Quiltah Mama

I've been ​through two Rowentas. Bought them both at yard sales. Both are in iron heaven due to leaking all their water out all over my ironing board. Now I buy all my irons at my local thrift shop, that way if they die I don't feel guilty when I have to throw them away. My most recent one is a Hamilton Beach that had the film still on the hot plate when I got it home and got it to my studio. Yeah for me on that deal.

Sandygirl

Distilled water can rust out the inside of irons. Always read the owners' manuals on any iron. The manual always includes the recommended water. I love my Rowenta...never ever had an issue with them. I let them fully heat up and I use the recommended water for them. Never a spit!

jothesewer2

I purchased a Shark at Walmart, med price with the highest watts for the money. It did not give the type of water so I called they told me just use water from the faucet. I will see how long this one will last.

Linmar

I’m glad I stumbled across this thread. “Iron” is a 4-letter word for me, but I realized I’d have to use one to sew and quilt decently. Mine has sat in a corner for years, but if I find it doesn’t work well I won’t spend a lot of money on a new one. I also like the idea of using spray instead of steam from the iron. I was never fond of dealing with a steam-spewing dragon while executing an already-dreaded task.

NoraB

just a quick question. For those of you who have no problems with their irons......do you always empty the water out of the iron when putting it away? For those of you who have problems with their irons spewing...do you usually leave the water in the iron? I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth the extra effort to empty that water after each use. If it's a waste of time.......then maybe I won't. But, if you think it helps preserve the iron, I'll continue doing it.

Thanks for your input.

Ranchwife

I do the same thing. I love the narrow front of my Rowenta and how hot it gets. I use dry heat and keep a spray bottle handy. Seems to solve all my problems with my leaky iron.

Linmar

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Well, although I do not “officially” iron these days, I always did empty the iron of water when I did use it. Unless you are going to be using it a few hours later, it can’t be good for the iron to have water sitting in it -however purified it may be.

cathyvv

I learned the hard way to use a spray bottle to dampen my fabric, so never add water to the iron. I have never purchased an expensive iron...my expectations for it would be too high.

doreenfeb

Love my steam generator and regular rowenta? Would not buy anything else

Synnove

It sounds like a Rowenta is fine if you use a spray bottle rather than putting water in the iron. That's been my experience. My mom had a Rowenta for many years and I got it when she died five years ago. It's still doing a great job.