"jmcquown" > wrote in message
.. .
> Andy wrote:
>> JoeSpareBedroom said...
>>
>>> Is some bottled water really distilled, or is it filtered by reverse
>>> osmosis?
>>
>>
>> JoeSpareBedroom,
>>
>> There really is distilled water. You add distilled water to your car's
>> radiator since being mineral free, the elements won't rust.
>>
>> That's the only purpose for distilled water that I'm familiar with.
>>
> You're supposed to use distilled water in your steam iron, assuming you
> use
> one (!), to avoid mineral build-up in the water chamber.
>
> Jill
>
>

Read your instructions, though. My iron's manual clearly stated that you
should NOT use distilled water because it could cause sputtering.