My wife bought a 1/2 gal. soapstone steamer and was wondering if putting scented oil in the water would damage the stone.
Thanks Jim
Thanks Jim
Soapstone Steamer
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It should be fine with the soapstone. I've added eucalyptus oil sometimes (cold season :sick: ). It seems to work well, and I've never noticed any problems. Any of the other oils really shouldn't cause any issues. I think I've seen differnt "flavored" oils sold (or marketed) as "stove scents" for use in steamers
i think is was elk who had something in his steamer, it boiled over and destroid the finish on the stove top. just a thought.
Yes - I think it was the enamel on his stove, and I think that was because of the steamer boiling over with something in it. Only guessing, but I'd think that was a case more of thermal shock to the enamel, not necessarily what was in the water... but I could be wrong. I try not to fill the steamer up all the way, so hopefully if it does get boiling, its not going to spill over.
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