I bought distilled water to use with this steamer.  It's been very handy to steam clothes I'm getting ready to sell at a consignment event! I hate ironing.  Also, I used to have a full size steamer, which broke, and the only difference is it had a pole to hang your garment from, and was more bulky.  But you can just this handheld steamer and hang your garment from any pole.  it also comes with attachments for more delicate garments?