Is there a good Iron anymore?
01-30-2014, 06:28 PM
#51
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01-30-2014, 06:55 PM
#52
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I've had 2 Rowentas and the both leaked. Now I have a Shark from WalMart that irons beautifully for clothes and large fabric pieces. Found a small "Perfection" iron at Goodwill for $2.25 and use it for piecing, applique, and other things in the sewing room. I won't spend a lot of money on irons any more...
01-30-2014, 08:36 PM
#53
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My steam iron is a sunbeam or black and decker wal-mart special works great, but i don't use it much, because I have a dry iron that i adore! If I want steam i either iron damp fabric, or use a sprayer. No spitting or streaking!
01-30-2014, 08:47 PM
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It's like new domestic hot water systems in Australia: they're limited to about 50-55C (122F or thereabouts) which is not really hot enough to cut the grease when washing up pans etc.
01-30-2014, 11:46 PM
#55
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mine is an iron by BERNINA (not sure if still being produced) it is 20 years old and used everyday and has never given me any trouble. The iron has a steam and/or spray feature that work beautifully. I use only distilled water in the iron. Really, really like this iron .... oh, and it has never been dropped or fallen to the floor..... being dropped kills irons.
mine is an iron by BERNINA (not sure if still being produced) it is 20 years old and used everyday and has never given me any trouble. The iron has a steam and/or spray feature that work beautifully. I use only distilled water in the iron. Really, really like this iron .... oh, and it has never been dropped or fallen to the floor..... being dropped kills irons.
01-31-2014, 01:28 AM
#56
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Go online and check out the Shark. I have several of their appliances and love them all. Excellent workmanship and a reasonable price. Much lower that the Rowenta and the iron is heavy enough to do the work without a lot of muscle
01-31-2014, 05:44 AM
#57
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For a moderate priced iron I have been very pleased with Black & Decker Digital iron - around $35; I have recently purchased and Oliso Pro and have also been very pleased with this iron although the cost is quite a bit more that the B&D
01-31-2014, 09:09 AM
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01-31-2014, 12:18 PM
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I also had a Sunbeam for years. It was the best iron! I've heard so many leaking probs with the Rowenta that I wouldn't go near one, however it's helpful to know, from what I've read here, that those made in Germany are more reliable.
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