Housewares Reviews

Overall, we like our Backmaxes and there doesn't seem to be much out there like it. However, be prepared for the fact that you'll probably still need some extra pillows to really customize it and you may really feel the absence of arm supports. I'd suggest to the company that they'd have a much better product if they included a little flip-pillow for the full-recline positions and some arm supports.

Wow, this is a great little appliance! I've had mine now for a little over a month and love it. The first time I got it out, after finishing the recent laundry, I was pulling more clothes out of the closet just to continue using it. (I know, I couldn't believe it myself).

The Sunbeam Professional iron is a nice weight, making ironing a much smoother and less labor-intensive task than my old, lighter weight cheapo model. At risk of sounding like a commercial, the clothes almost iron themselves. My model has the Teflon soleplate and so far, I see no problems with it. Having had to deal with my previous iron melting (ACK!) fabrics and the residue sticking to the plate, this was one of my concerns when doing research prior to making a purchase. My Sunbeam glides effortlessly over anything I've ironed to date.

I was intrigued with the idea of digital controls, as well as unsure of quite what to expect. They are simple to use, with just a + or - light-touch button to move up or down to select the fabric you intend to iron. My one complaint so far is that this menu is somewhat small and difficult to see, at least for my 50+ year old eyes. A lighted display would help.

I like the steam this iron puts out. A handy lever allows you to select light or heavy steam, spray mist, or dry ironing. It also has a burst of steam button, and a cleaning button. If you follow the directions, allowing it to heat adequately before ironing, it does not drip. I've not had an opportunity to use the vertical steam option but with the stellar horizontal performance of the iron, would assume it to be satisfactory, at least.

A complimentary plastic cup to fill the reservoir is included, and works quite well. Impatience results in spilling, as one might expect. The see-through plastic reservoir is a nice feature I did not realize how much I would appreciate.

In summary, short of having someone else do your ironing, the Sunbeam Professional Iron makes the task of ironing a pleasure. I highly recommend it, as well as Amazon as a vendor. I've never been disappointed with anything I've purchased through Amazon. Contrarily, I've been pleasantly surprised with the fast shipping and customer satisfaction concern. I really appreciate the customer reviews when doing my research as well. I hope this one helps!