Rowenta IS1430 1400-Watt Pro Compact Steamer Review

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(More customer reviews)I think this machine is great. First off, it's nice and compact. Your able to hide the power cord underneath the base of the unit, the hose easily wraps around the top portion and the head of the steamer slides into place so it's not dangling off the unit. Included in the box is a storage bag for your attachments, so you don't lose them. I used this just last night to steam a sueded slip cover for a couch that's been in a bag for over 2 years and it worked like a dream, it took out every wrinkle. It heated up very quickly and produced enough steam to get out any wrinkle. It did get a tad hot around the head of the steamer if you kept your hand there too long, also it makes a gurgling noise as it heats up, but that dissipates after it's up and running. Other than that, it's a great item. I would totally buy another one. If I may dispense some advice (I worked in retail for several years and worked with professional steamers on a daily basis. If you have light garments like silks, cover the steamer head with a knee hi or stocking to protect the garment from oversteaming whatever elements are in the water and always steam from the inside of your garment - never on the outside. Rowenta is a really good name and usually produce good quality items. I almost didn't buy this because of some of the reviews. I guess you take a chance on everything you buy.

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Taking only a couple minutes to heat up, this compact 1400-watt steamer delivers powerful steam output for removing wrinkles from clothes, upholstery, drapes, and more. The steamer's large 33-ounce water tank holds enough water for 30 minutes of steaming, plus it can be refilled through its wide reservoir opening at any time during use for continuous steam. In addition, the unit features a soft yet durable fabric hose with a 360-degree swivel base for steam from any angle and a wide steam head for broad steam distribution. Accessories include an upholstery brush used to aid steam penetration into difficult, heavy fabrics; a lint pad used to remove hair, lint, and animal fur for a professional finish; a fabric brush used to open weaves of the fabrics for better steam penetration; a crease attachment to help make sharp creases easily and help remove stubborn wrinkles; as well as a door hook for use on any door to hang clothes while vertically steaming.
Other highlights include a maximum-capacity indicator to prevent overfilling, a hose that locks/releases at the touch of a button, and a lightweight design at only 4-1/2 pounds. Convenient to carry, set up, and use, the unit provides an easy-grip carrying handle on top, a cool-touch hose that wraps around the base, steam-head storage on the side, and wrap-around cord storage around the base. With its well-balanced ergonomic design, the steamer measures approximately 15 by 10-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Conair GS15RN Handheld Fabric Steamer Review

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(More customer reviews)I am VERY disappointed with this product. It is not powerful enought to remove the wrinkles from clothing. The only way I found to get it to do a fairly decent job is to stretch the piece of clothing downward as it hangs, and rub the fabric with the brush on the steamer while steaming, going over and over the same spot. It's like trying to iron vertically, only with no support behind the article of clothing. It doesn't remove wrinkles nearly as well as an iron, especially if there are any unwanted creases, and it takes considerably longer than ironing, since you have to steam the same spot over and over again. I bought the steamer because it uses tap water, and distilled water is a hastle to find when travelling, but tap water eventually causes irons to leave mineral deposits on clothing. Instead of this product, I recommend a standard iron or travel iron. It's easier to travel with a travel iron and just use a spray bottle filled with tap water to mist the clothes if you don't have distilled water to fill the iron with. The Conair GS15 Hand Held Fabric Steamer is a waste of money that doesn't do its job.

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No muscles needed for this easy steamer. Wrinkles disappear as an electric steam pump does all the work. Also includes a hanging loop, detachable fabric/lint brush, and travel pouch. Continuous Steam ... No Need To Pump! Model GS15RN Removes wrinkles from garments and drapes. Dual voltage - great for travel. Safe on delicate fabrics High velocity steam Features Include:Easy to fill water reservoir, Electric steam pump provides continuous jets of steam, Hanging loop for convenient storage, Removable fabric/lint brush, "Continuous steam" trigger 650 watt heater for quick results, Travel/storage pouch included.

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Rowenta DG5030 Pressure Iron and Steamer Review

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(More customer reviews)I replaced my old Rowenta (blue tank) with the new model and found it to be less than satisfactory due to: excessive water spotting on fabrics at any temperature/steam combination of settings and the fact that the water level in the tank is not visible; instruction booklet states that the water level might affect the spotting issues; however, if the water level is not visible, this is moot. I have contacted Rowenta who informed me they were "aware" of the spotting and water tank problems and that my comments would be "duly noted." Considering the cost of this iron and Rowenta's reputation for quality products, I feel that prospective customers should be aware of these problems before purchasing.

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The official iron of Project Runway, the Rowenta DG5030 pressure iron and steamer provides professional results for smoothing out the wrinkles of your garments at home. This high-powered iron features a stable, compact steaming base that easily fits on most ironing boards, and it has an extra-large water tank that holds up to 33 ounces of water for up to 1-1/2 hours of continuous steam. The base can also be placed on the floor, and it includes a heat-resistant iron rest for convenient storage during use (which can be secured when you're finished ironing).

You'll get continuous high-powered steam at the touch of a button--both vertically and horizontally--enabling you to smooth out the toughest wrinkles or press in sharp creases. It's also ideal for steaming hanging garments in order to freshen them up. With the variable steam control, you can adjust steam output to fabric types--powerful steam for thick heavy fabrics, or light steam for delicate fabrics. Other features include 1750 watts of power, a 6-foot steam hose, 12-foot power cord, and rubberized handle for a sure grip. The iron weighs 2-1/2 pounds, while the base weighs 7-1/2 pounds.

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Rowenta DR5020 Ultra Steam 800-Watt Handheld Steamer Brush Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased this steamer and am very happy with it. It does a great job of taking wrinkles out of clothing. Most hand steamers do, so it just comes down to whether or not they perform as designed and what features and bells and whistles they come with. So far this Rowenta has performed very well for me and I love a lot of the little features and design touches as well.
PROS
--Pump driven steam results in stronger and steadier bursts than the types which merely boil the water
--Can be held at any angle. Some hand steamers only work when you hold them vertically. The pump mechanism in this unit means you can hold it however you like.
--Trigger lets you apply steam only when needed
--Removable bristle brush. Use the steamer with or without the brush
--Removable tank. Easier than refilling the whole steamer at the faucet
--Uses tap water. They actually recommend tap over distilled.
--Ergonomic handle. The curvature makes it very easy to hold and apply pressure to the clothes.
--Loop on handle. I can easily hang it up after use in the bathroom
--Comes with a convenient storage case
CONS
--The water tank is a little small, so you may have to refill it a few times. I got through about two lightly wrinkled shirts on one tank. This is about the only negative I can think of for this model.
Garment steamers may be new to many and I suspect some of the bad reviews come from people who just don't know how to use them or have unrealistic expectations. They are not meant to completely replace an iron which may be more efficient for some heavy duty ironing tasks (for example if you like to iron your bed sheets or a similar type job). On the other hand, it can be used more easily than an iron for MOST of my ironing jobs -- and it can even go where my iron can't! For example, knits and sweaters. Ever try to iron a sweater? You can't. But I found this steamer can easily take wrinkles out of a sweater that was wrinkled due to storage as well as other knits that I wouldn't dare place an iron on. I wear a lot of knits, so discovering garment steamers has been a revelation for me.
Here are some tips -- 1) You do have to pull the fabric a little taut as you hold the head of the steamer against or near it to get good results. You have to pull harder on woven fabrics than with knits which you only have to tug a tiny bit. 2) I have an old ironing mitt, and I find it works great with the steamer. It acts like a mini ironing board and makes it easier to use the steamer as I can firmly press the head of it (without the brush attached) against some fabrics to get better results. 3) If you're having problems using the steamer, use it without the bristle brush attachment. With many fabrics and jobs, I get better results this way.
I've only had this Rowenta steamer for a month, so I don't know how well it will hold up over time. But so far I couldn't be happier. I've used it successfully so far on lots of types of clothing including cotton capris pants, cotton knit pique tops, and a medium weight synthetic knit sweater. I'm not big on ironing to begin with and do it as little as possible. But now with this little steamer I find myself touching up clothes more often whereas beforehand I'd just skip the iron because it was too much of a hassle to use.
One more thing: One reviewer said theirs leaked water. They must have a defective unit or are using it wrong because I don't get a drop of excess water anywhere with mine. Just pure steam. None of my clothing comes out "wet" either. I'm also baffled by another reviewer who said it burned their hand and the trigger area gets hot. I have no such problems. Yes, the steamer itself gets hot, but not so hot that I can't use it or it will cause injury (be careful with the steam though). It's mild compared to how hot an iron gets.

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