20 Best Steam Iron For Home Use (Feb 2023 Update)

The Rowenta – Access Steam Iron is the best iron I’ve ever owned! My husband does most of the ironing because he has the patience, but since getting this iron- I do it all!! This iron heats up quickly.. has tons of tiny holes for steam so the steam is even and doesn’t cause giant water spots! The iron has a small tip that gets in tighter, smaller spaces making it so easy to iron in between buttons and collars. It’s also big enough to do the bigger items as well. For tougher wrinkle spots, the iron can do a steam shot that gives an extra burst of steam. I’m forgetful so the iron has an auto-off function that turns the iron off after being left unattended. (THANK GOODNESS) The iron is nice and lightweight and has an 8ft cord! I love it.adb319

This iron makes you work too hard. I knew this was light weight but I assumed because it supposedly gets hotter than my previous iron (which had some weight on it) that it would be okay. This is not the case. Even on the highest setting I have to move much slower to get the wrinkles out. It also uses a lot more water than expected and you can hardly see where it’s at because of the orange. Also the steam will stop although there’s water still in it. Once it’s refilled it takes some time to “reheat”. So much so that I find myself moving on to something else while I wait. Definitely returning.Dom

We have owned Rowenta irons for many years. This Rowenta Access steam iron is a powerful steam iron that not only meets but exceeds our prior models. The 300 plus micro-holes provide great steam distribution. The iron is made from high quality stainless steel that will provide for a long lasting iron. The iron performs well on any material type including cotton, silk, polyester and rayon. The three-setting thermoknob is simple to operate and the fine tip of the iron allows access to hard to reach areas. The auto-off feature is a plus. The iron heats up fast as long as you have drained all the prior water. I did not notice any water leakage when ironing. Great looking color combo.Sweetness

I decided to purchase a Rowenta iron, because a brother of mine owned one and we would use it when we would stay with him when we visited the family. It was a different model. I tried to look for i, but could not find it online. We were very impressed; however, with this one that we purchased in 2/2021, my wife and I are extremely disappointed. It leaks out more water than it strand out. It gets brown stains regularly on the plate which ruins our clothes. Needless to say, when it comes time to purchase a new iron, it will not be Rowenta. Please engineer better.BB&B Customer

I've had this iron for over 1 year now replacing an earlier Rowenta model (DZ9080) that was, in my opinion, better made. The older iron was accidentally dropped. This DW9280 model was ranked tops by Consumer Reports which I generally trust and respect and was a big factor in my purchase. I have 3 main gripes. First off, the central blue temperature control knob feels flimsy and loose. It results in a temperature control that is far to easy to disturb and accidentally change the temperature setting while in use. Even being acutely aware of this, I still almost always accidentally changing the temperature while using. This in my opinion is a design flaw. The temperature control on my older Rowenta was much better constructed to a much tighter tolerance and, while not difficult to set, would never be changed unintentionally while using. The second issue I have is the difficulty in seeing the water level in the tank. The dark blue material used for the tank is, in my opinion, just barely translucent. I do my ironing in my basement. I find I must hold the iron up to the light bulb to have a prayer to perceive the water level. Even so, it is very difficult to see. This was another ill conceived design choice. It may produce a nicer photo for the advertising brochure but is far less efficient and functional. A clearer more translucent tank cover would have been much easier to read. Lastly, the fill port used to add water to the reservoir is also, in my opinion poorly designed. I find it almost impossible to fill the iron, regardless of position or the speed I use to fill, with out spilling some water. Another issue not experienced with the prior model. This newer iron just seems more cheaply constructed and does not come close to the precision feel and function of the older model. Certainly not what I expected the premium asking price.toy*doc

This is my second Rowenta purchase. I've used Shark in the past, but after doing a search on best irons and this model being on many of the lists, I chose this one. I love the blue color. I wanted an iron that would keep the setting where I left it; I love that it also illuminates the setting on the side so that there's no confusion. It's not the lightest iron I've held but I wanted something with some heft to it and this fits the bill. The steams pushes out great. The price would be my only con at this point… The Shark Ultimate Professional Select has a slightly longer cord, but the steam button started to fail (seems to be common as I've seen that issue in a forum).MrJBM247

I am learning to sew and needed an iron and based on the reviews I read this was the one everybody recommended. It arrived in 3 days and works perfect! Fingers crossed I'll learn to sew as good as the iron works!!!Teresa

Irons take a while to see if it's good. I want to see how the tap water works in the iron. My old iron took distilled water which never ever made the steam messy. I'll let you know in 6 to 9 months.Jan

Conair Xtreme Steam Iron has lots of features! Conair Extreme Steam 1875W Pro Steam Iron, Model GI300 This Conair Iron is a powerhouse of an iron it’s 1875 watts of power is amazing for this size of appliance and it generates a lot of heat which is great for the steam function and the self-cleaning function of the iron. I used this to iron a shirt out today and was amazed at the speed which the heat allows you to iron, and the steam function is incredible. I did use the iron regularly on the first shirt then I used the steam function on my shirt which I had on a hanger hanging on the wall; just using the steam I was able to iron it out with just the steam it produces; which makes it nice if you need to just refresh a shirt with the steam. The ironing process with this iron is super-fast compared to other irons I’ve used. The spray function is perfect for a nice even mist spraying onto the shirt or article you are ironing; it gives off a lot of spray and its’ perfectly spread out; I really liked this function as well. The instructions say to only use “TAP WATER”, I found this pretty amazing and upon reading a little farther it will void your warranty if you are using distilled water. The reason for tap water is the anti-Calc (anti calcium), function; which is a resin filter inside the iron that never needs changed and will remove all or most of the calcium that can be generated by the iron. Conair has made a large opening for filling the iron with tap water and makes it an easy no mess operation. All the above were the pros, the only cons if you want to call them that is the following; using the temperature adjusting knob to me was more difficult than it should have been. The knob is smooth, and it was slightly difficult for me to adjust it to the temperature it needed to be at; as it was so slick, with nothing to grip to except smooth plastic. The only other issue I had with the iron is when I put it into the off position it takes a long time for the iron to cool completely and the green temperature indicator light just flashes green continuously even with the iron off and cool. The instructions do say to turn the iron to the off position and unplug it; and allow it to cool; so this one is my fault not there’s I did think I’d mention it though as I felt it was kind of important to know that the indicator light stays on continuously. OVERALL PROS: Stream Burst is Awesome! Steam Function is really, really good and you can steam something in the vertical position as well as horizontally, perfect for refreshing a shirt or taking out a rogue wrinkle! Uses TAP WATER, awesome feature! Internal Resin Filter never needs changing and stops calcium in its tracks! Self-Clean Function to remove anything under the Nano Titanium plate! Very easy to clean! Makes ironing super-fast and easy; very, very good iron overall! Looks great too; love the Nano Titanium Plate! Temperature indicator light is red when the temperature is not ready and green when it is, so no guess work there! CONS: Only one real con to me is the temperature adjust knob is slick plastic, with nothing for you’re fingers to grip onto to turn it! It is a little thing but with my large long fingers it was a little harder for me to adjust. AT LAST: I would absolutely recommend this iron to anyone it’s truly a great iron, and it makes ironing clothes so fast; it holds the temperatures super well; even when using steam function!snoozin99

The Conair Extreme Steam iron definitely lives up to its name. This iron did a wonderful job wrangling the wrinkles out of cotton shirts and suit pants. I appreciated how fast the iron got to temperature compared to my old one. I used to have to wait forever for a little steam to come out and it would not maintains it temperature. This iron is on the heavier side and I appreciated it after using it a couple of times. The heft made it easier to squish out the wrinkles and glide over the ironing board. I also appreciated how the cord was on a swivel head which gave me the freedom to nimbly move the iron. I could even switch hands without any kinking of the cord. I liked that the reservoir has a filter that prevent scale build-up. This was extremely helpful because of all the minerals in the water in our area. I found the vertical steam function to be average and it does not replace a standalone steamer. When I set it down vertically, the rubber feet is a nice touch and adds a satisfying soft response. I would suggest adding material examples to the temperature dial to help decide on what setting to use. Overall, I would recommend this iron to anyone looking for something heavy duty and effective.Takoyakiplease

This iron has everything I need. The even-heat distribution easily allows for a great ironing. The smooth gliding makes things a lot easier as well, making things easy to iron when it comes to difficult creases. It heats up quickly, and has a red-light indicator when it’s heating up. Once it is sufficiently heated to the temperature required (with the adjustment of the temperature dial), the light turns green. It has 3 settings for the steam: off, on-low, and on-high. I usually leave it on on-low for most fabrics; it just irons a lot better this way. There were a few things that I didn’t particularly like. The temperature dial is somewhat smooth and doesn’t have a lot of traction, so it made it a little bit difficult to turn the dial when my hands were wet. This isn’t really a big problem though, but I am more used to the temperature dial being a bit textured for easier turning. The temperature dial indicates low, medium, high, but doesn’t exactly show what temperature is suitable for which type of fabric. That’s really okay, but it would be nice if there was some indicators for temperature for different types of fabrics. One of the features I really liked was the self-cleaning. It’s just a button, and it’s super easy to do. You just fill it up with tap water to the full line, plug it in, set the temperature dial to the highest setting and wait for the temperature light-indicator to turn green, then unplug, hold it over the sink horizontally, and press AND hold the self-clean button until all the water come out. This eliminates all the hard water and impurities, restoring the iron to tip-top shape again. It’s recommended to do this every 10-15 days, as per the instructions. So easy to do and takes no time at all! Overall, this iron is great! Perfect value, easy to handle, light, heats up quickly, and has all the features an iron needs.Yenny

I don’t iron. I’ve hated it since I was first shown how to iron. But, my life with three kiddos and a husband meant that I needed to do the occasional ironing. Whoa. What I didn’t realize is that I didn’t hate ironing, I hated the iron I was using! This is a completely different experience. Smooth across the fabric, auto detection of the fabric type, smooths things perfectly. The rest of the family is a fan too! My daughter recently took it to iron her sheet. We might be fully converted.Dache

Before using this Rowenta Steam Care iron, I was a big fan of steamers because of how easy they make ironing. However, the frequent need to refill and the need to go over the same wrinkles several times on materials like cotton made me give this a shot. This is powerfully constructed steamer iron combo that is an absolute delight to use. I love that it has just one setting for all my steaming needs, from linen, cotton, polyester to silk and satin! The huge tank means I don't have to keep refilling it. I like the traditional ironing aspect of it because it makes the steamer a lot more efficient and I only have to steam wrinkles once even on tougher fabrics such as cotton and linen to get them out. Overall, would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great steaming iron for all your ironing needs!Elle32

Very easy Iron to work with. I love that it automatically adjusts to the appropriate temperature depending on the type of fabric you are steaming. The iron itself is more comfortable to use as well in comparison to other irons. Also want to mention it has a nice long cord unlike my other iron. The 300 fully activated micro steam holes allow for the steam to push evenly on the fabric. It heats to the appropriate temperature rather fast. I highly recommend giving this a try, it will not disappoint! I like it so much that my mom purchased the same one.PRADA91

Really a nice iron. It doesn't leak and is great steaming. It is wider than my previous iron, so I had to "widen" the metal rack that holds it in my laundry room tho. But that make it quicker when you iron. It is not as lightweight either, but that too is fine for me.gaia1947

This one's been redesigned from what I'm used to they change the triggers 4 Steam or missed it's a lot easier to hit them now and when you do little sprinkle with water they do not leak I couldn't be happier with my new one but I'm used to them because I had one for 20cpv52

The SF-760 iron is small and portable. That is the only good thing about it. The concept of ironing without a cord intrigued me. So with lot expectations I plugged it in and there were no lights which turned on. So I waited for few hours thinking something will happen but I was disappointed as some red light was flashing. The user manual did not help at all. Anyways I figured out that the dial had to be heat position and then plug it in. The red light turns on and it switches off when the temperature is reached. I saw that ironing the t-shirt was ok but the temperature did not last for 30 seconds as mentioned in the manual. It was more like 10 seconds. Then I started ironing a hoodie. I had to use the steam mode to make some impact on the wrinkles on the fabric. The temperature did not last more than 5 seconds. I had to keep putting the iron on the cradle. It soon became a tedious exercise of ironing for short spurts and keeping the iron back in the cradle for it to heat up every 5 seconds. Now I want to go back to my corded iron box. So the concept of cordless iron is good but the execution is flawed.pkakkat

So, as other reviewers have mentioned, the iron itself is indeed cordless, but the entire apparatus is not. The small, lightweight, easily maneuverable steam iron fits onto a base that plugs into a socket. (The cord for the base is not long, so you must position your ironing board fairly close to a plug in order to make reheating the iron convenient.) When you insert the iron into the base, it heats up incredibly quickly — literally in a few seconds. The iron lights up with a red glow while it’s heating, and the light turns off when it’s reached the temperature you’ve chosen on the selector dial located on the iron. The iron is a pleasure to use while it’s hot. The steam is nice and strong, and there’s both a steam burst lever and a spray mist lever to help create fine finishes. Here’s where the learning curve comes in: the iron doesn’t stay hot for very long. When it starts to cool off (you’ll figure out the timing as you iron) you need to place it into the base again to reheat. I’ve experimented with linen napkins and cotton shirts. I can get most of a large napkin, open and flat, pressed, then need to heat the iron again in order to finish creating sharp folds. For a shirt, I can press the collar on both sides, but need to heat the iron again in order to do the back placket, and again to do the sleeves, etc. To be absolutely fair, the amount of time the iron needs to be on the base to reheat is about the amount of time I need to maneuver the item I’m ironing. The iron set comes with two accessories in addition to the iron and base — a small plastic cup to fill the water well in the iron to create steam, and a fairly bulky plastic carrying case that locks on to the base. The case does help keep the iron clean and easy to lift, but it would have been efficient to include space for the little cup inside the case. Overall, this is a decent little iron. There are some features that I like — for example, if you leave the iron off the base, there’s no chance of it overheating, and as mentioned above, it’s a lightweight and efficient iron. I can see how the iron, without a cord, would be useful for sewing projects and quilting.MJ1217

I have the SF-760 Cordless Steam Iron it gives you a better and faster way to get rid of all your wrinkled-up clothes! The cord length is 6 inches, and it is only 7.4 inches in height. This steam iron is super lightweight weighing only 3lbs with the carrying case, and it has a very sturdy handle this is a huge plus! This has a seven-second re-heating time and you are able to use it within 30 seconds! If you want to make your clothes look brand new with a great fresh look this is the quickest way to get it done. With the steam fast iron, I can feel confident in how my clothes look and feel. When I wore my dress this evening I felt like a million bucks just having such a great look after using this iron to press my outfit. I would highly recommend trying this steam iron out for all of your ironing needs.SMetz

I owned a Rowenta before and I would not consider owning any other iron. It glides so easily and steams so evenly. It always does a beautiful job no matter what I am ironing. I always feel that my clothes look beautiful to wear anywhere after I iron them with my Rowenta.Mimi28

I bought this Iron about a month ago. The iron steams well. If you are looking for an above average Iron this is not it. I replaced my Sunbeam AERO due to it falling and cracking on the side. That Iron is half the price but works just as well.Brad - O

This is my second Rowenta and I wouldn't buy any other brand. The quality and life expectancy is superb. I purchased my first one when I was doing seamstress work and needed a powerful iron to leave professional results. It spoiled me and now that I'm retired, I had to buy another one. I love it!Atlas

I ordered this to work on some small paper pieced blocks. It works great. I don't have to deal with my regular iron beeping and cycling on and off. It stays hot and is just the right size and weight to quickly press each piece. Highly recommend, especially when paired with a small wool mat. It fits easily on my work top right next to my machine.Erin B.

I love this amazing little iron. I use it when I’m doing wool appliqué or hand quilting. I’ve even done some quilting with it. Truly great with steam all in one small package.Lori L.

After returning 3 irons 3 times in the same week, disappointed was an Understatement. None worked properly… no steam & LCD display in one… no spray in another and after trying 2 more in store, still no LCD display.,.so you don’t know how hot it it. Don’t get me wrong the first one worked for 3 months and was a great iron until it just stopped spraying water. Clearly no quality control at the stores or with Black & Decker.BB&B Customer

This is the worst iron I have ever owned. If I could give it zero stars I would. What were they thinking when they put the temperature control on the part of the handle where you have to grip it? Almost every time I guide the iron over the fabric, my hand hits the temperature control and I turn it up (or off) unintentionally, and it beeps. Why do I need an iron that beeps? In addition, the display often shows digital gobbledygook instead of the temperature. And one more thing: the temperature control is one-way, meaning you can only turn the temperature up – if you want to adjust the temperature down, you need to cycle up through all the temperatures and then back to your desired temperature. The design makes no sense at all.BBB Customerjthelw

I was really happy with this iron until the steam function stopped working after just a few weeks. (The lettering has also worn off the temperature button already.) To be fair, the company will send a replacement — but first you have to cut the plug off of the iron and *then* wait two weeks for a new one. I get it, but I'm also in the middle of a time-sensitive project that requires an iron, so this is no kind of solution. They also charge for shipping to replace their faulty product. I won't be buying more products from this brand.Maude

So far so good this morning was my first time using it since I got it, its light weight and seem to work good so far as I mentioned although it take a little while before it heats up, but I love it so far and recommend it to all. The price was great too. So Im happy with my overall purchaseemelinegb-0

I'm new to the steam world as I need to iron my clothes for work and I needed something cost effective but still reliable and the design mattered a lot so I was comfy with this. I was concerned with the ironer leaking and when I tried it, it did leak some though I think it was my fault messing with the buttons got some water trapped in the bottom holes cause after that water fell out I moved it all around trying to get it to leak again to see if it was either me or a faulty system (it was me XD). I've also learned im not that great with it and will have plenty to practice with.sarcastic_knight

It is very useful software and I use it on a daily basis for my diary, which makes things much easier for me.In my opinion, it is very reliable and has very few limitations of use. It is very affordable since it has no cost.It has always been improved for utility and ease of use.juan.r

This iron has lasted forever. We have had this iron for the better part of ten years and it still works perfectly. It’s affordable, and easy to use, and the steam works so well are wrinkles.hannah.l

This Iron is marvelous, for the price, you receive an item durable, efficient and elegant in looks. I do ironing for people and for more than 20 years I have purchased so many kinds of steam irons, some much more costly, but they were heavy, and they did not last more than a few months. Then I discover the Black & Decker( an old one still working that I had put away)one day when my iron stopped working, and surprise!! I fell in love all over again with this little iron,from now on it will be the only iron I will use, and I still do ironing of shirts for people.parana

Great iron that is very long-lasting! Heats quickly and is very easy to use. Ironing is one of my least favorite things to do, but it is much easier when you have a quality iron. Would recommend this iron!latrice.b

Does exactly what I need it to. I got it fir a great price and it's held up over a year now. It's slightly old-school but definitely worth what I paid and does it's job. I'd recommendjessica .g

Yes you need this iron! I got it at Walmart and it’s great! It irons my clothes good and gets all the wrinkles out. It’s not to heavy or to expensive. I recommended this to my mom and she got one too.mary.c

Big disappointment. Cheaply made. When you adjust the setting it doesn't maintain a consistent temperature. Scorched some of my curtains suddenly after ironing for a while. I'm keeping my old iron. Thank God I didn't give it away yet.Pamela

So, let me preface this by saying that I am not savvy with an iron, I am kind of a novice at the whole ironing thing. I was kind of excited to get the Black and Decker Light 'N Easy Iron as my iron is literally from 1990. I was surprised at how light weight it was and I love the color! I had to do some ironing of a few dress shirts as well as some iron-on Girl Scout patches. This iron work ridiculously well! It glides so nicely over each item, leaving it crisp and wrinkle free. It even did a fabulous job on the patches! The Black and Decker Light 'N Easy Compact Steam Iron surpassed my expectations and actually made me want to do more ironing, who knew!LiveLaughLuv14

I got this iron because I don't have one. I was pretty skeptical that this iron would work well, but it does! It's easy and simple to use and the steam feature really works great. It's pretty light too so you dont strain your arms while using it. The color is nice and overall the iron seems like a quality made product. I'm not worried about it breaking anytime soon. I love it and I'll never buy another kind.Oddthomas2113

It has been quite some time since I purchased a clothes iron, and this Black+Decker Easy Steam Compact Iron does not disappoint. I am a big fan of the nonstick soleplate and of the comfort grip handle. First, though, I have to give Black+Decker a big thumbs-up for packing a rigid plastic piece that protected the front corner of the soleplate from any sort of damage in shipping. That was unexpected and very much appreciated. The 360-degree pivoting cord is very long and includes a shield at the base of the iron to protect against wear. The tank is translucent, making it very easy to see the water level; fill it vie a simple opening at the top. The control is a simple dial with a shaded background to easily distinguish steam settings from dry ones. The spray mist button is large and easy to operate. The iron heats up quickly so you can get right to the task at hand. I first ironed a very wrinkled cotton bandanna, and the iron blasted through the wrinkles to leave me with a crisply pressed bandanna. Job well done.TheMaven

Does not get hot enough, cannot continuously steam. While using this iron for only the third time, it frequently stopped steaming and I had to wait for it before I could continue. Does not get hot enough for linen-type fabrics. So lightweight it doesn't help get wrinkles out with weight either. This is a small iron maybe suitable for very lightweight fabrics and very occasional use. I will be getting rid of this ironMaria

The Black and Decker Easy Steam Compact Iron got every deep wrinkle out of my dress I wore for a funeral. It has a very sleek and clean look. I like that the dial tells you all the different fabrics you could potentially iron out, and then it adjusts the temperature to the dial setting you chose. It also has a steam button feature. Now what's great about this is instead of just using distilled water, which most people don't always have laying around, but you could use regular tap water as well. Using tap water is convenient in my home. Absolutely no excess water drips out. The smart steam technology gets out any deep wrinkle in any fabric. Just like magic. This iron is easy to glide across almost all fabrics. It uses a nonstick soleplate. It also has a useful extended chord so it is easier to use a little further away from other objects and you don't have to be directly next to the wall. Finally, when all is said and done it quickly reduces in heat to be put back in a linen closet without burning other objects. Another great feature is it has a clip to kind of tuck the chord away from the iron so it doesn't get burned by the soleplate. This is so great to have in every household no matter the occasion.Spadgett13

Returned this within 60 days because the steam burst produces a white flaky residue. I'm not sure what it is but it is a nuisance especially when ironing dark fabric. The cord is a bit short for my liking. The smoke color water window is annoying as well and the water tank needs refilling every use. After 45 days, a brown stain is on the plate. Not sure if that will lead to future sticking. It heats up well and produces decent steam. My last iron was digital and more convenient. Going to the dial was a step backward for me.BB&B Customer

Steam can be set to either off or on to an extent that the water reservoir needs to be refilled every 2-3 clothing items unless it's filled so much that it just dribbles water out of the ironing plate. Heat spontaneously cuts off every 10-15 minutes even during continued use. Lasted about 6-7 months before it just stopped working- a year or two shy of other irons I've had that costed a mere 50-70% of what this one did. Also worth noting that this was from ironing one person's worth of laundry for that timespan, so you're planning on doing a household's worth, I'd estimate about 2-3 months' usage, optimistically speaking. Not planning to buy this brand again.Brian

I was very excited to try this iron out. While a retractable cord doesn't sound like a big deal, once you have the feature you do not want to live without it. Trust me on that. It makes putting the iron away and storing that much easier. I cannot tell you how many times my old corded iron falls over on the shelf spilling water out because I had to wrap the cord around the iron to store it. No more of that nonsense with this retractable iron. But how does it work? I do a fair amount of home sewing (curtains, table runners, place mats) which requires me to press open seams and such. This iron heats up fast, offers me a ton of steam on demand and makes pressing fabric a breeze. Overall, a really nice iron with a great feature you didn't know needed.SFM46

The iron itself is made of high quality, dense, rather heavy, but for me it's good, I like heavier irons, for me it is as if they iron better. Looks stylish, in silver-black-red colors, gold-colored outsole, really like it. It is also not difficult to control it, on the main panel using the dial, the desired mode is selected, there are buttons for steam and water, I like long 8 ft retractable cord, it is dense and durable. Due to decent power, it heats up very quickly, literally in a matter of seconds, so there is no need to stand and wait. Also, thanks to its power, it has excellent steam generation and not only that, there is also the so-called "steam boost" – this is when the steam supply rate increases for a very short time. Press the button, the iron is activated and here you are, a difficult fold or overdried cotton linen is smoothed out. It is very convenient, in general I am so accustomed to steam irons that I can no longer imagine how it is possible to iron the same bed linen without steam. I'm super happy with my new iron))NatalieZ

I took about two months before I wrote this review. I wanted to make sure I gave it a chance. This iron is good however it’s terribly overpriced. I purchased a $50 iron for my sis and it works the same. The extra steam holes are there but don’t produce any more steam than the other irons I’ve had. I will say 8 times out of ten I have to manually guide the cord inside when pressing the retractor button. The ceramic bottom is just okay. I was expecting my clothes to iron out faster and to have this professional look to them. I haven’t had that experience yet. Ultimately, I paid $40 for the brand name. Otherwise this is a pretty good iron. All in all, the price is the problem with this particular iron. Would I recommend it at this regular price, absolutely not. If it were 40 or 50% off , yes I would.Cher78

I like my new Hamilton Beach Nonstick Retractable Cord Iron. The iron seems to glide very smoothly over clothes – noticeably smoother than my old iron. The material, Durathon, in the nonstick plate is supposed to be much more durable than traditional nonstick iron coatings so I’m excited about that for the long term use of the iron. In ironing a couple of shirts the steam seems really good and stronger than the steam in my old iron. This iron also does a great job on slacks. The more powerful steaming may be due to the fact that this iron also can be used as a vertical steamer. I tried that on a wrinkled shirt on a hanger and it did remove some of the wrinkles. I like the 8 foot retractable cord that stores in the base of the iron. It is fast and easy to use when the iron has cooled and I am ready to put the iron and ironing board away. I also like the self-cleaning feature of the iron for long term use. I recommend this iron when you are ready to purchase your next one. I also like the peace of mind and safety of the Have peace of mind knowing the clothing iron will automatic power off after 30 seconds when placed on its soleplate or side and after 15 minutes when propped upright on its heel (so it won’t power off using the 30 second option during use).BillTexas

I really enjoy my new iron. It has a longer cord than previous models. However. The cord is retractable, and stores inside the unit. Which makes it ultra manageable. I also trully enjoy the added option of using vertical steam for quick wrinkle removal from my clothing, for last minute out the door wardrobe touch ups to keep me looking my best. I also really appreciate the nonstick surface of the iron plate. Tested this already with some of my delicate materials, also setting the appropriate temp for those delicates, was also made much easier by the handy little dial, that is clearly marked with diffrent material types. I also appreciate the handy placement of the buttons for spray and blast. The last feature i truly appreciate, is the auto shutoff, it is really a super added plus, for extra busy people like myself.Patricia5555

This retractable cord is an excellent 8 feet long. All appliances should have them. I found this iron to be just the right size, weight, balance and attractive too. The water reservoir level is easy to see and should last you about an hour. There is a pull out plug and a water channel to easily fill with a cup. I've experienced no leaking. As soon as you plug in the cord, a red light turns on which is also the 1 hour auto-off timer and reset. Adjusting the fabric temperature dial is what turns it on. The iron is ready to go before me, in less than 2 minutes. The iron has the ability to vertical steam the wrinkles out of a hanging garment. You use the left thumb button for 2 second bursts of steam. There is a right thumb button that is used to squirt unheated water. It has a narrow stream. Most people would use an adjustable spray bottle instead. As you iron horizontally, steam comes out at a rate that you select with a 4 position switch located in front of the two thumb buttons. The steam is smooth with no spitting. Position 1 is off for dry ironing. Since the base also houses the retractable cord, it makes for a very solid and stable vertical stand. The bottom plate is a non stick coating with plenty of holes and glides over fabric nicely. This iron is the perfect fit for me, not too large, not too small. Lots to like here. The only thing I didn't care for was the one page small font three language "Use and Care guide". But that is not the iron, so for me this is 5 stars.Herb

Pros: Very smooth footplate, good steaming, gives an excellent finish. Cons: Flex stiff and difficult to store neatly. Dial and thermostat numbers not easy to read.Jane

Does what an Iron should. Good steam. Good size water tank. Sole plate glides well over fabrics. No complaints using this product.anonymous

Really disappointed steam iron. Third iron from Philips and this is poor relative to previous products. Doesn't slide across clothes smoothly so significantly increases time to complete.Jimbobster