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For more years than I can count, I've used distilled water in my irons. A knowledgeable service person suggested it to me because of the extreme hard water that we have in our rural area. I've never had a problem with my iron and usually only change irons because someone in the family needs an iron which gives me a chance to get myself a new one. Five or six years ago we installed a soft water system in our home, but have continued to use distilled water in the irons. I recently watched a Fons & Porter program about caring for your iron and they strongly cautioned about using distilled water. I went on the Sunbeam website and they also discouraged the use of distilled water. Can anyone enlighten me?
Taree NSW - Australia
My motto in life: live by the three GGG’s - be Grateful, be Gracious, be Gorgeous to yourselfTags: None
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I just searched "best water for steam irons." There are many theories but the one that makes sense to me is that some irons are now manufactured to use medium hardness water. I have always used tap water with no harm, as far as I know, even when distilled was recommended.
Taree NSW - Australia
My motto in life: live by the three GGG’s - be Grateful, be Gracious, be Gorgeous to yourself
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I do remember years ago that most irons came with the instructions to use distilled water. I've been using tap water for years without a problem. The only time I use distilled water now is for making the homemade "Best Spray" using Mark Lupinski's recipe.
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My Rowenta recommended plain tap water. This did bring back memories. When I was little Mom would save the melted frost water when she defrosted the refrigerator. She used that in her iron. And whenever she needed soft water (to make homemade soap). Our water was from a well and very hard. I hadn't thought of that in years. :lol:
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I had no idea that this was a 'hot topic'. I got a very cheap steam iron as a wedding gift in 1977. It always got water straight from the tap and finally died when I dropped it last year. The leaflet that came with my new iron says 'use tap water'. I bought another cheap one and expect it to last till 2044.From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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Originally posted by NanaPieCould you share Mark's recipe for the spray when/how you use it? Thanks!
http://www.hgtv.com/crafting/quiltin...ks/page-4.html
The lavender, distilled water and VODKA solution is on page 4 near the bottom. You'll have fun looking for it. I recalled the show while on the hunt and remember thinking at the time how generous Mark was in sharing so much. Just like everyone here!
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I've always used distilled water in my iron as it spits out salty looking crystals if I use tap water. We don't even drink our tap water here.I like the lavender water idea. Has anyone had any problems using it? Thanks Sandi
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Some irons need a little salt, which is usually enough in tap water, to make the water hotter to make steam. If the water is too soft for some irons, they start spitting out water. My little steamer says to use salt and water. Other irons get mineral buildup with tap water and need cleaning from time to time. So you need to read the directions that come with the irons and steamers nowadays to know what is best.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Originally posted by LauraBCIt seems this link is no longer a valid link, do you have any other links that may work? I've tried searching HGTV but am having no luck.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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I noticed today there is only one post. So here is my work. Fun little blocks.
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Please inform if there are any instructions for the outer border . It uses the template B from the Centre block, but what...
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Your color choices are great, and your quilting is beautifully done.
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Beautiful work Helen!
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This is absolutely beautiful! Congrats on a wonderful job!
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Finished quilting yesterday! This was my first time to use spray baste. I sprayed each layer outside and then assembled...
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So Sorry! I accidentally deleted my last post trying to edit and re-add a smaller photo so it would show up, which also...
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Hi Barbara, I’m just wondering if the running stitch around the appliqué flowers stitched prior to quilting or is it...
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I think because 80% of the pattern was revealed in the first 4 months these last months feel like they are very slow. Agreed...
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Done for now
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Photo is too big. There is a post at the top of the 2024 BOM forum with help for posting photos
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I tried to attach a picture under show your progress and it showed that I attached it but didn’t show up in my post only...
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I finished my top by looking at the photo of the quilt and since there are no quilt police it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t...
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