Is this easier to use than a regular iron? Meaning how much easier and faster is it to steam a mens collared shirt than to iron it?
1842783
It's easy but don't expect a perfecty pressed shirt that an iron can do. The steamer is better for sweaters and softer fabrics.
1842784
It is way easier to use than an iron. I am a seamstress and alter a lot of formal wear and I can steam a dress in under 10 minutes that used to take me over an hour to press. It heats up fast, is easy to use and does the job quickly. I wish I'd bought one ten years ago.
1842785
I would say its probably the same amount of time by the time the iron heats up...the steamer heats up.
1842786
After getting this steamer and having my iron and board fall over in the closet for about a year, I finally threw them out. They weren't even worth donating, and I wouldn't give them to a friend when a product like this is on the market. I don't miss them at all. The iron was heavy, HOT, and damaging to my clothes. This steamer is much more compact, faster, and much gentler on my clothes. There's virtually no way to harm your clothes using this steamer. Yet, the result is almost always better than an iron and MUCH faster. I have gotten to interviews and meetings on time with this steamer being a huge factor. It will literally save your job! The only exception would be when you need pleats ironed/pressed into your pants. When I need that done, it's a sign that they need to be dry cleaned anyway and I leave it to the cleaners to handle it. Still, I use this steamer every day and find that dry cleaning is far more rare since using it over the iron. If you're on the fence over this purchase, get off. Get on the side of using a steamer every day and you'll never go back!
2151481
I found that the iron was not hot enough. I did not use steam, but clothing was not hot to the touch the second after ironing that spot like they were on my old iron. I don't want to have to go over the same spot more than once or twice to iron a wrinkle out. I found that was what I had to do.
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Only noisy when you pull the trigger to let steam out, and occasional pump noise. Takes around 2 minutes to heat up. The leaking has more to do with the ironing board that the iron. Water can build up on the ironing board and wet what you are ironing. I always have a cloth and after every few items I wipe any portion of the board that may have a build up ( usually the pointed side of the board). However I do remember having similar issues with regular steam iron. This is still one of the best iron out there. I no longer have to use spray starch or sizing and my dress shirts comes out as crisp as with the starch. Only noisy when you pull the trigger to let steam out, and occasional pump noise. Takes around 2 minutes to heat up. The leaking has more to do with the ironing board that the iron. Water can build up on the ironing board and wet what you are ironing. I always have a cloth and after every few items I wipe any portion of the board that may have a build up ( usually the pointed side of the board). However I do remember having similar issues with regular steam iron. This is still one of the best iron out there. I no longer have to use spray starch or sizing and my dress shirts comes out as... » Read More Only noisy when you pull the trigger to let steam out, and occasional pump noise. Takes around 2 minutes to heat up. The leaking has more to do with the ironing board that the iron. Water can build up on the ironing board and wet what you are ironing. I always have a cloth and after every few items I wipe any portion of the board that may have a build up ( usually the pointed side of the board). However I do remember having similar issues with regular steam iron. This is still one of the best iron out there. I no longer have to use spray starch or sizing and my dress shirts comes out as crisp as with the starch. « Show Less
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I hang my article of clothing on a hanger on a rod in my laundry room and with my left hand I pull the bottom of the clothing downs and steam with the steamer in my right hand. Go slowly with the steaming on the clothing, it will smooth out wrinkles better.
395488
I am pretty sure you can't. I always use it though and it works great. If you don't press on the steaming button while you iron steam won't come out but it's addictive and now I can't iron without pressing on the steam button anyway. :).
719099
Its not the best way to use it... I would not purchase this product because its useless. Its in my interest to keep you away from this. If you like problems then buy this otherwise buy a good normal iron. If you purchased it they dont refund to be careful... also electric failure may be the cause of this faulty stream iron...hope I have been helpful to you....
2174753
I've never had that problem and I use the steam option all the time. You might try not pressing so hard on your fabric and making sure the fabric is smooth on your ironing board. Hope that helps. Good luck!
43315
I LOVE my iron...I've had no problems with it, I always override the auto shut-off, and the steam stays on without keeping my finger on the button. I use it constantly and love it!
2245490
No. I love this iron. I don't even have to press it when I use steam. It gets ready to use within seconds.
942381
I think so. More steam holes and the steam generator really force the steam. Best iron I have ever used, I require far less spray starch, even on 100 percent cotton.
1592579
No, it does not have steam. The Dritz website says the iron will shut off after 60 minutes but it does not say that on the enclosed instructions and I for one have not tested that statement. If you quilt, sew or do crafts where you might need to press short seams it is handy for keeping at your workstation at home or in class. It's not suitable for anything but small jobs. You would not want to use it for household purposes.
1678640
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.
2095385
I just used mine this morning to steam the wrinkles out of a linen shirt, which took me at least 10 minutes, and the steam was strong and even throughout. My wife uses it much more than I do (like every day) and I've never heard her complain about it stopping. Sounds like there might be a problem with yours. Have you decalcified it lately? I think just running some white vinegar through it does the trick.
1595566
It's a dry iron, so the sole plate is smooth and will not leave indentation marks on fabric. If steam is needed to iron clothing, then use a spray bottle. It's a good iron for the price.
1987238
What I did with most delicate fabrics: low heat iron onto the label of the garment rather than risk scorching the garment's fabric. I did sew on a few labels to normal, but dark, cottons that a Sharpie wouldn't show on, and onto the hems of a couple of very light fabrics with a sewing machine using very light thread tension--sewing on by hand seemed too time consuming, but it might not have been. Bottom line: ironing on was faster, simpler, and has lasted now through a number of washings. Good luck with whatever method you choose.
1096461
Both work with steam off . . .and have the option to turn off the annoying auto-shutoff which kicks in after idle for 8 minutes.I'm convinced, after replacing my household irons every year or so, that people who sew, are experiencing much shorter lived irons specifically because of the auto-shutoff. Think about it . . .they heat, they cool, they heat, they cool, all day long, every day they're used. That can't possibly be good for irons.
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I didn't find a crease attachment, but I like it with that pull-down panel and with that I can make creases in my pants it takes a little getting used to how to maneuver it but it is not that hard, I can steam/press my clothes really quick. However, as far as cuffs & collars it comes out better if you use an iron in those areas. I checked to find the best steamer available and this model was in the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog as being the best of the best. I despise ironing but love my clothes steamer...full disclosure, I paid full price for it and did not receive anything for endorsing this product.