The sterilization of dental, medical, beauty, or veterinary instruments requires high quality clean demineralized water. Tap or drinking water can contain a range of minerals and using this water directly in the autoclave can result in deposits, particularly calcium carbonate, within the autoclaves internal systems, on the autoclave chamber surface and also on the instruments being sterilized. This in turn can accelerate instrument wear. Implementing an effective water treatment procedure not only protects your instruments but also your autoclave investment.