Loupelou Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Okay, I had to go out and buy a new iron, the old one had survived countless injury and years of over usage. I chose something middle of the road at Walmart a Sunbeam Steam Master Iron. I hate it!:tongue_smilie: Whatever junk the iron part is made of sticks to everything, it grabs the fabric and wrinkles it. It takes forever to iron my dh's cotton/poly dress shirts on the highest setting and using the spray! Aargh! I couldn't stand ironing before now it's up there with cleaning the toilet!:smash: Anyone absolutely love their iron? Can you do that- really love your iron?:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 We have a love hate relationship right now. I love my 20 year old iron but I still avoid it if at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 snicker, snicker;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I love my Rowenta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 My DH likes our Rowenta. I don't iron. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I love my Rowenta, too. (And I iron everything.) Poly/cotton blends can be a bugger to iron, especially with spray. If you spray, wipe your hand across it so the moisture isn't beading up on the surface. And you may want to try the lower setting - the sticking is also because you're essentially melting the plastic (polyester) fibers. Using the lower setting for synthetics should help with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 My husband saw me iron his dress shirt before we got married. I haven't ironed since. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 :smash:Anyone absolutely love their iron? Can you do that- really love your iron?:glare: That's something that sends up BIG RED FLAGS. Only someone completely off their rocker loves their iron. IMHO! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 :lol: I don't even own an iron. Do I need one? What would I do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 because I sew. It doesn't have to be an expensive one--it needs to steam when it should steam and be dry when it should be dry, not sputter, be small enough to press seams and curves, but be large enough to not take ALL DAY to press a large tablecloth. I do not like the non-stick--if something burns I use an SOS steel wool pad to clean it up easily. (My boys are always starching CAP uniforms, and they are great at burning the starch. ugh.) Lightweight is nice. I've had mine for several years, but I do go through them since I actually use mine often. Right now I have a Black and Decker Quick n Easy 320. I like it better than most irons I have owned, but I've never spent a lot of money on one, so I can't compare to something considered "quality". :D Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 When we were in Germany, I had to buy a new iron because I didn't want to lug our 20 pound transformer upstairs every time I ironed. The exchange rate was good, so I sprung for a top of the line iron. I was amazed at the difference, it was night and day! We don't iron as much here (and I don't iron at all!), and my husband didn't think the money would be worth it for the cost of an expensive iron here, so he's sucking it up with our cheap iron when he irons his uniforms (once a week, the rest of the week he wears a uniform that doesn't require ironing.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Another vote for Rowenta. I got the one from Sam's Club. There are a full range of prices for Rowentas, and they don't go on sale. Mine is mid to lower range, I think, but I love it. Kind of. :) I actually like ironing. I'm weird like that, but I'm not the only one. Patty Johanna likes to iron, too!. I like the smell, and the instant gratification, and the reason to stand still to watch a movie, or dance to my favorite ironing CD. :) Incidentally, irons will stick when the heat is either too high or too low for the fabric. At the right temperature, it should slide easily. If yours is sticking, check the heat setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Ah love my iron! Downy Wrinkle Releaser and my "ricky irons" as my former Navy DH calls my hands :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TengoFive Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I have a Rowenta I got at Big Lots a few years ago. I had always heard how great Rowentas were and thought I'd try one. I didn't see much difference, but maybe that's because I only iron when I sew. Well, my sewing room in on a different floor than the laundry room now, so I decided to splurge on a new (cheap) iron. I can now see how wonderful my Rowenta is. I took it downstairs to use for sewing and dh threw a fit when he tried to iron with the new one. I'm stuck with the junk one for sewing now until we move. So, Rowenta is the king of irons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 snicker, snicker;) Oh my goodness. I was going to say the same thing. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I love my iron only because it never gets used. LOL Couldn't resist! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I hate ironing, but I'm really very happy with my Rowenta. It works well and smoothly, doesn't snag, the steam feature is good, and the shape is better than my old iron as well. I still don't like ironing, but I hate the experience slightly less now. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Everyone is loving their Rowenta, but WHICH ONE? they come in several different versions/price ranges. Please tell!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrina Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 snicker, snicker;) The thing you curl your hair with...right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loupelou Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 I love my Rowenta, too. (And I iron everything.) Poly/cotton blends can be a bugger to iron, especially with spray. If you spray, wipe your hand across it so the moisture isn't beading up on the surface. And you may want to try the lower setting - the sticking is also because you're essentially melting the plastic (polyester) fibers. Using the lower setting for synthetics should help with that. It doesn't matter what I iron with this one, or what setting, it just grabs the fabric!:tongue_smilie: Looks like everybody loves their Rowenta, any specific model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I had a Rowenta and I wasn't impressed. It broke within 2 years. I have a Shark iron now that I got at Walmart and I've been very pleased with it. I will say, whatever iron you get, get the stainless steel plate and not the teflon. I think the SS slides over fabric better and lasts longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmsmama Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 The only time I've used an iron in the past two years was to melt my children's Perler bead creations :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I have had gone thru several Rowenta's. I stopped having to replace mine when my DD got married..she had a nasty habit of knocking it on the floor. And then it would leak. She got a Rowenta as a weding gift, but it was from Target or someplace like that. It has always leaked..so maybe her knocking mine on the floor wasn't the cause of the leak. I now own a Rowenta Profesional line as does my other daughter and they are wonderful. They run close to 100.00 ...I have seen them at Costco and such a tad cheaper. Mine is about 5 years old now and still works fine. I agree with the poster who said get a stainless steel plate..they are much easier to clean. Mine also works better when the water tank is completely full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi_itsgwen Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I love my Rowenta too. My MIL taught me to sew, and after using her nice Rowenta, I wanted to upgrade. I have an old Rowenta Professional Inox Steam Iron. The bottom of the line Rowenta irons aren't as good as the upper/mid lines. Mine is 120V 1200 Watt, and is model #DE-87.1A if that helps at all. Mine is an old model number though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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