Best irons according to redditors

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057UMYAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_6DrwzbCBN4CFM

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Rowenta Iron for the dapper working man

Needs less cord to be truly oper8or

There is no dumb question is actually great that you ask, this is here is an iron.

Only iron you'll ever need: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-F67E-Soleplate-Steam-surge/dp/B001RJTQ8U

It may not have all the bells and whistles other irons promise, but it gets the job done and it's durable. Time tested.

Rowenta makes some of the best irons. I got the DW5080 for $60 at Bed Bath and Beyond (actually used one of those 20% off coupons you get in the mail). Make sure to get one that says Made in Germany on the side.

You want one the the made in Germany lines from Rowenta, such as http://www.amazon.com/Rowenta-DW9080-Steamium-Platinum-Soleplate/dp/B002MCYXA2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Although if your problem is that you iron plastic and get it stuck to the baseplate, a better iron might only be so much help. Its non-stick will be tougher than a cheap one and stand up to more cleaning, but maybe what you really need is a proper ironing board so you have an uncluttered, dedicated workspace and are not likely to iron plastic by accident.

That's definitely a steam iron. Looks similar to this model: http://www.rainsofojai.com/the-classic-steam-irons-metal-6934319iron.html

Edit: could be this black and decker iron - looks exactly the same but it seems like this iron is only in black colour which wouldn't match that of the picture.

I was curious how much they cost so I looked it up.

This site mentions a steam iron in 1959 that cost $9.99, that would be $82.99 today. You can still easily spend $50+ on a really nice iron today. Something like this.

I bought this one a couple of year s ago and still like it very much. No bells and whistles, just a simple iron for $24.

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-F67E-Soleplate-Steam-surge/dp/B001RJTQ8U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394815778&sr=8-2&keywords=black+and+decker+iron

You can try following hardcore perlers vids if your goal is to flat iron. Personally I've found it VERY VERY hard to get it flat with no holes. Try to find pics of flat iron sprites that are perfect, you enlarge it enough you'll see some imperfections.

My typical strategy is to over iron back side (dont mind what it looks like) - could look like this. Then light iron the front side and my beady side ends up to be my presentation side.

I do recommend a good iron if your goal is flat ironing. I like this one, its the one hardcore perler uses.

When haters ask what AAF team I stand for, I show them this.

https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-Silicone-Modified-Conformal/dp/B07BSK5S7B/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527346138&sr=8-1&keywords=mg+chemicals+conformal+coating

I have a Rowenta Focus; it has about a bajillion steam holes. It's glorious. Also, the nose has a curved edge which is great for pressing seams open (which I do). Also the auto-off has literally prevented a house fire for me.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Dual-Lock-Reclosable-Fastener/dp/B07C1WW11V

Also, Zippers, buttons, snaps, laces, hook-and-eye, and buckles make alternatives to Velcro

If this happened after getting the quad wet I'd guess its probably fried.
I live in a tropical climate so most of my crashes are in the mud. This stuff keeps my quads alive.

Even a new one can be had for under $15.

I got this iron for sewing and I have really enjoyed it so far!

If you're looking for a great heavy-duty, high-quality iron, I cannot speak highly enough of the Rowenta Steam Force.

I have been SO pleased with this iron. It's a bit on the more expensive side, but if your wife does a lot of sewing and ironing, I would say it's a must-have. It heats up quickly, doesn't leak, produces an amazing amount of steam, and has a nice weight to it as well.

I bought a tiny inexpensive (~$15) one that I used for a while, but the plastic that held the top on started to deform from screwing on so I upgraded to a Rowenta handheld steamer. It's a huge improvement in terms of water capacity, power, and ability to steam constantly or by trigger and it was on sale on Amazon.

if you really plan to use it for sewing you should look into a gravity iron. They are roughly $100. They hold like a gallon of water and are designed to stay on for hours and hours while you sew.

A lot of people I've seen use these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001DTHPEQ/ref=sspa_mb_hqp_detail_mobile_aax_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Lightweight-Handheld-Steam-Iron/55383225?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=5409&adid=22222222228079658059&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=192133702765&wl4=aud-481962823846:pla-302312867968&wl5=9015828&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=55383225&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjw67XpBRBqEiwA5RCocSDHbyDunCRXIPGl66zGdB1xZ0_6yY5qFMeix-p-foJF7UfyeYOZMBoCyYsQAvD_BwE

Really as long as it has a temperature control, and either no, or very little steam holes (beads get stuck) you'll do great! The one I have does have holes, but they've never caused a problem surprisingly. I had a previous one that was similar and caused me great grief.

My spicy mango margarita I got last night for my birthday dinner was fucking choice. Y'all got no idea.

Amazon has irons on sale, get your shit together MFA.

I'm getting sushi tonight.

I can't recommend Rowentas as a BIFL product. Rowentas (even the German made ones) have a reputation for working great for a while but ultimately breaking down within a year or two. I have seen this myself with a made in Germany DW9080. One only need look at the reviews on Amazon and you'll quickly notice that a lot of the great reviews are for new buyers who love the iron (it does feel and function wonderfully for a while) and the many negative reviews are longer-term users who's iron died after 12-15 months of use. I have a feeling that Rowenta's were built to last sometime ago and they gained a strong reputation, but the current irons are designed feature first and dependability second (I have no evidence of that last statement).

Having said that, I don't have anything else to suggest, cause I'm still searching for a solid replacement.

Rowenta is a really good brand. Most of their products are made in Germany. I have this model.

I got you, fam

I'm getting the Panasonic cordless iron when I replace mine.

I don't know about for life since I've only had it for 6 months or so but I love this iron by Black & Decker. It's really heavy and works wonders.

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-D2030-Auto-Off-Advantage/dp/B0006ZUHR0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394809056&sr=8-1&keywords=iron

If you can't get it to work again, [Rowenta] (https://www.amazon.com/Rowenta-Stainless-Soleplate-Accessories-1500-Watt/dp/B01M09YUSD/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1500462719&sr=8-8&keywords=hand-held+steamer) makes steamers and they are quite good quality.

Oops, I just realized you might be looking for steam cleaners rather than clothes steamers. Sorry!

Looking for the best deal on an iron and ironing board. I know I should stick with a Rowenta iron, maybe something made in Germany I read? But ironing board I'm lost on. Anyone have their favorites they'd like to suggest?

I'll probably get this one https://www.amazon.com/Rowenta-1700-Watt-Stainless-Soleplate-Auto-Off/dp/B004ILTH1K/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1491185420&sr=1-1&keywords=rowenta

Never looked back. Artisan calibre iron.

http://www.amazon.com/SteamFast-SF-717-Home---Away-Steam/dp/B001DTHPEQ/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1318260817&sr=8-15

How does that one look?

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-D2030-Auto-Off-Advantage/dp/B0006ZUHR0

I murdered the first one by dropping it too many times. I've had this one for 5 years. It's awesome, especially if you like using steam. I wear lots of linen, and this makes for a quick and easy job. I also gave one to a friend who hates ironing, and he raved about it. Grab a coupon, head to BBB, and you're set.

Yeah, you showed me the buran (love it) last time- if it wouldn't add so much bulk, I'd say get a travel steamer or a mini travel iron/steamer thing. These are so cheap, I wonder if you could pick one up when you move and drop it off at a thrift store when you move again.

Ok, I work in a textile lab. We iron practically 8 hours a day. We've tried almost every iron out there. Some are absolutely better than others, but none of them last more than 3 years with a lot of daily use.

Now, we're using them far more than the average person. That being said, we mostly use Black and Decker, this one. Once in a while you'll get a dud, you'll have to return it but when you get a good one, it's much better than the alternatives. It lasts longer, has better steam and overall gets much hotter.

I use a Rowenta. They make fantastic irons! Here is one I found on Amazon similar to mine. This one is about $70 and has 4.5 stars.

Budget? I got a gravity iron for Christmas, and it's AWESOME. It's the sort of iron that tailors and costume shops use. But, it is $110.

Something like this

The main thing you need to think about when ironing is the material the cloth is made out of. The iron will have settings for each, do not go hotter than what is recommended or you can ruin your clothes.

We bought this one a couple of months ago:

Black & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006ZUHR0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_LFrYub0SN5CP4

Figured with 4.5 stars and 2600 ratings it couldn't be bad. Now at $45, but I think we paid $36.

I haven't used it myself much, but my SO loves it.

I loved my Rowenta until it started leaking two years after I got it. It still works great as an iron, I just have to have a spray bottle of water handy and can't use steam.

I think most people recommend Oliso irons these days. I think you'd expect to pay at least $100 for a good iron.

This is a great iron

That being said, if you aren't using it correctly, then you'll still have issues. Make sure you are choosing the right heat setting for the fabric you have. If it is a blend use the lower setting of the two materials.

Steam. Steam is your friend. Another helpful trick is to keep a spray bottle of water handy. Lightly spray the clothing as your are ironing it. It helps to relax the fabric and then the heat releases it as extra steam and sets it in place.

Starch. Grandma always had a bottle of Niagara next to the ironing board and so should you. Keep those dress shirts tack sharp.

This is what I use. The iron has some heft to it (which I like). It's also made in germany and has considerable steam power compared to irons I've used in the past. Regardless of what iron you get, I'd strongly recommend picking up a teflon ironing pad or ironing board cover. It's a million times better than ironing on that padding+cloth crap.

I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-D2030-Auto-Off-Advantage/dp/B0006ZUHR0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371160545&sr=8-1&keywords=iron

I love it. I got mine for $35 at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It seemed like the best iron by far in the <$50 price range. It isn't cordless, though.

I've seen this one recommended a few times as a good entry level iron, since its heavier than most crap-plastic cheap irons. Basically you want lots of steam and the heavier the better. Its a get-what-you-pay-for situation, but I can't recommend any specific brands any better than Google can.

Without upsetting the Rowenta crowd (they tend to be fierce), here's an excellent option. Cheap, non stick as a mug and has zinc sacrificial anode so you can use tap what which is the #1 killer of irons.

http://www.amazon.com/T-fal-Ultraglide-Resistant-Soleplate-Anti-Drip/dp/B005JAIHOM

Well, I use a tiny travel iron, but even it has some holes for steam. I'm honestly not sure if any modern irons don't have holes. I like the little one though because less weight means I can move it around easier on large projects without having to worry about dislodging any beads. I always just keep my iron moving in small circles and that seems to do the trick!

If you're concerned about shorting something out, you can spray some conformal coating on any contact areas. Another option would be to use kapton tape on the bottom of the hot wheels or where ever you position it. If it's not making direct contact with any components, you should be fine, however, those cars can roll very easily. For this reason, I'd look at maybe using a light adhesive or something to hold them in place. Common sense warning, don't use adhesive on any components.

Link to conformal coating

Link to kapton tape

I had the same problem. I bought a cheap Sunbeam to replace it. It's been a year and the Sunbeam is still going strong with no leaks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AX6RCD8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Both, at the same damn time - buy an iron with steam. Like /u/K1NGKHAN said Rowenta is a good brand. I bought the $45 one on amazon and it's been treating me very well. link

Do you drop your iron often? Cuz, I just got the Steamfast SF 717 Home and Away Iron for quilting. It's great but I dropped it a few times and sometimes water leaks from the grey area. From what I know, there is no auto shut off feature.

To piggyback on the Rowenta comments. I have had one for years (~5) and the thing still looks and feels brand new, aside from a 1 inch burn mark from ironing black scrubs everyday. This said, save up and spend the money on the more expensive models made in Germany. Much like other companies (looking at you Redwing), the cheaper models in their lineup are made in China (or other cheaper labor locations) and are really not any better then other low quality irons. However, the German made ones, will last you a long time with the proper care and storage. I would argue that these irons are probably not BIFL in the truest sense, but definitely will last you awhile. Good luck!

Here is the iron I own: https://www.amazon.com/Rowenta-1700-Watt-Stainless-Soleplate-Auto-Off/dp/B004ILTH1K%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAI6WGZ24OLDWOOQJA%26tag%3Dcommerconne0a-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB004ILTH1K

These are supposed to be pretty good. I personally own this one from black and decker.

Don't know if it helps, but here is the cordless iron my SO researched and has on her Christmas wishlist.

price history

I have a mini iron like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Mini-Iron-II-Adapter/dp/B001CEAMH4/

However you have to be very careful with it, it's very easy to accidentally melt a spot too much and end up with a divot. But if you don't display the melted side that's not even a problem.

You can also try a "travel iron":

https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Hot-2-Trot-Non-Stick-Soleplate-GCSBTR-100-000/dp/B0057UMYAW/

When I moved out for the first time I went and spent a stupid amount of money at IKEA.... they are NOT BIFL at all. expecially not cookware/plates/glasses. i bought those and within 1 year everything almost broke.. not from me dropping them. but like 2 glasses actually broke in mine and my girlfriends hands when we were holding them! and 2 broke when we were washing them. with that being said..


Dont buy alot of stuff from ikea (some things are OK like the cheap partical board dressers and bed frames you will get a few years out of them if u take care of it but not bifl)

As far as where to invest FIRST think about where you are going to be spending the most time in your house. will it be your bedroom? living room with guests or kitchen if You like to cook or man cave (this is me) and invest in quality items in the location you pick. dont buy everything at once unless you HAVE to. you will wind up wasting money on things u don't need or might want to change

Now that my rant is out of the way....

1. Klean kanteen awesome cup there are also the wide mouth klean kanteen insulated water bottles which are really good and i use daily
   
2. or these cup sets example: tervis tumbler 12oz and tervis tumbler 16oz
   
3. do you iron your cloths? a good iron is a must Rowenta is the one I use daily for the past 4 years
   
4. this Victorinox knife set I actually have not bought yett but i hear it alot on the BIFL reddit and i have it in my cart right now on amazon!

I like this one.

My husband just bought me a Rowenta and I love it! This one http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007R2E578/ref=sr_sp-btf_title_1_5/182-0640082-2547933?qid=1371153493&sr=8-5

I haven't used it too much but so far it's the best thing ever.

Thanks to /u/danthol, I bought this iron which has consistent heat from Amazon:

Black & Decker F67E The Classic Iron with Aluminum Soleplate, Steam-surge button by Black & Decker http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RJTQ8U/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_o2Gitb1ND0CS9

I also highly recommend watching /u/danthol's YouTube videos for ironing tips and techniques

I did a way too deep analysis on this about a year ago and came up with this. It gets the job done and the price was pretty competitive.

I bought this for my MIL and she has taken it to all her quilting groups and really l likes it. It's so portable and irons very well.

Steamfast SF-717 Home-and-Away Mini Steam Iron https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DTHPEQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_h19BybKSB9DD2

I used 5-6 small squares of dual lock. Rock solid.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Dual-Lock-Reclosable-Fastener/dp/B07C1WW11V

See, irons work like this:

I like buying irons every two years!

I just want an iron that'll get shit done for a long time.

I have so much money my iron has horns!

I actually have their favorite from before B&D, a T-Fal.

This is one of the best irons you can buy in my opinion, and its always around $20.

https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Anti-Drip-Non-Stick-Stainless-Retractable/dp/B01AX6RCD8

OP, I know you’re looking for a steamer, but have you thought to try an iron? There are some pretty compact ones out there.

Steamfast Mini Travel Steam Iron with Dual Voltage, 1-Pack, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DTHPEQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_f0j1Bb7858X5W

For what it's worth, this is the iron I use; it has steam holes, but it serves me well in all of my projects I post here.

I got this guy:
https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-Advantage-Professional-D2030/dp/B0006ZUHR0/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=yo_pop_d_yo_pop_d_pd_t2

Edit: And this is the spray I've been using: Mary Ellen's Best Press, Clear Starch and Sizing Alternative

I bought this iron instead of a Rowenta. Did I make a mistake?

And if it is raining... Fly anyway!

I don't have a dedicated sewing room, so I am looking at this table - it would hold the 2x2 pressing boards I DIY'ed this year, and when I'm mid project we could still eat at the dining room table. This one in particular, because it is height adjustable and having a counter height cutting table is the dream! Lifetime 4428

I go back and forth on the Panasonic 360 iron - love the cordlessness, but if you have to have the base because there's to way to stand it on end, doesn't that undo the perk of being cordless?

I also go back and forth on the accuquilt -I would be excited to get one on super clearance, but don't think I am that excited to actually BUY one. I read on some forum about someone finding them at their local Joann on the clearance rack for something like $20, and so now I always check for them, just in case. :)

I got bobbinis last year, and really like them, and this year I put peels and tulips on my list.

I have this one and I love it; looks like the price went up since I made my purchase though :( The only other iron I had used before this was a super crappy Proctor-Silex iron though, so needless to say it was a night and day difference.

I should also note that the one above seems to be the 'Cadillac' model of Rowenta irons, and I would imagine that their slightly lower end models would also perform excellently. This appears to be an awfully similar model on the site you had linked originally; I couldn't tell you what the difference is between the 9030 and the 9080 though, perhaps another user can enlighten us.

[This one] (https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-Steam-Compact-IR40V/dp/B01NB05WI5/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549145587&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=iron&psc=1) works wonders!

I bought this one almost a year ago and so far it's been great.

Only $99.99 with free shipping ;-)

Better features, but mostly the ability to hold a temperature consistently while ironing.

This one has been great for me and the computerized modes make it easy to use. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006ZUHR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_G9hWCbX2ZG8YK

I went from a crappy $6 Wal-Mart ceramic faceplate junk pile to the Black & Decker Classic. It's pretty hefty, but it irons like a champ. :)

http://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-F67E-Aluminum-Soleplate/dp/B001RJTQ8U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452726106&sr=8-1&keywords=balck+and+decker+iron

I have this rowenta and my advice now would be to NOT buy it! I have always treated it kindly (it lives in my sewing room, never dropped or used for other purposes), but it LEAKS! Horribly! and started just exactly a month after its one year warranty ran up. It was very expensive, and I am a steam lover, so I loved its gajillion steam holes and little pointy nose for opening seams, but leaking is the kiss of death. It has destroyed a couple blocks with horrible leaked rusty water stains, and almost did the same to a quilt top I decided in a fit of madness needed a final press. The kicker is I recently went to a guild sew-in, and a woman brought the exact same iron, which she only uses dry because it also developed a leak.

https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Hot-2-Trot-Non-Stick-Soleplate-GCSBTR-100-000/dp/B0057UMYAW/ref=zg_bs_510242_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=S5GPZZQK7CZTG2CQ8VZ5