How to Purify Water for Steam Irons

Many steam cleaners come with instructions that require that you purify water before pouring it into the steam cleaner. This is because the deposits in ordinary tap water can build up in your steam cleaner and cause it to work improperly. You can purchase water that has been distilled or purified to use in your steam cleaner, but that can get expensive and can be a nuisance. You can use ordinary tap water in your steam cleaner, but you first need to learn how to purify it yourself.

Things You'll Need

• Saucepan or pot
• Stovetop

Instructions

1. Pour twice the amount of water that you will need into a clean saucepan or pot. Some of the water will evaporate, so putting only what you need in the pot will cause you to have less than you need in the end.

2. Place your pot on one of the burners on your stove top and turn it on the highest setting.

3. Bring the water to a boil and allow it to boil for about 10 to 15 minutes to purify. Let it cool.

4. Pour your boiled water into your steam cleaner's reservoir and use the steam cleaner as usual.

Tips & Warnings

• Prepare extra water and store it in a sterile airtight pitcher or other liquid storage container.

References

• Countryside Mag