revolutionary for an iron hater
923630
i am so glad i invested in this sturdy piece of equipment.  i never liked ironing and pretty much avoided it altogether, but knew my clothes would look better with a little help.  this steamer is perfect for my needs - heats quickly, no plastic smell at all, good quantity of steam.  as folks have said, there is a learning curve and a lot of the results are in proper technique, which is easy to deduce as one works with it.  do take care with the metal coils of the hose near the unit as they get hot.  different fabrics respond more or less quickly to the steam...and the look is more natural than a pressing.  i do not care for the starched prim look anyway.  i have had no problems and look forward to using the unit on my winter wardrobe.  easier and more fun than ironing for me.
4245020
I hate ironing with a passion, but this iron makes it so much easier and faster.  Quickly heats and steaming works well to get wrinkles out.  Good weight so you don't have to push down to get good creases.
2074460
I used a version of this iron while staying at a 5-star hotel in Hong Kong, which is why I'm giving this iron five stars. After filling it with water, plugging in, and adjusting the temperature knob, a light turns on, indicating that heat is now ready to be applied to your shirt. At that point, you would ordinarily begin ironing. But not this iron! Upon tilting the iron, this iron spits water onto your shirt like an Archerfish, and as you frantically begin trying to steam up the excess water, you'll hear a small click at which point with a burst of dragon-like steam the iron shuts off completely. Then - while working in harmony with a specific alignment of astrological signs known only to Fiji islanders you'll want to unplug the iron, drain it, then move the dial temperature backward and forward while reciting the French translation of the Rigveda, plug it back in, and pray that it starts up again. If you are diligent and faithful, you'll be rewarded with a magical on light at which point you begin the process over again. I requested a second iron from room service and was able to replicate the experience. So you can buy with confidence, knowing that they will come equipped with their own (different but same!) magic spells.
354884
I never thought the variability in irons could really differ that much... boy was I wrong!  My old iron, which was a nice Panasonic finally died after many dedicated years of use and I found myself needing a replacement not knowing how to go about picking an iron.  My gf mentioned that the Rowenta was known to be one of the best, so I figured why not try it out to see.  It's brilliant!  It heats quickly and my clothes iron very easily.  I don't have to go over the same area multiple times to get a crisp look, this iron oftentimes does it in just one or two swoops.  I hate ironing and if I can pass with something that is semi-wrinkled that doesn't look like a used tissue, I will.  I will never enjoy ironing but this Rowenta makes that process a lot less painful and actually bearable.
1203700
Holy crap, people!  If you have been hesitant to get cast iron cookware- drop that thought NOW.

I was a cast iron virgin. Then I learned I was iron deficient, and I'm really bad at taking iron supplements.  I do eat iron rich foods but it wasn't enough.  Then I remember cast iron cookware can help increase your iron intake when used to prepare your meals!  Well, I am one to never skip a meal so it seemed like the best solution. Since buying this item, we have used this every day.  We use it to make the tastiest burgers, chicken dishes in the oven, grilled panini and other sandwiches. It has really upped our cooking game and there is something about food cooked in cast iron that adds to the flavor.

Seasoning and cleaning is no issue.  When we first got this, I seasoned it according to Lodge instructions twice.  On occasion between hot water cleaning we might brush on a little safflower oil.  It's perfect.  We are in love with it and plan to order more sizes soon.
3377586
I love this thing. I was scared to use it at first and felt as if I was breaking a cast iron law but it worked great and I am hooked!
397457
I love this iron!  I love the bulk and the weight! Best iron I've had in a long long time!
3900689
I hate ironing; I do, though, love this iron! It works, and makes this task just a little less horrid.
2516622
And I have owned a lot.  One of the best features is how easy it is to fill with water.  Have you ever had an iron that would pee all over the place when you tried to fill it?  Not this one.  It has a vastly superior design for filling. Also, it's 1,500 watts - unusually high for an iron, and that means fast warm-ups.  Real fast.  And lots of heat when you are ironing too.  This is the first iron I have used that I don't turn up to maximum blast when ironing cotton.
2251479
I have tried over a dozen of the highest quality iron supplements and I still had a dangerously low iron level (it was sitting at 7), my body has a problem absorbing iron, it rejects it. After a few years of trying to no avail a friend told me that she had the exact same problem with her body rejecting iron, her Dr told her about this iron supplement and she started getting her iron levels up. I took three in the morning and three at night (it says to take two a day but because my body rejects it my Dr said take more just to get my levels up, after one year my iron levels went up to 47, still low but well out of the danger zone! I highly recommend this to anyone who has low iron out has drinker absorbing it. It is not vegetarian or vegan friendly though.
384358
I'm really not that great of an ironer.  I often forget how to iron pants and my shirts will usually have one or two wrinkles that I missed, especially around the sleeves and buttons.  So, I am no expert on irons, but this is the best iron that I have ever owned.  It glides over my clothes so smoothly it's nearly an OCD religious experience, like taking a perfectly fitted cap off the top of a pen with just the right amount of resistance.

The LCD display is fine although I have no idea what the settings really mean.  90% of my clothes are cotton blends so it doesn't really matter.  Produces a lot of heat, the cord doesn't tangle, and the cap on top of the water spout pouring area thing is great... prevents me from embarrassing spills.

Really love this iron.  If you're a normal guy, it does the trick.
4545344
I had used a cheap Rowenta model made in China ("Effective" model) for years bought from Bed/Bath, and finally got sick of going over my dress clothes repeatedly to get out wrinkles. THIS IRON IS LEGIT. All it takes is one pass to get out even the toughest wrinkles, even with linen clothes it is fabulous. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Well worth the money.
166194
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Let me start out by saying that this is by far, the very best iron I have ever owned.  Hands down.

PROS: Came nicely packaged with the iron, cord, a bag to store your iron and a cup to add water to the iron.
The iron itself is in a fantastic purple.  Honestly, I don't care much for purple but the color wowed me. << not sure if this is important to anyone.
The iron is 1800 watts of OMG power.  Never have I had an iron that darn near ironed for me.
The plate on the iron is made of patented nano ceramic.  Never heard of that before but when I tell you that this iron steams, it steams.  I ironed a pair of jeans, putting a crease in them.  I almost did not have to flip the pants over.  This iron works that well.  It darn near ironed front and back of my jeans without flipping.
This iron does have an auto shut-off.  If you're like me and have a tendency to walk away from the iron without turning it off, this is a huge plus.
I simply cannot find enough words to encourage you to purchase this iron over any thing else you're looking at.  For the price, you will not regret it.

I received this iron at a discounted rate for my honest review.  My review is 100% mine and based on my experience with this product.  I highly recommend it and if I could give this more than 5 stars, I would in a hot (but not hotter than this iron) second.
549369
It made my life very easier. No iron ever satisfied me even after using it repeatedly. I still used to see folding here and there. But this is perfect. I just do it once .. that's it .. ready to wear .. Good that I bought this.
3026625
I hate ironing - so, I'm surprised to say I think this is a great iron and one of the best I've used. Here were the pros and minor things I might change about this iron.

The good:
- Light, easy to use - the name ultra glide fits!
- Intuitive, easy to use fabric selector
- Easy to refill water
- Can be used as a stand-up steamer (really!)
- But, my favorite - that it is designed to stay standing when you're moving things around on the board (no more tip overs)

The nit:
As others have said, it's hard to tell when your water is getting low - because they've designed that part to be too dark.

Overall: For those who don't like ironing - this may not make it fun - but it does make the task easier.
4237732
I cannot believe how amazing this product works. I have been throwing away irons for years because of the burnt plates and this product takes it off with a simple swipe. Love, love, love this product!
507243
This is the best iron I've had in a long time.  It's heavy enough so it doesn't tip over when you stand it up, it heats up quickly, steams well, and turns off after one hour, which I like because I'm absent-minded sometimes.  The hour turn-off time is so much better than other irons which turn off if you don't touch them for 15 minutes, which I often do when I'm quilting or sewing.  It has a streamlined shape and a great price--under $35 including shipping.  I highly recommend this iron!