irons--will the teflon bottom get glidier???
05-09-2011, 11:26 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by Carol J.
My mother ironed quickly across a piece of wax paper and that made the bottom of her iron glide faster. I have had both teflon and steel and used that method when I thought the iron needed help.
Carol J.
Carol J.
BTW ... I like the subject line ... is "glidier" a word ?? :lol: :lol:
05-09-2011, 03:32 PM
#45
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I love my iron. I looked up tailoring supplies online and found a professional iron. I think the brand is Eagle. It has a 1 gallon water container that uses filter resin and hangs by the iron. It also has a teflon sole plate and it gets really hot or you can set to to a lower temp. press a button when you want steam. if it starts to get a bit sticky just clean with iron off cleaner and glides beautifuly again. It did cost around $100 but have saved so much in the long run because I haven't had to replace it. Does anyone else use one of these?
05-09-2011, 04:05 PM
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I have a Proctor Silex with teflon bottom I got at Wal-Mart about 3 years ago (under $10)- and LOVE it except I wish it got hotter - but at least I never have to worry about burning something. I bought a Rowenta for $75.00 last year and after a few uses, it is still sitting on the shelf (leaks badly). Of the two, I would prefer and do use my P/S,it glides very well and I like it. My historical favorite was a GE, and then GE got bought out by Black & Decker, and that one turned out well also.
My biggest current problem is finding one that will not shut off every time you sneeze - or breathe!
Marysewfun
My biggest current problem is finding one that will not shut off every time you sneeze - or breathe!
Marysewfun
05-09-2011, 05:48 PM
#47
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I ve got a Rival teflon it glides pretty good but its to light it won't de-wrinkle tissue paper so I went back to my Gramma's iron that I've been using for 50yrs+ its a Procter/Silex with a cloth cord its got some serious weight and the settings are still true No more new irons for me You can still fnd the oldies in 2nd hand stores for a couple dollars and live another 50 yrs
05-09-2011, 06:20 PM
#49
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We've been married 23 years and I've only had 2 full size irons. Both Black and Decker. I have abused them in many ways. My husband used to only wear dress clothes 7 days aweek and traveled extensively so the irons were rarely put away ( Now I have an upright steamer for that)
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