Pete

I just received one as a gift. Do any of you have one? Do you always use steam or do you iron dry? I normally iron dry --- but directions say fill with water. I e-mailed the company and they said "it is recommended that you alwsys fill with water, however you may iron dry." Do you always fill with water?

Michellesews

It's strickly up to you. I have the yellow one but rarely use it because it is much heavier than my steam generated Rowenta.

mrs. fitz

I always add water to mine. I've had good luck with it and it IS a time-saver and convenience to have that self-standing feature.

coffeegirl

I have water in mine, but I don't always use steam. It's easy to turn off the steam if you don't want it.

lass

I would listen to what the company says and turn the switch to dry.

aeble

Chances are there is a gasket that will dry out if you don't have water in it for a long period. If you don't use water in it ever, you might be okay to not put water in it. But, I personally would put the water in, just so I didn't damage it.

bkb7957

I have a Shark iron. Love it. But I always keep water in it while in use. But when I'm not using it I make sure to pour the water out before putting it away. I have noticed that the manufactures of my irons say to empty the water out of the iron after use.

QuiltE

I have had the Oliso (yellow) for almost a year. I never thought I would say it, but I have truly "enjoyed and appreciated" this iron! It seemed pricey at the time, but it has been more than worth it.

In reading your email, I think it could be interpreted ... fill with water when you want steam .... but that you can iron dry (and not fill with water).

I always iron dry and have never used the steam. A couple of reasons ... I can control the dampness with a spritzer and/or Best Press; and I don't have to let it "dry" after steaming before moving and/or sewing. The other reason, when I finish sewing, I can turn it off and walk away without the added step of walking the distance to the sink with a hot iron to drain the water (and potentially burning or scalding myself!).

Chasing Hawk

I never put water in my irons. I don't like the spitting and weird sounds they make.
I use a spray bottle with bottled water (distilled kind) in it.

My Steam presser on the other hand I keep water in the reservoir, again I only use bottled water.

Oksewnsew

I have 2 Oliso irons and love, love, love them. I keep water in mine while sewing, when thru I do pour out wtr, open the 'hole' and let it dry out overnite. If I don't want steam, I just turn the steam button to off. I have a 1500 wt one and I gifted myself when the new PINK ones were announced and pre-ordered it.. It's 1800 wt. I love it.. I've used all kinds, still have several. I still have a Rowenta that I like very well too. I know the Oliso are expensive but well worth it to me..