New Iron

[Beth A.]

I have had my Oliso for 3 1/2 years. I never put water in it. It is great, but I do like a heavier iron for yardage. I usually use an old Hamilton-Beach steam iron with water which works great!

Maggie in E. Central Illinois

[Barbara L.]

We were at a one day retreat on the weekend & they had a sunbeam & a GE. Both of them leaked & the sunbeam spit. I will be crossing them off the list.

I am thinking that having 2 irons, one for yardage, one for piecing may be the best solution. Thanks for the tip.

[Frances L.]

Ok, I'm looking for an iron to press clothes. Yes, my son starts the police academy tomorrow and needs to iron his pants and shirts. His pants are 100% cotton and my Laura Star iron is leaving shiny spots on it, especially over the pockets. It is even turned all the way down. His shirts are cotton/poly blend polo shirts. I'd like one that works well but doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Any suggestions??
Frances

[Susan B.]

I purchased a dry iron (no holes, no steam) from The Vermont Country Store for $30. It gets really hot & the size fits inside most of my embroidery hoops. I really like using it. I use a wet pressing cloth when steam is needed. I've had two Rowentas & a T-Fal. The T-Fal never leaks, but it's not very heavy, and the holes aren't great when ironing interfacing & stabilizers.

I'd use a press-cloth (a piece of muslin) for the shines.

[Barbara L.]

Yes, I too have had T-fals. They are good, but not great & not heavy. I use Ricky's method of spraying the water to avoid continually filling up the water receptacle. My Rowenta, as others mentioned developed incontenence. On the plus side it is heavy.

[Barbara L.]

I need to purchase a new iron. My Rowenta leaks after just short of a year old. I was wondering if any of you have used the Maytag cordless iron and if you liked it? I prefer a heavy iron such as the Rowenta but this is my 2nd one and they both began to leak very badly. Thank you for any help.

[Barbara L.]

I went back to my el cheapo iron and if it doesn't give me the steam I want the spray bottle is right there, inches from where the iron parks. I paid about $15 for it about 10 years ago. A few years ago I indulged in a nice Shark, loved the weight unless I was pressing for a long time, loved the higher heat but didn't love the fact that in a year and a half I had to have it replaced twice under warranty. $100 iron, though I got it on sale half price, is just too costly in my eyes for 18 months use. Pulled out the old iron and will go with it until it dies. Funny how I like it so much better after my experience with the Shark. It has auto off but isn't an issue as it doesn't have a full off unless I unplug it. I had to check. It is a toastmaster.

[Barbara L.]

I just got a oitio and love it I am have troublr with my right hand and wrist so with this one I don't have to set it up Happy

[Barbara L.]

Glad to hear the Oliso is getting some decent reviews. I bought one when they were first available (like 5 years ago) and the leakage was so awful I called customer service and they sent another. Same thing happened.

I have a Rowenta and it is hot, heavy, doesn't turn off (how annoying) and I do not put water in it. I prefer to spray

I may be tempted to try out the Oliso again, though. I mean, right now I only have about 4 irons, so what's one more?

I will add that for applique (which is my focus) I like the 'hobbico custom sealing iron' HOT, small, and works really well for the freezer/paper starch method!

I need to look up the Laura iron someone mentioned....

[Laura L.]

I have a Hamilton Beach Stay or GoTM Smart LiftTM Iron with Ironing Mat. You can either have it Stay on or automatic shut off. It also comes with a Ironing Mat that can also fold up to carrying case. I have noticed the price on them is considerably less than when I first purchase mine. They may be discontinuing them but I did find them on line.

[Catherine S.]

I have had a Rowenta for 2 years and it started leaking about 6 months ago. I got the manual out to see what I could possibly do for it. In the basic instructions it said not to leave water in the iron, but to empty it out when finished ironing. Mine would only leak when I finished ironing and left it to set overnight. In the morning there would be a puddle under the iron. I love the feel of the Rowenta, so that is what I do. If I only have one thing to iron I use the spray bottle instead of putting water in the iron.