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Old 11-30-2018, 01:21 PM
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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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Old 11-30-2018, 03:27 PM
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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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Old 12-01-2018, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan View Post
so do i....
Me too! I love my spray bottle and bought another one for Best Press. Love the even spray.
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Old 12-01-2018, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Queenbarbiej View Post
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.
Use whatever water your iron calls for in the pamphlet; otherwise, you may void your warranty.
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Old 12-01-2018, 05:28 AM
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I use water from the dehumidifier. I put aside gallons of it during the summer.
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Old 12-01-2018, 05:31 AM
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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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Old 12-01-2018, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Sandra in Minnesota View Post
I always use distilled and my irons last about 10 years. The water is really cheap - less than $1 per gallon.
Sandra is correct. The distilled water is so cheap, I can't understand why some think they can't afford it. My iron is about 40 years old, works like a charm and has always had distilled water in it. It's so much easier to iron with steam that comes from the iron.
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Old 12-01-2018, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by dottiequilts View Post
I use water from the dehumidifier. I put aside gallons of it during the summer.
That's a great idea; if you have a dehumidifier. I have rain barrels and could collect lots of fresh water early in the year. Later it sometimes goes bad in the barrel.
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Old 12-01-2018, 07:37 AM
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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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Old 12-01-2018, 07:50 AM
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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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