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01-01-2010, 10:17 AM
#11
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Location: Sioux Lookout, ON
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Originally Posted by granny216
We have very hard water and seems like no matter what kind of steam iron I buy or how I care for it by the end of the year I need a new one. Heck, I've bought irons for $30, travel irons, etc and even a Rowenta and in about 6 months white spots are coming out of those little holes. Now I am using distilled water in this new Sunbeam and will see how that goes. I want one that lasts using our normal country water. It seems like all appliances that need water out here clog up pretty fast. Can't count how many coffee pots we have gone thru even with the cleaning of different cleaners, including the vinegar treatment. UGH!
01-01-2010, 10:36 AM
#13
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Reliable Iron. It's semi pricey but the best iron on the market.
Here is a review:
http://www.checkernewsletter.com/?p=1702
I have the B&D Classic and it heats up fast and gets very hot but it spits water and it's only a year old. I use it for dry ironing.
Here is a review:
http://www.checkernewsletter.com/?p=1702
I have the B&D Classic and it heats up fast and gets very hot but it spits water and it's only a year old. I use it for dry ironing.
01-01-2010, 10:44 AM
#14
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Ohio
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I quit using the steam on my iron and just use a spray bottle. That way you don't need to worry if you have hard water building up on your iron.
I have a cheaper black and decker that I have had for quite some time.
Judy in Ohio
I have a cheaper black and decker that I have had for quite some time.
Judy in Ohio
01-01-2010, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Ninnie
I have a Sunbeam and love it, but it has automatic shut off, I can never remember to shut one off.
I have a little travel iron I use for quilting now and I love it. very light and easy to use on a little ironing board i have set up on my sewing table.
01-01-2010, 12:30 PM
#16
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Location: NE Pa.
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I have a Rowenta that DH bought me and paid a terrible price, It sits on a shelf unused. I hate it. I have a black and decker spent $20. on it an use it all the time. I also plug my iron into a surge protector which has a red light on it so I can immediately see if my iron is on or not.
01-02-2010, 04:47 AM
#19
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted by mic-pa
I have a Rowenta that DH bought me and paid a terrible price, It sits on a shelf unused. I hate it. I have a black and decker spent $20. on it an use it all the time. I also plug my iron into a surge protector which has a red light on it so I can immediately see if my iron is on or not.
Thanks everyone for your comments. They are extremely helpful!
01-02-2010, 04:47 AM
#20
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Originally Posted by mic-pa
I have a Rowenta that DH bought me and paid a terrible price, It sits on a shelf unused. I hate it. I have a black and decker spent $20. on it an use it all the time. I also plug my iron into a surge protector which has a red light on it so I can immediately see if my iron is on or not.
Thanks everyone for your comments. They are extremely helpful!
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