GailG

If your iron is spitting out the rusty stuff, it may take more than one application of the vinegar.

I don't think it's just the water that causes the problem. Perhaps it's just corrosion inside the iron. (I've had a brand new iron spit out rust. Wonder if it was one that had been returned and put back in stock.) In my newest iron, I have used ONLY distilled water, and occasionally I will get a drop of that yellowy stuff. I haven't used vinegar yet.

I may try the Iron Out next time.

I won't worry about the warranty, bc I usually drop the dang thing (or it falls of the ironing board) before it reaches old age. :roll:

kanoelani

As requested by Bearpaw...

I received my Consew iron today, got it set up and went to work. First of all, it is heavy! I adjusted my ironing board to hip height to allow for the weight. It irons like a dream. It took me less time to press my husband's handkerchiefs. One pass and the wrinkles were out. With my Rowenta it seems as though I have to iron and re-iron. As a week or two goes by I will post again and let you know how it is working out.

Kanoelani

GailG

I am so embarrassed. :oops: I can remember there was a time when I did the ironing. I don't remembered the last time that I ironed handkerchiefs. I fold them hot out of the dryer and that's that. As far as my clothes goes, I press before I wear. DH's shirts go to the laundry. (That's his :wink: treat.) Once in a while I'll slip one of mine in there.

And speaking of handkerchiefs. My sister was looking for a pretty handkerchief to give to a mother-of-the-bride friend of hers. She searched everywhere in our local stores. NONE. Many people didn't even know what a "handkerchief" was. Any ideas?? The last I saw of a handkerchief was at Hancock's, but they've closed. All of the little shops that once sold those are closed.

bearpaw

Thanks for letting us know. I was wondering if you got it yet. Glad to hear you like it. Do you find the water bottle to be a nuisance? And, silly question, can you turn the steam off? Thanks again Kanoelani!!

quiltmaker101

I have been through 3 irons in the last year. I don't drop them, and I am careful to follow the directions they come with. The last one to go was the Sunbeam "No Drip" I bought at Target. I had it 11 months and suddenly water everywhere.

So I went online to lots of sites and blogs about irons. I read the reviews by owners and consumer product companies. When I saw that most people really liked the Black and Decker Digital Advantage D2030, I bought one through Amazon. I just used it this morning for the first time and I am im-pressed! LOL

It gets much, much hotter than the Sunbeam, holds a lot of water so I don't have to keep refilling. It makes tons of steam and is heavy. I think the stainless steel plate will be just fine.

PS. I called Sunbeam to complain. I faxed them a copy of the receipt I still had and they are sending me a new one for free. So I will have a back up, but this time I don't think I will need it. Can give it to DD when she moves out.

sewjoyce

You all are really confusing me!!

When I'm sewing together a quilt top and press seams -- do I use steam or not???? (I used steam on my last quilt top -- is that why it was wonky???)

Do I use steam when I'm pressing fabrics for quilting? Sometimes I don't like to wash before using but fabric is always wrinkled and needs help before cutting....

quiltmaker101

I used to iron without steam, but now that I do steam, I like it better.

You can learn correct pressing methods from Eleanor Burns or Quiltville.com

It is important that you don't push the fabric around with the iron, and don't iron on the bias. Iron along the selvages, not side to side. Use the tip or the side to direct the seam your pressing and put the iron down on it when it is in position. You can finger press first to get it to lay down too.

rismstress

this is a timely topic. I have a rowenta- paid alot for it, and it's several years old. i like a heavy iron and lots of steam. Well, it's started spitting, and that's no good. Also, something is on the bottom of it- scratches, I don't know what- can't clean it- have used every measure available- so I'm in the market for a new iron. I can't find John's link to the iron talked about. I will look at the t-fal, a B&D, and this consew iron. These seem like the most loved ones on this list.
Cheryl

LindaS

Don't buy the Black & Decker D2030 recommended in Consumers Report, it will do like all the other B&D products I've bought recently,die after 13 months, warranty is 12 months....

Linda

amazon

My vote is the Black and Decker Classic, heavy ,irons those wrinkles the first time, set on between 4&5, doesn't have all those gizmos but does the job the first time. Have had mine about 8yrs would not trade it for a fancy.