since using a T-Fal that is the only iron I will use they are just under 40.00 dollars here and can be found at Penny's or Target I use tap water in it and it has powerful steam and by using tap water they have lasted me for 3 years or better and mine always has water in it and used almost every day Itried Rowentas and was told they were not meant for daily use like that oh yes the T-Fal also has a teflon plate very easy to clean as I also use lots of heat and bond lite