Irons
#1
My iron bit the dust, I think my fault after it falling so many times. But does anyone have a good iron they would recommend. I really like the Olisio's, but think that price is a little out of my range at the moment. I do have a back up iron and I just don't like it. Suggestions?
#2
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
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I have a Black and Decker that I like a lot.
Sorry - don't remember the model number - it puts out a lot of steam - and it has a cover for the water hole.
I unplug my iron and set it on the floor when I'm done using it.
For two reasons: Don't want the cat to knock it off the ironing board - and if I unplugged it, I know it's "off" - even though it's supposed to have an automatic shut-off.
Sorry - don't remember the model number - it puts out a lot of steam - and it has a cover for the water hole.
I unplug my iron and set it on the floor when I'm done using it.
For two reasons: Don't want the cat to knock it off the ironing board - and if I unplugged it, I know it's "off" - even though it's supposed to have an automatic shut-off.
#3
I started out using nice pricey ($50-60) irons, found out they don't last any longer than the $10-15 ones. I guess we're all a bit clumsy as I think we have all knocked or drug it off the board at least once, some of us (who shall remain nameless) at least once a week! I like a heavy iron as it seems to work better but if ironing yardage it makes my arm tired pretty quick. The one I'm using now is Black and Decker Classic, paid $20 in March and so far so good. my only complaint is if you have water in it but not using steam and keep the iron on steay for 30-40 minutes without it shutting off and cooling a bit, when you lay it down to iron the water comes boiling out the top. first I thought I had it over filled but it wasn't.
#7
I've been searching for a new one too. My favorite, which I've had for over 12 years, leaks like a running faucet. Happened just after selling my cordless one that had been sitting in a box for so long! I love the person who has the cordless to death, so I won't give her too bad a time :0) Karma!
#8
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Small town south of Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 1,692
I had to replace mine two months ago and ended up buying the same one I had had, a Sunbeam Professional. I had done the comparison shopping on the internet, checked the reviews, and point-for-point, Sunbeam was the best bang for my buck. Buying an iron is a very personal choice due to weight of iron, personal preferences, cost, etc... Good Luck.
#9
I like the Shark Professional. I paid about $30 on sale at Bed Bath and Beyond. My only complaint is the button to adjust the temp is on the handle and I keep bumping it. But that's minor to me. It works great and is my favorite so far.
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