Preventing Limescale on steamer

[fairyhairy]

any tips? the instructions said not to use purified water so now i have build up grr

 

[hair4romheaven]

When I purchased mine from Salons R Us they told me to use white vinegar mixed in tap water. (I can't use purified water either) allow it to run. When that cycle finishes fill the container with just water and allow that to run.
HTH

 

[Nix08]

hair4romheaven how often do you do this?

 

[hair4romheaven]

It depends how often I use it. I don't use it often when I am in weaves. When I used it weekly I cleaned about every 6-8 weeks.

 

[divachyk]

I drain all water out of the unit after each use and I don't allow the water canister to sit in the steamer. I have a Salons R Us steamer. ETA: I use distilled water.

 

[Phaer]

Could that be why my steamer is smoking alot?

 

[Coffee]

I use distilled water; and always drain the water out after using it. I've had my steamer about 2 years, and no scale.

 

[yaya24]

I only use distilled water.

No build up issues.

I do plan on doing the white vinegar run at least once every few months (have not done it yet and I purchased my steamer in Fall of 2009)

 

[IDareT'sHair]

You should only be using Distilled Water in your Steamer

 

[hair4romheaven]

There are a few versions of the Salons R Us steamer. I am unsure which one I have but I purchased it last year. I called when it arrived and the owner told me to insure I do NOT use distilled water. I am sure the ladies that are using distilled water have a different version that I. IDK

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I do think there are various versions of the Steamers. The One I have Specifically says to use Distilled Water Only.

 

[fairyhairy]

Thanks for the advice ladies, will be using the white vinegar solution this weekend xxx

 

[IDareT'sHair]

fairyhairy

Pick up a Jug of Distilled Water too.

 

[fairyhairy]

IDareT'sHair

Lol ok sounding dumb but is it different from purified water?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@IDareT'sHair

Lol ok sounding dumb but is it different from purified water?

@fairyhairy

Yes. It is. It eliminates Calcium Buildup and all the Hardness out of Water.

ETA: This Quick & Dirty

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...fQ-sEJ&usg=AFQjCNGl4G1GCkg5SeT98wMtnbakzQk_Gw

 

[fairyhairy]

never did pay attention in science........ lol

 

[IDareT'sHair]

fairyhairy

I think the switch to distilled will totally eliminate your problem. It's fairly inexpensive too.

 

[mzteaze]

IDareT'sHair

Lol ok sounding dumb but is it different from purified water?

Distilled water is considered 'pure' water because there are no minerals or other impurities in it.

Purified water still has minerals in it because it has not gone through a distillation process.