I have dropped my iron so many times, I only use the heat no steam and I like it. Never really used steam when it worked. I like my iron but the heat gauge is unreadable... so have to guess where I want the setting. And then I have one from an aunt who passed, but that is on my big table(8x8) other room. I too have a routine when leaving a room. I count as I start turning things off or unplugging them. 1 machine, 2 music 3 iron 4 big light 5 laptop & 6 room light. If I miss a number I know I missed something. This is just my way of making sure things are OFF.