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I found a ton of irons at my trip to two goodwills last weekend. I bought a really nice Rowenta for $5 but they had all kinds. I'm still thinking of going back for the vintage one with cloth wrapped cord. It was in its box and I bet it would work great. So my suggestion is 2nd hand store, so when they go out its no big deal.
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I have 2 oldies but goodies circa 1950's that I love but they seem to be putting on weight so while out browsing the 2nd hand stores I found a lighter iron -2$- 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.
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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.
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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.
Originally Posted by husker67
(Post 5146822)
I feel for you. I've gone through 3 or 4 in the last 10 years (different brands). As a teen when I ironed in the 60s mom always put distilled water in it. I don't remember it 'spitting' like they do now, but my mom used to put vinegar inside to get the gunk out. I bought a Rowenta a couple of months back (never had one before). I now use no water in it but just use the Best Press. I personally find the iron saga very frustrating...
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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 |
I use a Black & Decker Classic iron. :)
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Originally Posted by paintmejudy
(Post 5146748)
Irons - can't live without one, can't find one to last!
Since I have been quilting, I go through an iron in less than a year, usually 8 to 10 months. Tried many different brands but nothing seems to last. Is it the reduced quality of irons, or is it because when you quilt, they are on for hours at a time. And I quilt almost every day. Any suggestions? Don't suggest Rowenta -- they are too heavy for my poor arthritic hands! Thanks for any help you can share with me. |
What is "the receipe".......I too find that best press is too expensive to use? Thanks for sharing!
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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! |
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!
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