My poor iron has been dropped so many times, the steam button broke off plus it's not a super hot one. I'm looking for recommendations on what type of iron to look for, but don't really want to spend an arm and a leg. My sister uses a Rowenta in her shop which is really nice. Thanks for your input.

I have a black and decker that I like except it leaks water - yes, I have dropped it. After that experience, (3rd time!), I bought the cheapest iron I could find at Walmart. It does the job, and is extremely light - that's good for someone with fibromyalgia.

I went to an antique shop & bought one of them really old, old irons that will fry an egg! I just keep it down low & it does it's job excellent! I love it when I press something ONE time & onto the next piece. My friend that passed away had one from her mother & when her kids got that iron, I went on a hunt for one! I only paid $2 for it at the antique shop AND I bought 2 of them!

I have 2 irons and they are the 10 dollar ones from Walmart and they work great. Just got a Rival yesterday and it has a button for a burst of steam. Ironed Hubby's uniform shirt perfectly.

robin

I'd get a used Sunbeam flat iron (no steam); they're available for as little as $5.

I'd also suggest getting a Miracle Ironing Board Cover with the money you save on a fancy iron, so that you never have need of a super hot iron. Your iron will last longer, you will use less electricity and your fabric will last longer.

Could you tell me where you purchased your Miracle Ironing Board Cover?

Hi neighbor, I just found a good article about fibromyalgia. Will to send article on PM. My daughter and g-daughter both finromyalgia.

My vote -- Rowenta. I've dropped mine several times and it's still going strong. It never develops calcium deposits either. I've heard Bed, Bath, and Beyond will honor a coupon for irons, whereas, other stores don't.

Love my two T-Fal irons. Great steam and they get hot.

I have had two Panasonic irons for about seven years, one is cordless. Don't even know if they are still made but wouldn't trade either for ten Rowentas! or any other brand. Have read lots of problems with Rowentas "spitting".

I wish I could remember but I got mine in the late 1980s and I honestly can't remember. It was from an ad in _Threads_ magazine, I do remember that.

It seemed expensive at the time (can't remember exactly how much, though) but it has worked like a charm for over 20 years. I've actually worn out three ironing boards and that cover is still going strong!

I never have to set my iron any hotter than medium in order to get perfect results. I can even iron velvet on it, face down (ironing on the back) without flattening the nap. No needleboard needed.

It's like my Ottlite, it's something I use frequently that I hope I never have to do without.

Okay, I found a bunch of results by googling on "miracle ironing board cover".

I have a Sunbeam I bought at Costco and it works really well.

Thanks, I'll check it out.