No Mark. The salts that deposited around the iron's steam jets came from tap water - even though 'twas Melbourne water, supposedly the purest of pure

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In using the canister, you just make it up as required, 1 litre at a time. You just fill the canister with tap water, shake it (not yourself) for 30 secs. then pour out the water through the top nozzle which has a filter behind it to prevent the resin from coming out. No need to make the full 30 litres, and store it. Check it out
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Robert