

I just use a small spray bottle when I need damp fabric. Nothing clogs with that.

FYI: You have to change the fridge water filter often. The new fridges have filter indicator alerts. Check out the filter cost before buying a new fridge as some filters cost as much as $40 or more to replace and they don't last but a few months.