Ironing Reviews

I loved this (expensive-even-on-sale) iron, but after less than 2 months of use, and light use at that, it no longer steams. Sigh. How hard can it be to make an iron that keeps steaming? Back to the drawing board, Braun...

A search of available steam irons in retail stores convinced me this is the best design and value available. I bought it. Unfortunately, with less than 2 months of use, the temperature control has become defective, and there is no reasonable way to get this replaced. So, not such a good value for me. Sad.

I purchased the Braun SI6225 after first buying an $80 Rowenta since my good ole Black and Decker lost part of the heating element. The 1500 watt Rowenta didn't get any hotter than my semi-broken B&D which left starch flakes all over everything, The stainless sole plate instantly began to discolor around teh steam vents and it took me twice as long to get done. The 1500 B&D has worked much better though I still wish it would get hotter. The design is fantastic and features are excellent. I prefer a slightly heavier iron though I realize most people want the opposite so I'm not complaining. The water tank is plenty big and the opening is a nice design. I would never buy a stainless sole plate after having two non-stick surfaces for 15 years and I've only cleaned them once.

I bought this ironing board at Target about a year ago. It's wonderful -- I ironed curtains, made a historical costume and was able to press the seams on a huge antebellum skirt with great ease. HOWEVER...when I needed a new cover, I cannot find one. I have searched the web, been to all kinds of different sites, been to every place I can think of (back to Target, Lowe's, Bed Bath & Beyond, etc.) and cannot find a 53x18 cover. Plenty of 48x18, but not the big one. I'm going to Europe this spring, so maybe I can stumble upon one there. Great board, but don't use starch because you cannot get a new cover for the board and the old one is not washable.