Mystie
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Post by Mystie on Dec 2, 2022 15:19:24 GMT
My husband stayed in a nice hotel recently and came home raving about the iron in his room. So you don't have to push a button to make it steam, you just put it facedown and it automatically steams?
Our iron was a wedding present in 1992, and he certainly irons more than I do, so I thought I'd get him a new one for Xmas. Any recommendations would be helpful, especially for one that steams without pressing a button...?
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Post by vspindler on Dec 2, 2022 15:22:35 GMT
I love my Rowenta. It also seems to be a favorite among my group of friends who sew.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 2, 2022 16:10:24 GMT
I love my Rowenta. It also seems to be a favorite among my group of friends who sew. I've given up on Rowenta and most of my quilting/sewing friends have as well. They have a serious issue with leaking within just a few months, to the point of not being able to use the steam feature. I have been through 3 in the past 3 years - and I don't give them heavy duty use. The only people I know with no issues never put water in them. So if it is a steam iron you want, my advice is avoid anything current with Rowenta. A month ago I purchased this Oliso iron. The steam is great and it irons well, but I haven't had it long enough to give a thorough review. In its favor is that is comes with a full 3 year warranty. Mystie - If he really liked that iron, I'd call the hotel's Housekeeping Department and ask them what the brand/model is. |
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Post by peasapie on Dec 2, 2022 16:20:51 GMT
I have a Chi steam iron that I love. It has a slide to adjust how much steam comes out, always stays clean, etc.
I don't think auto steam irons are unusual - I've had a few over the years and they were all like that, so it might just be a matter of finding one you (or your husband) likes.
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Post by milocat on Dec 2, 2022 16:40:02 GMT
I'm no help. I have my aunt's iron and ironing board. They were a shower or wedding gift in 1975.
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Post by GamGam on Dec 2, 2022 16:48:14 GMT
I also gave up on Rowena irons. Some of the online quilt stores may have better irons for steam.
Sorry I can’t recommend one.
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Post by epeanymous on Dec 2, 2022 16:52:00 GMT
I love my Rowenta. It also seems to be a favorite among my group of friends who sew. That's what I have too, and love it, but I do have to press a button for steam on mine. ETA: I have never had problems with my iron with leaking or anything -- it's pretty old (20+ years), so I wonder if this is one of those things where the older models worked well and the newer ones are crap. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 2, 2022 19:05:37 GMT
I love my Rowenta. It also seems to be a favorite among my group of friends who sew. That's what I have too, and love it, but I do have to press a button for steam on mine. ETA: I have never had problems with my iron with leaking or anything -- it's pretty old (20+ years), so I wonder if this is one of those things where the older models worked well and the newer ones are crap. That’s exactly the difference. My first Rowenta was a workhorse and was still going after 10 years…until the dog knocked the ironing board over and killed it.  The new ones are no where near the same quality. The lowest end ones are now made in China, but even the German made ones don’t have good quality. Sad to see such a good brand go downhill. |
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Post by MZF on Dec 2, 2022 19:50:38 GMT
I have a Rowenta that was out in the garage for years--I was going to donate it as it leaked all the time! I put it in the donate pile this year, then decided to google any info regarding leaky irons. I found this video and it has changed my ironing--who knew it was me and NOT the iron! I've been following her tips for a few months now, and my Rowenta works great and does not leak. Apparently the key is to let the iron get hot prior to turning on the steam feature. My iron now steams when that feature is turned on, without pushing the shot of steam button. I'm using the Rowenta all the time now without any issues. Video is from Karen Brown of Just Get it Done Quilts--Here is the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QcDKr3dkFM |
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Post by MichyM on Dec 2, 2022 20:34:21 GMT
I had an old (like OLD old) Rowenta that finally bit the dust a year or so ago. Replaced it with another and I have no complaints whatsoever.
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Post by calgaryscrapper on Dec 2, 2022 21:00:05 GMT
Call the hotel and ask what they use but ask that they don’t call back.
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Post by kimi on Dec 3, 2022 0:52:59 GMT
I love my Rowenta. It also seems to be a favorite among my group of friends who sew. That's what I have too, and love it, but I do have to press a button for steam on mine. ETA: I have never had problems with my iron with leaking or anything -- it's pretty old (20+ years), so I wonder if this is one of those things where the older models worked well and the newer ones are crap. I have a Rowenta that I love. Mine has a steam setting. And a button for a shot of steam. Mine doesn't leak, but it is also old -- at least 15 years. It is one of my favorite Target clearance finds. |
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Post by smcast on Dec 3, 2022 13:44:04 GMT
I have a Rowenta to answer your question.
I'm shocked that a hotel would have a decent iron. They usually have the cheapest, most worthless ones available. Even the high end hotels have junk irons.
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Post by Merge on Dec 3, 2022 13:48:42 GMT
My low-end junk iron from Walmart has automatic steam. There are three settings for steam - no steam, a little steam, a lot of steam - and also a button for a shot of steam. I think this is pretty standard. The iron is at least 10 years old and works just fine.
I’m curious as to what makes an iron worthless. I started ironing as a household chore when I was 8 or so and can ever recall having an iron that didn’t iron.
My mom had a Rowenta during the years that those were considered the holy grail of irons, but before that, it would have been something cheap.
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Post by christine58 on Dec 3, 2022 13:50:08 GMT
I love my Rowenta. It also seems to be a favorite among my group of friends who sew. Love mine too |
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Post by smcast on Dec 3, 2022 14:08:49 GMT
Merge, sunbeam brand comes to mind. Not hot or strong enough to iron out the wrinkles is a worthless iron to me. If something can't complete the task it claims to take care of, its worthless to me.
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Post by Sue on Dec 4, 2022 0:40:02 GMT
I have a T-Fal Ultraglide steam iron that I've had for about 6 or 7 years now and I've been very happy with it. They run between $50 to $60 currently and if I had to replace mine I would purchase this model again.
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Post by charlatan on Dec 4, 2022 16:09:48 GMT
I have a Rowenta to answer your question. I'm shocked that a hotel would have a decent iron. They usually have the cheapest, most worthless ones available. Even the high end hotels have junk irons. I agree! They either don’t get hot enough or they stay hot for a very short time and then cool off, so you get maybe one item ironed properly. |
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Post by iowgirl on Dec 4, 2022 17:12:09 GMT
I have a Black & Decker "Classic" - it looks old school. It has automatic steam and also a steam burst with button.
It's super heavy, which I personally think works best in an iron.
Make sure you only put distilled water in your irons. If you use regular tap water, the steam jets will get plugged, pretty fast.
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Post by Merge on Dec 4, 2022 20:09:22 GMT
Merge, sunbeam brand comes to mind. Not hot or strong enough to iron out the wrinkles is a worthless iron to me. If something can't complete the task it claims to take care of, its worthless to me. Yeah, mine is a Sunbeam. I guess I got lucky! It takes out the wrinkles just fine. I think it’s possible that iron technology has improved across the board in the last couple of decades. |
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Post by iowgirl on Dec 5, 2022 16:23:16 GMT
I think it’s possible that iron technology has improved across the board in the last couple of decades. If you have ever used a really old vintage iron - you would think different! LOL |
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Post by getting started on Jan 8, 2023 18:09:15 GMT
I also need to replace the iron we've had since before we were married. I'm curious Mystie, did you find out what type of iron the hotel had? |
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The new ones are no where near the same quality. The lowest end ones are now made in China, but even the German made ones don’t have good quality. Sad to see such a good brand go downhill. 
