Should you use distilled water in an iron? This is the perfect water combination, experts say everyone should be using in their iron

Steam iron placed on top of ironing board with tea towels.

Knowing what type of water to use in an iron can be confusing, and if you've been asking the question, 'should you use distilled water in an iron?' - you're not alone.

If you want to keep your iron in tip-top condition for years to come, the experts do recommend using distilled water - but the best practice is actually to use a combination of tap and distilled water.