alageeps

I use distilled water (after tap water ruined former iron) I do not empty it, usually i use up all the water, but, now will start to empty. It is a Sunbeam Steam Master. think I will read the booklet. I know distilled water is better, I have a steamer to clean the shower, stove, what ever you want to clean and my old one was built up with deposits from reg. tap water.. live and learn :oops:

MsSewer

Yes. I assume because the water can rust out the iron and cause it to leak

Wall Warmer

My iron is 8+ years old and I do not empty it every time. I save the water from my dehumidifier in the summer and use it all winter long. Oh, Oh, now you know I'm cheap!!

Nan

Iamquilter

I don't use water in my Oliso, have a spray bottle handy and use that.

jitkaau

I always empty the water from my irons when finished ironing. It slows down the calcification and wear and tear.

littleone

Ok you ladies have convinced me. Just ran down to my sewing room and emptied my Euro Steam. I do use bottled water as we have very hard water here. Have had this iron for 8 years and never a problem although the instructions did say to empty after every use.

mar32428

When steam irons first came out, you had to empty them because of the iron and other chemicals in the water. Really gummed them up back then. I don't empty mine now.

raggedyann

NEVER!!! oh my!!! but i do use bottled water--i figure the iron doesn't need all the flouride and other stuff from the tap! :)

mash43quilter

I thought the instructions for the Olisio iron said do not use distilled water. Need to find my directions.

desertrose

I always do because we have hard water and I don't want those minerals baking onto the inside of my iron. If you mfg. recommends draining it they must have a good reason and I'd follow it. Irons aren't cheap anymore.