VenomWebber t1_iufflrs wrote on October 30, 2022 at 10:31 PM

Make sure to use de-mineralized(distilled) water in something that makes steam do avoid horrible calc stains😄

OddCelebration2525 OP t1_iugvbf3 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 6:03 AM

Thanks! I have no clue where to get this where I live but will be looking into it!

Siixteentons t1_iuhja50 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 11:45 AM

Walmart water/drink aisle. Just look for the gallon jug(milk jug type) that says distilled. Not spring or purified, but distilled.

OddCelebration2525 OP t1_iuhx3js wrote on October 31, 2022 at 1:49 PM

Thank you! I'm a non-US inhabitant but I'll check my local grocery and see what I can find

AwesomeLowlander t1_iuif7qz wrote on October 31, 2022 at 3:56 PM

This is only applicable if you live in a place with very mineralised tap water. A lot of countries have better water quality than the states, so YMMV

OddCelebration2525 OP t1_iuig1l3 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Great quality water here in the Netherlands, I assumed it was hard water though. As I now read up, it appears we have 'soft' water with a 'hardness of 7.8dH (source: Waternet). This they do to actually preserve washing machines etc, so that's pretty cool!

VenomWebber t1_iuirjet wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:18 PM

Ahh cool since you live in the Netherlands I also do. So just look for: "gedestilleerd/gedemineraliseerd/demi water" it's available at most supermarkets and I think even the action. Be sure to use it to avoid calc 😉✌🏻

OddCelebration2525 OP t1_iuistt2 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:26 PM

Handig! Thank you!