If You Have to Iron - This Is the Iron to Use
not good at ironing, someone who hates ironing, often caught in wrinkled clothes, not fond of any housework, a busy professional
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JUL
29
2007
About the Black & Decker D2020
The D2020 is a "Digital Advantage" model iron from Black & Decker. It has a backlit digital display that you set each time you iron. It beeps when the iron has heated up to that setting. The iron has a spray and steam button, and a stainless steal soleplace. The look of the iron is very sleek, with a frosted translucent water tank so you can see the water level in the iron. The handle is made of a special "comfort grip" material, and the iron itself isn't too heavy. Still, not knowing what exactly to expect from a "good iron" I didn't know what all of these features really meant to me.
Using the D2020
I wash my work clothes once a week, usually on a Sunday. By Sunday evening I have no desire to iron, but I pulled out my new D2020 and gave it a whirl anyway. The iron was easy to fill with water, using the included water cup. It heated up quickly once I set it to the cotton setting, and I loved that the iron beeped to let me know when it was ready.
As far as heft, this iron feels about average. It doesn't feel particularly light or heavy. I began ironing and when it came time to crease my pants, I hit the steam button. The iron made a loud *POOOOOOOOF!!!!* sound as steam burst forth with an intensity that I'd never seen before.
Cool.
I was thrilled at the steam function, and after pressing one pair of pants, I grabbed a second and hit the creases with steam on them as well. From downstairs my husband said, "What was that?" after hearing the woosh of steam. I said, "It's the iron." My husband actually came upstairs to see what all the wooshing was about. When he saw the iron in action, he went and grabbed a pair of his pants, because he wanted to try it.
Fabric doesn't stick to the iron, and I make sure to wipe the sole plate down after each use with a soaked rag, to make sure that no starch gets stuck to the slick surface.
Cat's Bottom Line
Ironing is not fun, by any means, but this iron does such a great job (and is so cool doing it) that even my husband has started ironing his own clothes. I'll even catch him ironing on the weekend, after I've finished laundering our work clothes. This iron is a winner, in particular because of the steam function. It's so powerful that it makes ironing easy, and if like me, you find yourself occasionally ironing a bad crease into a shirt, a simple straighten of the material and a couple of hits with the powerful steam, makes the errant crease go right away.
I still hate to iron, but now, I hate it just a little bit less. And my clothes look fabulous too!
Last edited on Jul 29, 2007
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