misskira

I found a ton of irons at my trip to two goodwills last weekend. I bought a really nice Rowenta for $5 but they had all kinds. I'm still thinking of going back for the vintage one with cloth wrapped cord. It was in its box and I bet it would work great. So my suggestion is 2nd hand store, so when they go out its no big deal.

Stitchit123

I have 2 oldies but goodies circa 1950's that I love but they seem to be putting on weight so while out browsing the 2nd hand stores I found a lighter iron -2$- brand new in the unopened box called "Perfection"and it is -perfect...it is lighter but it still has enough wgt to remove wrinkles without wearing me out first.I figured it came from Wally World -the old neighborhood had more WW's than churches.

matraina

I also have a hard time with heavy irons because of arthritis. Never thought of buying a dry iron and spraying with water or Best Press. Thanks for the suggestion. After all, our moms (if you're old enough) never had steam irons.

Robinlee

I also use distilled water and haven't had the problems that I had using from the faucet. My have lasted alot longer and that is if I don't bounce off the board to the floor (done that a couple of times). I have purchased one for $9.00 about 12 years ago from Lowes' and then the last one from Walmart for about $30 about 2 years ago. Use one for classes (always packed and ready to go) and the WM one at home. But my main thing is to use Distilled Water.

linhawk

I use an old Black and Decker too.

I have the same problem with toasters.
Can't find a good one that actually toasts rather than turn it a pale tan

Mariposa

I use a Black & Decker Classic iron.

GrannieAnnie

Have you tried irons for Goodwill or some other thrift store? One of our church irons is from a rummage sale. Works quite well.

Kathy Pap

What is "the receipe".......I too find that best press is too expensive to use? Thanks for sharing!

jlwheart

I put surge protectors on all my outlets. Living in an apt. bldg., we have frequent slight surges. They're horrible on anything plugged in to wall outlets. Now I had to replace 2 surge protectors in last 5 years - no appliances were damaged. Just make sure you don't turn off the surge protector's button. That disables the protection-not the electricity.
I suggest you get a cheap iron and plug it into the surge protector. It might last longer and be safer too. Good luck!

Groucho

I love the "dry iron" I bought from the Vermont Country Store. It cost about $30, has no holes in the sole plate, and works beautifully for fusible applique. Good luck with your search!