Great for Some, but Not an Iron-Replacement
Written: Jun 27 '01
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Pros: Heats quickly, great for travel, hassle-free
Cons: Not as effective as an iron, runs out of water quickly, scorched fingers
The Bottom Line: Great for students and travelers but it cannot deliver top-notch quality.
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| dfschnei's Full Review: Rowenta Steam Brushes |
I purchased this product while in school so that I could quickly get rid of wrinkles and save on cleaning bills. While I didn't spend that much for the steam brush, it is not as effective as a REAL iron.
First the positives. You can fill up the water chamber, plug it in and be using the brush in under one minute. It heats up very quickly. There is pretty much just one button to press, so using the brush is quick and easy. Its also small enough to pack in a suitcase, and can be used pretty much anywhere.
Now, the downside. In order to really get the wrinkles out, you have to stretch the material as you steam it. The brush does improve the appearance of a "worn" shirt. But for a true "pressed look," you might as well use an iron or send it to the cleaners. It takes a bit of time and work to turn a really wrinkled item into a neatly pressed article. With all the stretching of material, its easy to get your fingers scorched as your using the brush. The water chamber is fairly small, so you have to refill it often. This can be annoying when working with many items at once.
The brush is a good option for students or travelers since it is fast and easy; I have certainly been able to "spiff up" many a shirt or pair of khakis. But the brush will never be as good as an iron or pressing.
Recommended:
Yes
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