BLACK+DECKER Steam Iron for Clothes with Retractable Cord, Vertical Steaming, Anti-Drip Design, Spray Mist and Auto Clean Button, 1200W

I love this iron. I bought a Black and Decker in 1990's the only problem with it is that the soleplate is damaged and it sticks to everything. I decided to get another one that I hope will last as long as that one has. The weight on this iron is perfect for me. It is considerably lighter than my old one but still has weight. I have old boxes of fabric that I am using to make quilts and is not just cotton but different kinds of polyester combination materials, some are stretchy and some are not. It seems to iron quicker and I have not burnt or stuck to anything yet. It is so quiet I keep thinking it is not working. I use starch to make the fabric harder and when the residue sticks to the soleplate I can wipe it off with a dry sponge and keep on keeping on. It also says that you can use tap water instead of requiring distilled water. I really like that it has color. It has a spout that make it easy to put water in and I can see where the water is and how much is there. So far it has not radomly sprayed out steam when the iron is moved so I haven't gotten burned yet.

Grabbed this based on good reviews. Purpose: dress shirts and pants and cotton blazers for 5T-men's XL. Frequency of use: 2-3xweek 10-30 min Pros: Nonstick plate Retractable cord Lots of steam on higher settings A little "slide" that makes adding water mess free Smooth glide Auto shut offs in multiple positions Price! Why pay $150 to press shorts and slacks? Cons: -Does not actually spray out water, instead it sort of dribbles out. Not a deal breaker considering the pros-I just use a fine mist spray bottle which probably serves my purposes better anyways - The tip doesn't get as hot as the rest of the plate for the fine work around buttons. Still does a good job, I'm just being very particular when it comes to stubborn folds. Sti workable I'm pleased. Still 5 stars because it's got smart little features and it's an improvement from my 8+ y/o model!

This iron heats up quickly and does a great job smoothing out wrinkles. It’s lightweight, easy to handle, and glides effortlessly over fabric. Clothes look crisp with minimal effort. That said, the cord is a bit too short, which makes it tricky to use if your outlet isn’t close by. I also noticed a small amount of water leakage when it's upright—not a dealbreaker, but worth mentioning. Still, overall a solid iron that gets the job done well. Just wish the design was a bit more practical.

It’s great. Husband loves to iron !

It's a very good brand ,it works well and heats up quickly.everyone should have a model like this at home.

So far so good. I have owned a Black and Decker steam iron for years. Mine finally died yesterday. It lasted about 7 years. I would say a great run. So I ordered this new one that is lighter in weight and made to use tap water. Used it today to steam press and it worked great. Hopefully it lasts at least as long. Steam pressure was good, removed wrinkles quickly. The heat was just right. Great price.

I've always liked Black+Decker items, and this iron does not disappoint! I will say this iron makes my old one look like a kid's toy: it's much bigger than I anticipated. But ... it heats up very quickly and the steam feature is quick and measured, making my life easier with getting my ironing done more quickly. This is one of the best products I have used, and the quality is phenomenal.

My old Black and Decker iron served me well, but the Teflon sole plate got stained - see pic. I don’t know why - spray starch? It still worked fine with the stains till it started to pull and drag. Stainless steel sole plate this time. I appreciate the self winding cord. The heat selections are backwards from my last iron. I thought it wasn’t heating up at first, till I figured it out . The directions are not that clear. I still don’t get how to use the self cleaning button. It says heat the iron up then turn to min heat selection, hold over sink and turn to self clean. Had to guess which one that is. Nothing was happening so I just pushed burst of steam button and the vents seem to be cooperating. It does not get quite as hot as my old iron, maybe that’s a good thing It does the job it’s supposed too nicely. The directions say to turn to min heat selection before unplugging and when first turning on, and adding water, then choose setting. Almost 5 stars. Depends on how long it lasts me.