Yes quiltngal, I have the Oliso. I LOVE IT!!!!! You don't have to worry about it falling over. It doesn't leak. Large reservoir for water.

Go to www.oliso.com and look at it.

I had two Rowentas, and they both quit very early. I bought a Shark about five years ago. It has the best steam of any iron I've ever owned. Found another at Bed, Bath and Beyond locally, and now have one up and one downstairs. They retail for about $50-$60, but are worth it if you want a good iron. And BB&Y always have coupons.

Now I have a question -

My son had a Black and Decker Digital Advantage D2020 stashed away that he says I can borrow.

Question: Directions say:

"Note: Use ordinary tap water for ironing. Do not use water processed through a home softening system."

So what should I use then? I've been using bottled spring water for the Rowenta that just fizzled and smelled funny this morning.

And why not use softened water?

Rowenta! is the brand i have and i really like it

I don't know about water softeners now, but when I was a kid we had a well. Mom used to put salt in the water softener. So I would guess that salt in the iron wouldn't be a good thing :D

Salt water heats to a higher temp then water or makes the water hotter or conducts heat too fast or something like that. Just don't use salt water in an iron.

I use cold tap water. The drinking water usually not soft. I don't know why they don't want you using soft water. Maybe the salt they use to soften the water. This iron is the best though. I also have a rowenta and don't like.

If you don't want to use just tap water, and want to use bottled water, get the one that just says drinking water. You can buy it in 1 gallon jugs and they are cheap. If it just says to use regular tap water, then don't use distilled water. Bad for iron.
Mine uses regular tap water. Soooo much easier than worrying about bottled water.

I was going to suggest the same iron. It's the best I've ever owned, and I say this after going through a few expensive Rowentas. The digital advantage is drip free and an all around excellent iron. If you want to spend a lot of money, I'd check out www.allbrands.com for a professional iron.

I have a T-Fal. That is also what they use at LQS.

I have had the B & D for several years & I would not hesitate to get another one. Heats fast and the steam is constant. I only use bottled distilled water and empty after using so it never spits out "stuff". Before the B & D, I had a Bernina that was wonderful. Again, I only used distilled and didn't leave water sitting in the iron. Would still have it except I dropped it on a tile floor. I learned my lesson using tap water with a Rowenta.
Mary Ellen FL

I love my Rowenta!! Even use the travel size one at my sewing machine.

I gave $12 for my iron at Walmart 3yrs ago. Don't know when it will give out, but when it does, I will buy another one. It's great.

I would like to know about your travel irons. I did some research. Large price range similar to regular iron. memaw: do you like your Rowenta?
Mary Ellen