Reviews about Irons

LissaT says "Don't Waste Your Money!" about Shark steaming Iron

LissaT — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:42:42 GMT

I was researching a new iron when I came across a review for the same brand I'm replacing, the Shark w/ Auto Shutoff & Extended Steam Burst." I don't usually take the time to write reviews, but I had the same problems as one of the other reviewers. Maybe this will save someone else from purchasing this poor performing iron. At first it worked great. Then, it began doing odd things like shutting itself off WHILE I was ironing. I also had trouble with the steam. I think it's all related to the fact that it kept shutting itself off. And, there were times that it didn't want to heat at all. I would stand there and recycle it to off, then back on trying to get it to work at all. We have only had this iron 4-5 months and the store where it was purchased has a 3 month return policy. I finally had to go back to the OLD iron that this one was supposed to replace. A total waste of money!

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maggiemay321 says "The Panasonic NI-C78SR iron is the best iron I've ever had." about Panasonic ni-c78sr

maggiemay321 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:03:16 GMT

The Panasonic NI-C78SR iron is by far the best iron I have ever owned. My favorite features are the detachable water tank which makes it easier to fill without making a mess and the retractable cord. It also has an anti-calcium system to prevent buildup caused by hard water which can block the steam system. Plus, for under $40 this iron performs like the more expensive irons such as the Oreck Cordless Iron. This iron heats quickly and puts out lots of steam. Also, the temperature controls does a super job. The only reason I did not give the iron 5 stars is that my first Panasonic NI-C78SR iron had an electrical problem and stopped working after about two years of usage. But I loved my first iron so much, I had to have a second. I've had my second one for about two years and I hope it last much longer. These irons do a great job of getting rid of the wrinkles without damaging your clothes and its not to heavy either.

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ruthie23 says "Has made ironing a thing of the past." about Conair GS10N

ruthie23 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:00:33 GMT

I purchased the Conair steamer to help with making my waredrobe look better. I hate to iron and really didn't like having the iron upstairs in a bedroom with my clothes. I had always wondered about steamers and having used one when I worked in a retail years back, I knew they were an easy way to freshen up closet wrinkled cloths.

Of course those were professional steamers and I didn't want to spend the money on one. I tried out the Conair steam and I have to say I am impressed.

The steamer is small, portable, lightweight and hides in my closet out of view. The water container holds plenty. I have easily steamed an entire load of laundry without have to refill. The steam is powerful and plentiful. It includes a hanger for shirts and pants, although I mostly steam my garments on their own hanger, right on the steamer's hanger apparatus.

The Conair Steamer works extraordinarily well on silk, cashmere sweaters, and t-shirts. It does a great job of removing wrinkles....

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alittlebitcynical says "Rowenta Iron DX 1700 good quality and sturdy" about Rowenta Rowenta Iron DX1700

alittlebitcynical — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:07:54 GMT

I don't love to iron but this rowenta iron makes the job a lot easier.The soleplate is

stainless steel and the iron is not too heavy to handle.The steam and spray functions
work well and wrinkles come out easily.It has a good safety feature which is an internal safety switch that will turn the iron off if it is plugged in but not moved after a certain amount of time.The water tank is somewhat awkward to fill but I got used to it after
using the iron several times.I haven't had any problems with water spitting or
leaking from the soleplate.So far it has worked well with any type of material I've

had to iron. It heats up very quickly and has a nice sturdy base so I don't worry
about it tipping over.The handle is comfortable and ironing is easy to do and quickly
accomplished.The spray setting works well when I have to iron out deeper wrinkles.
You can steam or dry iron with this model and it is easy to adjust various settings with the control lever,basically just turning a dial.

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snwwht0611 says "My favorite Iron" about Shark Iron

snwwht0611 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:28:17 GMT

My Shark Iron is the best Iron I've ever owned! I bought it a few years ago with a gift certificate (for my wedding) for Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I was looking for a nice iron, it had to be heavy, since I sew alot, a heavy iron is a lot easier to use. I don't have to put as much pressure on it for interfacing and stuff like that.

It has this wonderful steam burst. If I just can't seem to get a wrinkle out, I push the burst button and the extra steam is just what I need. It also has adjustable steam so if I'm sewing and doing interfacing I don't want any steam I just turn the steam off, but if I want a lot of steam for a pleat I'm trying to make permanent I turn it up and use the steam burst to really set in the pleat.

I would recommend this iron to anyone. It's a tad big but for waht I want to use it for it's perfect! It has an auto shut-off for all the times I forget about it and walk away, and it'll come right back on if I tip it over and back up. Definitely a good buy!

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dolphin9600 says "Does the job without all the bells and whistles." about Conair Garment Steamer

dolphin9600 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:21:02 GMT

I hate to iron. Let's face it, you have to get out the ironing board, set it up, fill the iron with water, wait for it to heat, make sure you lay the clothing on the ironing board correctly or you'll end up with a crease where it shouldn't be, when you are done you have to leave the iron out to cool, empty the water out, put the ironing board away. Too much hassle for someone who is too busy to take things out and put them away. So I bought a Conair Garment Steamer a few years ago. Nothing fancy, but it works really well! It came with it's own hook to hang the nozzle on along with your clothing when it is on hangers. The water reservoir is large enough to do about 10 articles of clothing (possibly more-I haven't done more than 10 at a time). The opening for the water reservoir is large enough to pour water in without spilling it all over the place. When it is full, it takes about 5 minutes to fully heat up to steaming. When I am finished steaming, I hang the nozzle on the hook and leave...

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krucker says "Works really well for the price." about Conair Conair Upright Fabric Garment Steamer

krucker — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:18:51 GMT

I got this steamer to get the wrinkles out of linens that I rent for events. It worked a lot better than I expected. The tank is large and does not have to be refilled too often. The steam wand is long and can reach items that are hanging at normal closet rod height.

I have tried to steam linens that are already on the table and it sometimes spits water out because it is building up in the hose which has been bent and not held at an extended length.

It travels well. Just make sure to empty the water tank before taking it anywhere or it tends to leak a little. It breaks into 4 or 5 pieces that are easy to take apart and put back together.

In my opinion this works better that ironing. An is easier to get out and put up that an ironing board.

I would recommend this to anyone who will be steaming items that are hanging. It works so much better than I expected and I would recommend it to anyone.

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TPowers says "I would NEVER recommend this product to ANYONE!" about Shark steaming Iron

TPowers — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:50:42 GMT

This is a horrible iron. I did not want to give it any stars; but, had no choice. It was ok for the first couple of weeks; but, quickly started doing strange things so I dealt with it because I thought it was just my husband and me getting use to it. We kept thinking, it'll get better and it only got much much worse. It ruined several shirts, a dress, skirt and varied other things. The steam shoots out when you don't want it to; than it stopped heating correctly. It is the worse iron I've ever owned and I'm in my 50's. I HATE reading horrible things that people write about products because I always think they are being too harsh; but, trust me, I'm not at all harsh, this is 100% accurate. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! I only owned it a little over 3 months and I'm attempting to get in touch with Shark to send it back, get my money back or something becuase the store I purchased it from has a 90-day return policy!!!

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Mamawanna says "The Rowenta First Class Iron is great for quilting!" about Rowenta First Class DA1560

Mamawanna — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:27:48 GMT

I have just started quilting and wanted a small iron that would press the small pieces that I am working on. The Rowenta First Class, Model DA1560 is perfect for the job. It is lightweight and has a high precision tip to steam open the small seams. It has a burst of steam as needed. It has a microsteam200 stainless steel bottom which glides over my fabric which generates easy wrinkle removal. It also will give you vertical steam as needed for those items that need to be steamed. The iron has a large water tank but needs to be refilled several times for larger projects. And, comes with its own storage bad, not that mine will be stores. The price was reasonable, about $50.00 at our local Joanne's. The only bad thing I find with Rowenta is that is does not have an on/off switch. If not used for 5 minutes, it automatically cools down. I would prefer an on/off switch. Other than that, it is great for doing small craft projects. For ironing larger items, I would switch...

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mvantil says "I love this Proctor Silex Non- Stick Iron" about Proctor Proctor Silex Non-Stick Iron

mvantil — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:53:25 GMT

I found myself in need of a good Iron,so I went on a mission to find a Great one and I found it. It is the Proctor Silex Non Stick Iron, It heats up very well and fast and as I was using it I realized that it has adjustable steam from spray to blast really quick and was just what I needed for my ironing jobs and just when I thought it couldn't get any better, I realized that it had vertical steam as well, Which is something I really needed for jobs like steaming my new curtains and getting the wrinkles out of my winter clothes, that I'm bringing out of winter storage. I would recommend the Proctor Silex Non stick Iron to anyone who wants a great iron that works very well and it was priced right as well about 10 dollars at Walmart. I think when you find a great product you should shout if from the rooftops, and let everyone that you know, know how you feel. I will keep using my new Proctor Silex Non Stick Iron for all my steaming jobs/

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SusanLangoFrank says "Do Not Waste Your Money on This Steamer" about Tobi Steamer

SusanLangoFrank — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:31:10 GMT

The money I spent on a Tobi is the worst way to spend money. It is awkward to work. I did find a makeshift solution to steaming the bottom of clothes: a plastic tipped pair of tongs. The Tobi sputters water frequently, leaving streaks of water on items. The stand is junk...does not stay up when tightening the locking mechanisms. It is not easy to put away store. I thought it was just me, but after reading all of these negative reviews, I think we should collectively bring forth a class action suit. Tobi is misrepresented & overpriced. It is very difficult to use, operate, fill, maintain & store. Would recommend another buyer to shop at local stores for a better steamer.

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senstad11 says "Great Steamer!" about TOBI Tobi Steamer

senstad11 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:45:07 GMT

I recently bought a TOBI steamer as I saw the ad on television. I don't iron much in general but when I do need to, I really have not found an iron which I feel is easy and fast to use. I usually end up not wearing something if it needs to be ironed because I didn't like the hassel of having to warm the iron up and take the time to actually iron all areas of the garment. But I also recently moved into a new home and have bought new curtains and bed spreads and thought it would be so much easier to us a steamer instead of having to iron all of my items with a standard iron.

So I bought TOBI and I can't say enough good things about it. It is very easy to use, warms up very quickly and allows me to get everything done I need to. I have used it to steam my curtains while they are hanging instead of having to take them down to iron them and them put them back up. I am also a huge bug phobic and really like the idea that the steamer can help keep my home safe against any mites or...

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observing says "No more Sunbeam Steam Master Irons for me!" about Sunbeam Steam Master Iron with SecureCord Retraction (Model #4234)

observing — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:48:49 GMT

I brought a Sunbeam Steam Master iron a few years ago. When I first started using it, I loved using it. I like using irons that make a lot of steam and my Sunbeam Steam Master iron did just that. But, after using it a few times I noticed it didn't make as much steam as it did in the beginning. Then the cord wouldn't rewind like it was suppose to. We would have to push it back in the iron and evenually that didn't work either. I followed the directions that showed how I was suppose to clean the bottom of the iron and where the steam came out. I thought maybe this would help. But cleaning the Sunbeam Steam Master iron didn't help the steam come out like it did in the beginning either. Now, not only did it not make enough steam but now too much water would spill out on my clothes while I was ironing. So, to make a long story short, I had to end up buying another iron. This time I brought a GE iron and it works great!

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dstein405 says "McCulloch Steam Cleaner gets everything clean" about McCulloch Steam Cleaner - MC1275

dstein405 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:30:40 GMT

I use my McCullough steam cleaner in the kitchen and bathroom and on windows and floors. It gets things cleaner than you thought they could be. Great for cleaning all appliances including microwave, refrigerator, freezer, oven, stove and dishwasher. The steam has so much force that it gets in all those nooks and crannies. You don't have the harsh smells of chemical cleaners in your house but all surfaces are completely sanitized. I read another review that complained that the steam was "not hot enough." In order to produce steam you need to reach a very hot temperature so that makes absolutely no sense. Yes you do have small puddles of water because the steam cools and condenses back into water (I thought everyone learned this in 4th grade science!) but that is why you need to always use a clean cloth to wipe up the area where you are steaming. Common sense will once again tell you not to use this product on anything that can't get wet (steam=water) and will not be good at cleaning any...

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Darkwytch says "Skip the iron, get a steamer" about Conair Conair upright garment steamer with hanger

Darkwytch — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:30:29 GMT

If you are tired of the hassle of ironing your clothes then you need to invest in an upright garment steamer by Conair. I've had mine for years and it is perfect. Steaming cuts time and leaves your clothes wrinkle free all day. This steamer holds 1.5 hours worth of water and has hanger arms on both sides of the pole for multiple clothes. Once the steamer is turned on it only takes three minutes for the steamer to heat up. There is a convenient steamer head rest for better placement when not in use and no risk on getting burned. The steamer can be a little noisy when it heats up when steam comes out of the steamer head but it's not bad. It's a good indication when you see steam coming out of the head that the steamer is ready. There's no more getting out the ironing board or making room for one, no more heating up the iron, no more flipping clothes and being sure they stay wrinkle free, and no more burning from the iron since steam can't burn clothes. Enjoy the convenience...

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dishgirl1010 says "Old Style, New Tech" about Sunbeam Steam & Dry 4263

dishgirl1010 — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:42:13 GMT

The Sunbeam Steam & Dry Iron is the best iron I have ever purchased. This iron has a stainless steel plate and has a drip free water tank. No It Is True, a drip free water tank. It is 1400watts so this iron gets really hot and will iron anything. It has a wide plate to speed up the iron process, that's face it who gets a kick out of ironing. The water tank is a good size and one fill up, depending on how much steam you want will last during the ironing period. Speaking of steam you can hang your clothes up and steam them, the only thing would be that this iron has a nice wheight which aids in it's ablity to press heavy fabrics but for those with weak arms start your arm curls before you try. I use bottle water in my iron and have had no problem with hard water stains. The only con I have is that when I first got the Sunbeam Iron it had two red rubber foot rest. They melted off, but the Iron still works great....

housss says "A good iron." about Black & Decker The iron

housss — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:51:51 GMT

I have a iron I bought three times in a row because it would fall on the floor and break. I pray that anything sown in dishonor will be raised in honor. I think a good iron should be made for ironing if the God states so and I pray that we let the light so shine before men so that thou may see thou good deeds. So these 6.00 dollars irons do work but they leak water alot when I fill them up with water to iron my clothes. Those big irons cost to much and I like to stay as cheap as possible. They have pretty colors our there for the irons and then some have all these special gadgets on them to iron something. I tell stuff has grown in the world. I pray that we should subject ourselves unto the will of the God to know how to grow thy things to be powerful with humans. The irons especially the black and decker our nice for our woes. They are dangerous and so many murders. I pray I let the light so shine before mean so that thou may see our good deeds.

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msum865048 says "Gets rid of wrinkles in knit garments without damage."" about Monster Euro-Flex Steam Cleaner/Wrinkle Remover

msum865048 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:39:05 GMT

I've had this Monster steam cleaner for several months now and have used it frequently for cleaning, but had never used the attachments that came with it. This week I received a knit dress from a mail-order company, and of course it came in a UPS package, deeply creased from being folded in shipment.

I was afraid to steam-press it using a regular steam iron and pressing cloth because I didn't want to press out the knit ribbing... and I certainly didn't want to accidentally burn the fabric by using the wrong iron setting. Then I decided to give the steamer a try. First I tried simply directing the steam at the wrinkles... but nothing happened. Then I popped on the "steam pressing" head (DUH), which is just a flat attachment covered in a little terrycloth cap. I brushed this over the dress, and the wrinkles fell away as if by magic. We have a winner, folks.

One caution: the instruction guide that comes with this thing has a mistake that can be critical and even get you badly...

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rr123 says "reliable" about Iron A Way sunbean professional 4238

rr123 — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:06:35 GMT

Consumer reviews at Amazon.com provide the most current and objective perspective of the Sunbeam Professional 4238. Good Housekeeping magazine tests the iron's predecessor (the Sunbeam Professional 4239) and compares it with three other irons.

Reviewers indicate that the Sunbeam Professional 4238 strikes a good balance between price and performance. Many owners praise it for the amount of steam it produces and claim that the burst-of-steam feature is also powerful. Some, however, report that the steam power diminishes over time. History shows that all irons break down eventually and that even more expensive irons, like the Rowenta DZ9080 Advancer (*est. $130), break down as frequently as budget models do. The Sunbeam has digital electronic controls (which some say can fail), a self-cleaning system and a nonstick soleplate.

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kcobb321 says "Just like Mom's old iron, presses great and just as reliable" about Black & Decker Black & Decker F63D

kcobb321 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:36:06 GMT

This is just like the old fashioned irons I remember. The Black and Decker F36D looks just like the classic steam-and-dry iron. It comes without the bells and whistles but is wonderful on those tedious ironing days. It has 1100 watts of power and a polished aluminum sole-plate that heats up extra hot for pressing away tough wrinkles especially cotton items. It has an easy-to-read guide printed on the iron. The iron has a comfortable handle and the sole-plate has a button guide. Since I'am one of those budget conscious persons who really can't afford to take every item to the cleaners, I rely on my iron to press my clothes and make them look polished, this iron helps me to achieve that look. As I mentioned before it works especially well on cotton. Ironing denim is a snap with this iron. It may be a bit heavy for some people (hey free workout for flabby arms) but it gets out every wrinkle, just like the irons from days before (you know when quality meant something).

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