Ironing Reviews

I bought this based on recommendations here. I assume the other reviewer's arrived without defect. On mine one of the four tubular steel legs was not bent to shape as the pthers were. It was effectively shorter than the others by about an inch making it far too wobbly for use unless I put something under that leg. They clearly have a quality control problem at the factory to ship this out. I therefore cannot recommend this item.

i was looking for an ironing board that's wide and sturdy, and that's exactly what i got. Good strong steel legs, does not wobble. That's most important to me because i have a toddler.
I like this ironing board.

The Polder 5416-97 Essential Dual Leg Ironing Board is easy to lift and to fold. It stores neatly in small spaces. It's sturdy and will last a long time. The cover and pad is very colorful.

I've used this product for years - only had to replace it when I've moved and lost the one(s) I had in all of the boxes. From what I understand, the Teflon can wear off after several years of use - but I wouldn't know, because I tend to lose them before this could happen...

I like this product as it fits pretty much all irons. I am an absent-minded crafter, I guess. Own several sewing machines and several irons. I like not having to have one cover for each iron.

Helps protect fabrics from scorching and "shine" - especially velvets. I actually started purchasing this product specifically for use with velvets. I emboss velvets with stamped images. This product gives you a flat surface - no steam holes that would muck up the clarity of the stamped image. It also gives you a larger surface area, which allows you to arrange several stamps into a design that can be stamped in one pressing. I actually carve my own images and like making them larger than what you can normally find in stamps, and sometimes larger than the plate size on most irons.

The one complaint I have is that the plate attaches to the iron with a metal spring. If it gets caught or just slides off a bit it can snap and hurt your finger a bit. Had it happen a few times.

This is a great ironing board because it doesn't take up any space. Just put it on the back of a door when you're done. Still, for being so small it does a great job.

I have owned and used steamers for several years. I purchased this to replace my older Delonghi Steam Clean Plus and here and overall found the unit produced consistent steam but lacking in pressure somewhat compared to my older model. I actually purchased the steam cleaner from a warehouse club and it had a very nice selection of accessories including an extension rod hanger that allows you to steam garments on a hanger extending from the top of the extension rod. Basically the steamer is the same as this model 275 in terms of boiler, wattage, basic design.

The unit did warm up fairly quickly and I was impressed with the quality of the accessories, using thick plastic, good quality rubber seals etc. This model I think would work well as doing primary duty as a clothes steamer but its lack of pressure make it not the best choice for blasting nooks and crannies, where a really good steamer excels as a cleaning maching no other device can touch.

Let me explain. I compared this steamer with the Saeco Piccolo steamer and with a high quality thermometer recorded the Saeco at about 190 degrees and the steamFast at about 170-180 degrees. Secondly I put a paper cup on the floor and with both machines heated up with a full tank of water, I pointed the nozzle at the opening of the cup to see which model would blow the cup the farthest. The SteamFast product blew the cup about five feet. The Piccolo blew the cup 15 feet and probably would have kept going if it was not for the wall stopping it. Not even remotely close.

Next I took both steamers out on my deck and pointed the nozzles at a hose that "overwintered" on my deck....complete with black moldy stains hiding the normally greeen hose. The SteamFast product blew steam at the hose but it did not really eliminate the moldy stains.

Next tried the Piccolo...WOW....this sucker blasted those stains down to fresh green hose.

Test over. Note: I also tried the same test with a Euro-Pro Shark Steam Blaster Ultra with similar results to the Chinese made SteamFast product.

I will add some more details in my review of the Saeco Piccolo. Needless to say, I returned the SteamMax.

Let me say, I think the overall positive results for this product are not surprising to me considering most users have not probably used an Italian made steam cleaner which seem to have hotter steam vapor, far more pressure, a longer track record of using similar technology in espresso machine manufacturing, etc. The downside of the Italian products is that it might be a bit harder to find parts and service for since they are not produced for the mass market like the steamFast and shark products. It's too bad as I really wanted the SteamFast or Shark to perform better.

Honestly if you don't make the comparison between the Piccolo or similar italian made steamer and the SteamFast, you may think you are getting a great product as it will produce consistent steam...but you won't be aware of HOW MUCH MORE YOU COULD DO with the serious pressure levels of the Italian steam cleaners. I hope some other people do some comparisons.

It was kind of fun to be my own consumer reports for the last few weeks, but I am a huge fan of these cleaners and their many uses. Most Americans have not caught on to what the Europeans have known for years.

With a business at home a steam cleaner is a real convenience. Our first one was a Europro and worked fine
but for only a year. Of course, the warranty was for only a year. After some research I discovered no warrenties over
a year on any of the moderately priced units. So far, this
steamer has worked fine. It would be better with more
psi and higher temperatures but it is a moderatelly priced
steamer. The attachements all work well and the rolling
canister is a plus. If the steamer lasts for five years or more
I will be satisfied with my investment.

VERY POWERFUL STEAM CONCENTRATION.HIGH CAPACITY FOR ACCOMPLISHING
LONG TIME USAGE FOR THE JOB.GREAT ATTACHMENTS.VERY FAIRLY PRICED.
EXCELLENT OVERALL SATISFACTION.

I have spent several hours on the phone and on the internet trying to get replacement "covers" for my ironing board that I purchased at Costco approx 3 yrs ago. I had no trouble getting my first two replacements, but for some reason I'm getting the run around this time. The model # is EP51A and Costco members get these covers for $9.95 including shipping/handling. The quote code is: COS2222. Can you please assist me in getting these covers before I go out and buy a new ironing board that takes regular size covers and saves me all this aggravation.

Thank you for your assistance.
Maggie Burkett
magalalala@aol.com

You may want to read the description carefully, and not the contradicting "product description".

We spent over $20 w/ shipping for this item and thought we were getting an ironing board...nope. Just a stupid cover.

This is the description for the item we purchased:

"Product Description Features extra wide 18" ironing surface with solid construction for added stability. Frame is chrome plated 1" steel tubing and includes durable foam underlay pad. It has a built in underside clothes rack & a reversible iron rest. Replacement Cover available. Item 635 is not available at our store locations."

That sounds like an ironing board to me...apparently, it's just a cover. I don't see the 1" steel tubing on the cover, but I'll keep looking.

Stupid online purchases...someday we'll learn.

Sincerely,

A very unhappy customer.