Rowenta says I need to spray starch on the back of fabric or it will stick. Can I spray starch normaly on top of the fabric without sticking? Also how often do you have to self clean to prevent calcium buildup? Rowenta says I need to spray starch on the back of fabric or it will stick. Can I spray starch normaly on top of the fabric without sticking? Also how often do you have to self clean to prevent... » Read More Rowenta says I need to spray starch on the back of fabric or it will stick. Can I spray starch normaly on top of the fabric without sticking? Also how often do you have to self clean to prevent calcium buildup? « Show Less
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I have not had any problems with spray starch. When I use it, I spray the garment and set it aside for a couple of minutes, giving the starch time to soak in. None of it has ever stuck to my iron. I DO LOVE THIS IRON! I have not found a single problem with it.
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I use a light fabric finish and no buildup occurs. I clean the iron approximately weekly while using water from a Britta filter, which does still have minerals in it.
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I have washed this numerous times without any issue. I mainly use it for flour but have also used it for powdered sugar ~ there is so little product left in the container that there isn't much but a little dusting that needs to come out. I have not had any rust and I have hand washed as well as put in the dishwasher. I would recommend ensuring it it completely dry prior to using so your flour/sugar doesn't stick but that's the same with any sifters... Honestly, for the price, this is a great product ~ it is light weight and does what it is advertised to do.
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I use a little of starch and dilute it in water and spray in on slowly. Mostly, I make a solution in a basket and let my shirts soak for a while and hand them in the bathroom afterwards (this is a better way o see the stiffness of starched shirts like the days of old).
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My daughter doesn't spit up for this, but she always has stains from other things (strawberries, spaghetti, etc.), and I have found 2 things that have worked and made her clothing look somewhat new (wish I would have known for baby#1)...Oxyclean Max Force Spray works well if sprayed soon after the stain and allowed to soak in. For tougher stains, or stains not treated right away, I used Oxy Clean Baby (the powder) mixed in a bucket of water (cool water) with 2-3 scoops and allow the item to sit for at least a day. Be careful though...some fabrics lose their brightness of color...It works best for things mostly white. My daughter doesn't spit up for this, but she always has stains from other things (strawberries, spaghetti, etc.), and I have found 2 things that have worked and made her clothing look somewhat new (wish I would have known for baby#1)...Oxyclean Max Force Spray works well if sprayed soon after the stain and allowed to soak in. For tougher stains, or stains not treated right away, I used Oxy Clean Baby (the powder) mixed in a bucket of water (cool water) with 2-3 scoops and allow the item to sit for at least a day. Be careful though...some fabrics lose their brightness of color...It works... » Read More My daughter doesn't spit up for this, but she always has stains from other things (strawberries, spaghetti, etc.), and I have found 2 things that have worked and made her clothing look somewhat new (wish I would have known for baby#1)...Oxyclean Max Force Spray works well if sprayed soon after the stain and allowed to soak in. For tougher stains, or stains not treated right away, I used Oxy Clean Baby (the powder) mixed in a bucket of water (cool water) with 2-3 scoops and allow the item to sit for at least a day. Be careful though...some fabrics lose their brightness of color...It works best for things mostly white. « Show Less
641943
I didn't have any problems. Maybe try febreeze or another kind of fabric spray?
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Just read the label for you... it states "recommended for use on all smooth cooktop surfaces." Personally, I love this stuff along with the spray bottle for daily touch up cleaning after cooking your meals.
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Yes...I wrote about this a bit in my review. The same thing happened with a previous Rowenta I had as well. Something in the way they manufacture it or they do some sort of testing in the steam function, results in these white flakes coming out when you first start using the iron with steam. This will go away after a few days or week or so of use. Regarding the leaking, I experienced significant 'spitting' of water with the auto-steam turned on, when the iron would steam and big drops of water were coming out. I didn't have water just leaking out of the sides or anything, which is a problem a lot of defective irons have. But if yours is just "spitting" with the steam, this problem should eventually get better as well after a week or two. However, I've had mine for a few months and it hasn't gone completely away, but it doesn't happen that often or the water drops are small. Still, kind of disappointed with that as my previous Rowentas have not done this. Overall I still think a good iron though so far...you should probably try holding on to it for a bit and see if it gets better.
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I usually use a spray on it just to be sure. I did use it once without spraying and they came out fine but not as easily. It will probably also depends on the ingredients as well. If it is something sticky (like something with caramel, honey, etc) I would definitely spray it.
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This product is safe on all colors. Streaking is normal. If u don't have patience you should not be washing or waxing your own vehicle. high streaking is cause by over spray. This is perfectly fine. continue to buff the spot by hand with a cloth/towel (paint safe) and the streaking will go away. Keep in mind if your doing this in the sun it will take more time and patience to remove. My best advice is to wash in direct sunlight pull into a shaded area, and wait for paint to cool down. Lightly mist the spraywax one panel at a time. Use cloth (paint safe) to rub in and spread then use dry side to buff. This product is safe on all colors. Streaking is normal. If u don't have patience you should not be washing or waxing your own vehicle. high streaking is cause by over spray. This is perfectly fine. continue to buff the spot by hand with a cloth/towel (paint safe) and the streaking will go away. Keep in mind if your doing this in the sun it will take more time and patience to remove. My best advice is to wash in direct sunlight pull into a shaded area, and wait for paint to cool down. Lightly mist the spraywax one panel at a time. Use cloth (paint safe) to rub in and spread then use dry... » Read More This product is safe on all colors. Streaking is normal. If u don't have patience you should not be washing or waxing your own vehicle. high streaking is cause by over spray. This is perfectly fine. continue to buff the spot by hand with a cloth/towel (paint safe) and the streaking will go away. Keep in mind if your doing this in the sun it will take more time and patience to remove. My best advice is to wash in direct sunlight pull into a shaded area, and wait for paint to cool down. Lightly mist the spraywax one panel at a time. Use cloth (paint safe) to rub in and spread then use dry side to buff. « Show Less
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Not sure you received my earlier reply. I like the ceramic because it glides effortlessly and starch spray does not stick as much as it does with stainless soleplate. Just use a wet dish towel after using and run the iron over it and you will get years of service.
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I love my iron. I am a quilter and seldom use steam and seldom press more than one piece of fabric at a time. I have never noticed a "shine" on anything I iron. I use it to iron my clothes. I doubt you would have a problem.
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The curtains I applied this to, still have the same feel as when I did it a year and a half ago, a very starchy feel. If the material is washed it must be reapplied; otherwise, it should be fine. My Mother doesn't open her windows, so the curtains are not exposed to rain or other elements.
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Hello, I don't use starch. Spray or otherwise. I would think it would build up on the plate. I use bottled water in my iron because we have hard water. I love my iron. It steams beautifully.
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I'm not sure I understand your question; there are two cleaning heads that attach to the hose; the hose is always attached to the unit and you use the hose for carpet and upholstery. One cleaning head is normal and one is turbopet or something; I used the normal one on my silk Queen Ann loveseat; it worked great! be careful of the sharp corners of the cleaning head though; it was trying to catch/snag the fabric. Also, when you hit the trigger to spray, the solution tends to run down the vertical surfaces. I pre-treated mine (sprayed, then waited a min), then did the actual steam cleaning. Good luck! I'm not sure I understand your question; there are two cleaning heads that attach to the hose; the hose is always attached to the unit and you use the hose for carpet and upholstery. One cleaning head is normal and one is turbopet or something; I used the normal one on my silk Queen Ann loveseat; it worked great! be careful of the sharp corners of the cleaning head though; it was trying to catch/snag the fabric. Also, when you hit the trigger to spray, the solution tends to run down the vertical surfaces. I pre-treated mine (sprayed, then waited a min), then did the actual steam cleaning.... » Read More I'm not sure I understand your question; there are two cleaning heads that attach to the hose; the hose is always attached to the unit and you use the hose for carpet and upholstery. One cleaning head is normal and one is turbopet or something; I used the normal one on my silk Queen Ann loveseat; it worked great! be careful of the sharp corners of the cleaning head though; it was trying to catch/snag the fabric. Also, when you hit the trigger to spray, the solution tends to run down the vertical surfaces. I pre-treated mine (sprayed, then waited a min), then did the actual steam cleaning. Good luck! « Show Less
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I cleaned it weekly with a solution of mostly vinegar and water. It's not difficult to clean. You just have to do it weekly if you have hard water like we do. If you keep up with it weekly then there isn't any calcium buildup. This is always the difficult part in my opinion. Messy as it flakes everywhere and can be difficult to remove. Hope that helps!
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Can you or anyone who has used this iron beyond its initial period tell me if it has begun to "spew", leak or sputter? I have had several Rowenta irons in the past and they invariably sputter and drip eventually and create lots of ironing headaches. How is this one doing after owning it for a longer time? Thanks.
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I have used it on multiple textiles with no problem. I would advise that any iron will make a shine on certain fabrics, so to be certain, test a small piece first. I always keep a roll of parchment paper with my ironing board, to put between iron and fabric, because I don't always follow my own advice, and just want to get going. That paper has saved me some heartaches, especially if I have set my iron too hot for that particular fabric without realizing.