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mltquilt 11-05-2010 05:50 AM

I have the Oliso Pro and while it is a little pricey I love it. It does not need special water, just tap water and while it has an automatic cut-off it stays on longer than the previous models. They have a website.

Mary

bluteddi 11-05-2010 08:39 AM

I bought a Shark from Walmart... The paperwork said tap water was fine but bottled or distilled would work as well. But DH thought it would be best to use distilled water because we use a salt water systern on our tap, made sense... so far so good.

Matilda 11-05-2010 08:56 AM


Originally Posted by gaelicquilter
lOOKING FOR A NEW IRON ANY SUGGESTIONS? I HAVE HAD 2 ROWENTA IRONS AND BOTH HAVE LEAKED AFTER A SHORT TIME. I AM NOT SURE I WANT TO GO THERE AGAIN.HAS ANYONE HEARD OF ELISE OR ELYSE IRONS?

I just go to Walmart and buy the old standard Black and Decker called "The Classic". It has never let me down. I have heard so many bad things about the most expensive irons. I just decided I didn't want to spend the money. The Black and Decker is a good name.

Mariposa 11-05-2010 08:56 AM

I use a Black & Decker "Classic". It is wonderful!!! Best $30.00 I spent! I use reg. tap water, and have no problems. This iron is great! Have had it for several years.

Sadiemae 11-05-2010 09:12 AM

I love my Rowenta! I have had it for many years. I don't use tap water because it smells like bleach and is very hard/I don't drink it either.

MadQuilter 11-05-2010 09:18 AM

My Rowenta died after less than 2 years of pretty good use. It did not have an automatic shut-off. As long as I remembered to shut it off before leaving the room, I liked it. Now I have a Shark with automatic shut-off. Getting used to it.

Word of advice: When the instructions say to run the iron through two tanks of water/steam before using it on clothes - it is a good idea to do so. I didn't and ended up with brown steam spots on a white shirt. grrrrr! Slapping self silly.

franie 11-05-2010 09:24 AM

I use my Rowenta now dry as it leaked! Just saw a new iron at least to me--called Velocity. Pricey but looked like a metal plate which I like. I like some of the older irons better than the new ones.

mic-pa 11-05-2010 09:30 AM

I had two Rowenta, very pricey and neither one would steam properly to iron with. Gave them both awsy and now have a Black and Decker from Walmart that works great. Only $20. and when it dies I will buy another one.

Quiltforme 11-05-2010 11:50 AM

Sorry my rowenta seems to have a bug in it :) (seriously) I am using an old black and decker I love them both I only use tap in my rowent per instructions works very well except the bug thing!!

fidgety 11-05-2010 12:13 PM

Well I just started using my new Rowenta today and I LOVE IT!!! I used a cheap one from walmart for along time while it leaked all over.. lol..


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