Originally Posted by
MadQuilter
I have a Shark. It is relatively lightweight which is great because I have tendonitis a lot. It does have an automatic shut-off which I don't care for but it does heat up quickly.
According to many people's experience, irons don't seem to last as long as they used to.
I had a Shark that I loved. It was the more high end model ($50 range) and I loved the vertical steam feature. Works great for those things you can't put on the ironing board to iron!
I then thought I had to get a Rowenta and yes, it leaks. I am now using only distilled water and it still leaks. Next iron will be a Shark!!