Steam Iron Reviews

I am very happy with this product. However, I wish it was less heavy.

This is the only steam iron I've ever found that has a NON TWISTING CORD! The cord swivels and it is fabric coated so it doesn't twist. Not inexpensive, but the cord is worth the price.
Presses well also!

Ironing is no longer a pressing problem (pun intended) at our house since I've been gifted with this superb Bosch iron.

First of all, it's a breeze to use; it's not too heavy and the handle fits comfortably into the palm of my hand. The stainless steel soleplate prevents sticking, and so the iron glides easily over all fabrics (even those with metallic threads that used to be snagged by my old iron).

Steam comes smoothly, easily, and in the right amount. The settings are wide ranging and accurate for the fabric to be ironed.

I couldn't be happier with my new Bosch iron!

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.

After searching for the perfect iron for about a week, I have found it! Great surface on the bottom, great steam, glides easily and lightweight too! The handle is very comfortable. I love this product!

Don't waste your money on this iron. It takes longer to iron garments with this iron. The soleplate quickly developed a build-up of crud, and following the manufacturer's directions for cleaning (ironing a cloth soaked with white vinegar) did not remove the build-up. Finally, the rubber strain-relief at the point where the power cord connects to the iron body broke after one month of ownership.

I thought the iron heated up very fast. It's lightweight and nicely designed. The iron leaked when using the steam feature which I why I rated it two stars. It leaked a lot...not just a few drips. I returned the iron.

I recently purchased this Bosch iron a few months ago. It has been working quite well so far. The main thing I like about it is that it's fairly simple to use, unlike most other irons, that are heavy and became a chore when ironing. The only drawback I can think of is as mentioned in the other review, with the leaks that came out with using the steam function. But I have seen the complaint of leaks with some irons over $100. And look at the price-$45 is a bargain! Hey, how come no one agrees with me?

I was very impressed with this iron for the first few shirts, but then it started to leave wet spots. The problem was persistent and serious enough that I ended up sending the iron back. I was very disappointed to find what may be just a quality control problem in such an expensive product. Others of course may be more lucky.

This is undoubtedly one of the finest steam irons I've ever used. The two levels of steam alone place it head and shoulders above most other irons.

It is light weight enough to make ironing work easy, but it is also still powerful.

Streamlined and attractive, it boasts automatic turnoff for safety.

If you're in the market for a new iron I'd recommend this Bosch beauty with no reservations.

I am on my second iron. They all shut off and do not turn back on, result water shoots out and stains clothes.

My second one will be returned ASAP.

I've used this iron for a couple of weeks now and really it does no better than the $25 Black & Decker I used to have. This one has more "bells and whistles" but really other than good steam I don't need a fancy looking iron. And that extra plate thingy they give you is a waste...in my opinion, I'll never use it.

There are also some problems with water spots/drips onto the fabric even after the iron is warmed up. I bought it at Bed Bath & Beyond for $60 so that's the only reason I'm keeping it :) If I ever need another iron I'll get a Rowenta.

Being a single male working in a collared shirt world, I iron quite a bit. I have been through 3 irons in the last 4 years, spedning around 70 or 80 bucks on each one. I was ready to get a rewanda (or however you spell it) and then i noticed this one had a unique finish that was different from stainless. Being the risktaker I am, I went ahead and purchased this bad boy.
Even though the others reviewing this unit seem to think this iron is crap, I throughly enjoy mine. Trust me, I iron a hell of a lot.
My mom has one of those fancy smancy expensive Rawentas (or however you spell it, and I took this home to do some comparison for kicks and giggles. Ironically it appears to heat up faster than my mom's and the material on the iron plate cleans a whole hellua of a lot easier than stainless steel, in fact it beats the tar out of stainless steal.

i haven't had any leaks or the such from mine and i have been using it daily for about 2 years. I have probably knocked it off the ironing board at least 6 or 7 times, and it still is up and running like a champ.

i also like the grip on the iron.

i find using this bad boyto be a pleasant ironing expierience (even though i dont honestly like to iron).

Don't jump to conclusions with the other reviews. Maybe they got duds or something, but I can't complain a bit about mine. It also cleans very very easily. I do use water from my PUR filter, even though the manual says its not necessary. i'm not sure if this makes a difference or not, but it has stayed very clean and i see little or no calcium deposits. I don't even use the self cleaning thingy on it.

There are nicer irons out there i'm sure, and you will pay for them in price. At one time i thought it was important to have a heavy iron, but this one is pretty damn lightweight which seems to make it an ideal unit for those with lazy or weak arms,

Like i said, it steams better than any of my other previous irons and i would honestly rate it being as nice, or possibly better than my mom's Rawanta (or however you spell it). I'm not sure her model, but i knew it wasn't cheap (around 130 bucks).

Also the attachment piece that displaces the iron plate from your clothing works really good on slacks. i have some silk slacks that hang great after using it. That in itself makes me a happy ironer.

As for the others who had bad expieriences, i feel sorry for them. Braun is really good with customer service and i own a lot of thier products.
I'm surprised to see the other reviewers so disappointed. So if you are ballsy, give it a shot... the non-stainless type finish (some patented crap i can't remember what it is called) rocks the fact that the iron is pretty lighter in weight will leave you with plenty of zest to iron till the cows come home.

now that i think about it, maybe the other ironing 'pros' (?naive domesticated slaves?) might need to read the manual or something. it does offer a few pointers for a stellar ironing expierience. but then again who likes to read manuals right? :-)