I had a Rowenta with the retractable cord. The iron leaked a lot and water ran into the base part and pretty soon I was getting spots on my fabric. It was from the rust coming out where the cord retracted. I bought a B&D and have had very good luck with it. I inherated another Rowenta just like my first one but have not used it yet. Don't know if I will. I got so tired of the water leaking all the time.