Originally Posted by
snipforfun
There is a reason that Rowenta was at the thrift store! LOL. They leak like crazy. Hope you didnt pay much.
I'm told if you use distilled water in a Rowenta iron you don't need to worry about it leaking. If an iron begins to leak, any brand, it's a sign there is mineral build up inside and it's time to use vinegar/water to clean out the minerals.
In the past, I've always used tap water in my irons (several different brands), and they all started leaking eventually. After a vinegar/water treatment they stopped leaking. It's not the iron's fault it leaks, it simply needs cleaning inside.
I have a tutorial on my blog explaining how to use vinegar in an iron (or coffee pot, etc.). It's easy enough to find, look at the right column and click on the label called "how to". Then scroll to the bottom of the page.