Thread: suggestions for a good steam iron

Have 3 Rowentas- two Focus's and an older Professional- and love them all. Started a few years back with one Focus, that one leaked but I was able to fix it myself. Wanted a second one to keep upstairs for regular ironing. That leaked, but I contacted Rowenta and as it was within a 2 year period of purchase, they paid postage to send it to them to repair or replace at their discretion (I simply corresponded via email. They were fantastic!) Within 2 weeks I received a new version of the Focus. Had for a year now and no problems whatsoever. I use tap water only, drain out the water after unplugging for the day, and I clean it by shooting the steam out before using it to iron-every time it is turned on. I make sure to not begin ironing until the 'steam' noise has stopped when standing the iron upright, a 'must' before making a pass with the iron flat on the fabric. Never had spitting, never had leaking, iron always clean. We have hard water here-no water softener.

Dollar store cheapie girl chiming in here. Lol! I've discovered that the cheapie one I got at the $ store as a backup works very well and if it needs replaced eventually (think I've been using it about 4 years now) then no big deal. I did get the slightly more expensive one with auto shut off.

I have 2 Shark Professional 1800 watt irons and LOVE them. I think they were under $60 and I bought them at Walmart. I have had 3 Rowenta's (high price to lower price) and after about a year they start leaking. No way to repair them either. (I've tried).

I have hard water in my area, so I use distilled water in my irons. Help prevent all sorts of problems!

I have a Panasonic cordless iron that I LOVE. Had it about 2 years now and wouldn't get rid of it for the world. If it breaks, I'm buying another one just like it. Sort of tempted to buy a backup now, before they change it or stop making it.