Showing posts with label irons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label irons. Show all posts

4/27/2011

Rowenta DX8900 Professional Iron with No Auto Shut-Off Review

Rowenta DX8900 Professional Iron with No Auto Shut-OffI am a professional seamstress, handweaver and I iron fabric off and on all day, every day, five days a week.
I have bought many irons in my 30 years in business.And have paid large sums of money for some of them.
This iron is the best all around iron on the market today.I don't say that lightly either.It does pull more power with it's heavy duty electric cord, I expect my electric bill will go up slightly now that I use this exclusively on my fabrics..... But the finished product is so much nicer and I get the professional finish I want to have on my handwovens.The added cost is worth the finished product.

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Product Description:
The DX-8900 Professional iron offers an extra long burst of professional steam, ideal for removing tough wrinkles and creases. The new AIRGLIDE soleplate has an advanced steam distribution pattern for easier, one-pass ironing. The full comfort handle, anti-slip rear and ergonomic buttons ensure a safe, comfortable iron. No auto-off means its ready for use at any time during long sewing or crafting projects.

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4/25/2011

Rowenta DX1900 Effective Cord Reel Iron Review

Rowenta DX1900 Effective Cord Reel IronIt's great, if it works!!!After keep exchanging it over and over, I gave up the 5th time. First time, spray didn't work, second time, power steam button didn't release the steam, third time, it was too strong fabric got stock underneath the iron and I couldn't clean the iron, fourth time, steam problem again, fifth time, steam problem again. Poorly tested product. I would've been really happy to keep it, if it was working properly. It actually had all the features I was looking for. Too bad for Rowenta for not testing their products properly.

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Product Description:
Brand new from Rowenta!!!Designed and developed in Germany, the new DX1900 Effective Iron offers brand new features and improved performance, design and quality. The new features include: 1500 watts of power for a more powerful steam output and better temperature control; larger 8.5 ounce transparent water tank to allow for fewer refills and a clear view of water level; a new AIRGLIDE stainless steel soleplate for better glide and smoother results. The soleplate's profiled tip with holes carries steam to the edge of the iron for better results in hard to reach areas. Comes with an anti-drip function to stop steam production when the iron is not at the proper steam producing temperature.Also has anti calc - a built in protection from lime and scale build up to help maintain long lasting steam performance;3 way "smart" auto-off switch to turn off the iron in 8 minutes if left vertically, 30seconds if left horizontally, and 30 seconds if tipped over.Includes comfort handle soft touch grips for non-slip grip and ironing.

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2/07/2011

Reliable Empressa Digital Steam Presses Review

Reliable Empressa Digital Steam PressesI have always been lousy at ironing.
This steam press makes my life a lot easier.I can press both sides of an item at one time.I can put a crease in that lasts all day.

It takes some time to get used to putting items on the press.I don't really use the steam much, but I use the squirt bottle all the time.Sometimes I placed an item so it developed a crease somewhere I didn't want it.Just squirt and repress.

Unlike regular ironing where you work on a small portion at a time, this does half a shirt or a whole pants leg at a time.Proper placement and smoothing it out before pressing is VERY important or else you repeat.
I usually count to about 8 and it is done.
Most shirts take four presses of 8 seconds each.Half the shirt twice and the sleeves.Pants, hmm, I am still working on the alignment thing.Usually I am pressing the pants flat, meaning seam to seam, then folding to put the crease down the leg.

You will burn yourself.My boyfriend gave me cut resistant gloves and cut the finger tips out on the palm side to help me do the alignment thing.It opens like a clamshell.The front side is about 10" open and the back end is only about 2-3" open.It is very easy to bump the top with your hand, which is the heated part, in the process of lying clothes on it.I also wear long sleeves.AND pants or shorts.It sits about four inches lower than my fully raised ironing board since I also got the stand.Perfect for sitting,While standing, well, I am tall so it is right at my crouch level.I haven't experienced it but I heard a man who stated that he accidentally caught his "stuff" in it.So, I don't use it naked.


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Product Description:
Reduce the time you spend ironing by up to 50 percent with this digital steam press. The unit's pressing area measures 25 by 10 inches--over seven times larger than most handheld irons, while its powerful burst-of-steam function smoothes wrinkles out of the most stubborn fabrics quickly and easily. The steam press works great for everyday ironing of trousers, blouses, jackets, and linens, but it can also be used by dressmakers as a mini-fusing press for setting fusing on collars, cuffs, jacket fronts, and more. The steam press comes equipped with a digital control panel with simple push-button controls and indicator lights that allow for accurately setting the temperature (up to 330 degrees F). Other thoughtful details include a safety alarm and automatic shut-off, a childproof safety lock, a Hi-Tec woven press cover with pad, and an accessory kit with a pressing cushion and water spray bottle. The UL-listed 1350-watt steam press measures approximately 26 by 22 by 9 inches.

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