https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:11:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love/page/2#post-1840816 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:32:50 +0000 Anonymous 1840816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, <b>Firecracker</b> - that is the one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love/page/2#post-1840713 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 02:48:19 +0000 cindysmith 1840713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use a small, travel sized it on and my ironing board (full size for now, tabletop when we move into the new house) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love/page/2#post-1840682 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 23:30:47 +0000 dakotacheryl 1840682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For Ryce and anyone else who is interested, the find below is the ironing spray I use regularly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love/page/2#post-1840672 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:45:25 +0000 SandyG 1840672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I waltzed into my local Bed, Bath &amp; Beyond to buy an iron about five years ago. A saleswoman too into herself kept drilling me about whether my plans were to 'press' or to 'iron'. We could have been speaking Greek and the entire process was exhausting and demoralizing. I ended up with a pretty good iron but hope to never shop for another!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love/page/2#post-1840625 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:12:08 +0000 Anonymous 1840625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My press cloth is usually a cotton handkerchief. My mom was a seamstress and taught me how to iron properly, so that may be the primary reason I prefer a steam iron and an ironing board. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love/page/2#post-1840617 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:05:52 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1840617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, I got one once and couldn't get it to make any difference in the clothes at all. I left it at my parents'. Next time I was there, mom said little sis had snatched it up and gone on about how great they were in the store. Maybe it was the wrong kind &amp;/or I didn't know what I was doing with it. I hate ironing. Absolutely can't stand it. If I can tips here on a good one and how to use it well, I may never look at the ironing board again. But I won't get one unless some of the people who say they like them get more specific, and if I do, I am absolutely saving every scrap of packaging! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love/page/2#post-1840613 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:59:19 +0000 Anonymous 1840613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will admit to having used <b>RachyLou'</b>s method of a thick towel on the floor. &nbsp;It does work amazingly well. &nbsp;Never tried it on a table though ..... &nbsp; </p> <p><b>Fashiontern </b>-- I owned a steamer once. &nbsp;It was worthless. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love/page/2#post-1840605 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:36:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1840605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker, that's the one I was thinking of. I didn't click through to the page that includes "travel" as part of the product name. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840596 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:18:20 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1840596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use an iron, with ironing board and sleeve board, and I would say 99.9% of the time I use steam. I use different setting for different fabrics, and a press cloth (love the diaper idea, but I use a piece of silk organza) when necessary. I do use a non-starch spray called <a rel="nofollow" href="http://a.co/9sDW3pM">Best Press</a> for stubborn creases. At work, we have a Jiffy steamer, and I love it. I've thought it would be fantastic to have one at home, but I balk at getting one, because I don't have a space that would be convenient. I'm excited to see Ryce's recommendation of the Jiffy travel steamer, though, and I'm going to order one. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://jiffysteamer.com/steamers/jiffy-esteam-handheld-clothes-steamer.html">This is what I found</a>--is it the one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840583 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:36:46 +0000 SummerB 1840583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mom always used an iron so that's what I've grown to use all the time! (more steam the better!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840580 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:30:50 +0000 Anonymous 1840580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know if they still make non steaming irons anymore but happily, the one I have is so solidly built that I haven't had to replace it in at least ten years.</p> <p>I've been having a mostly knits year for the first time ever and so haven't ironed often but when I do, I mist the garment with a spray bottle, "fluff" it, and then let it sit for a minute to distribute the moisture and allow it to penetrate the fibers.</p> <p>I had a steamer and I liked it but it doesn't deliver the crisp results of an iron and when it broke I didn't replace it. The clothes that were best steamed were also fine if they were hung in the bathroom during someone's shower.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840569 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:46:58 +0000 3style 1840569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to DakotaCheryl for mentioning the cordless iron. I didn't know that there was such a thing. I am always wrestling with the cord when I iron. It seems to always be in my way or someone else's way. And I therefore dread doing the ironing. A cordless model would likely make me into a much more competent ironer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840473 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 13:22:36 +0000 Janet 1840473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I barely ever iron anymore, but we have a fold-down ironing board in our laundry room that hides behind a cabinet door until we need it. Two moves (open door and swing the board down), and it's ready. When we redo our kitchen and laundry, I'm keeping it even though we don't use it often. </p> <p>I do use a small hand steamer that lives in a cabinet in our bathroom. I simply hang the garment on the back of the bathroom door and steam right there while I get dressed. So easy. But I don't really do much in the way of crisp fabrications that need true ironing -- I'm mainly just getting out creases or wrinkling from softer or silkier fabrics. If someone told me I could only have one, I'd take the steamer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840464 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 13:00:00 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1840464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One more question for successful steamers: what are your tips for the best way to do it? My sister used to work at Structure and swears steamers can do it all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840411 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 07:22:38 +0000 Jane 1840411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Greyscale, your built in ironing board sounds super!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840377 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 05:12:55 +0000 Greyscale 1840377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am too lazy to iron these days so I have a hand-held steamer, the My Little Steamer brand. I love it. But it definitely doesn't do the job as well as a real iron. As a kid I was in charge of ironing our antique damask linen tablecloths for holidays and the trick was to spray them liberally with a spray bottle of water before using the iron on the highest steam setting.</p> <p>My old Victorian house has a built-in ironing board in the kitchen but it's blocked by some shelving. If I ironed more it could be super convenient though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840359 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 03:31:03 +0000 Gigi 1840359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also confused. By "steam iron," do you mean steamer? I have a Rowenta that is a regular iron that can be filled with water and so can iron with steam.&nbsp;</p> <p>When my old iron died, I had to decide whether I wanted a steamer or another iron. I decided on the iron because I was reading that if you really need clothing to be wrinkle free, a steamer will not do the trick on all types of fabrics. I think that both steamers and irons have their place. Steamers IMO work better for refreshing fabrics or for getting out light wrinkles when traveling. My Rowenta can act as a steamer in a pinch, but I'm sure it's not as effective as a dedicated steamer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840354 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 03:17:07 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1840354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ryce, I don't see one called a travel steamer. Has it been renamed? <a rel="nofollow" href="https://jiffysteamer.com/solutions/personal-clothing-steamers">https://jiffysteamer.com/solut.....g-steamers</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840353 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 03:14:17 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1840353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to ask what kinds of steamers people like, but see Ryce already answered mt question. Are there any other favorites?</p> <p>Related question: do you hang laundry to dry, or put it in the dryer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840256 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 21:41:49 +0000 Jane 1840256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy ironing. We have a super iron, with a base that is effectively a kettle that kind of feeds steam through the iron in a powerful way. I also invested in a steamer, which is also good. It is great for DS school blazer, and my work jackets. I really like spray starch. Our ironing board is old, but works. I like to replace the cover quite often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840254 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 21:33:55 +0000 Anonymous 1840254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Regular iron with plenty of steam (and starch). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840248 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 20:38:07 +0000 Style Fan 1840248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I rarely ever iron.&nbsp; However today I am about to drag out the iron and use it on some placemats that got wrinkly in the wash.&nbsp; There is no way a steamer would work.&nbsp; An iron with steam is the way to go.<br />Or hang things when I shower.&nbsp; That works well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840240 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 19:22:23 +0000 Joyce B 1840240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cat, you need a thick piece of fabric to put over what you are ironing, that way the clothing will not get wet and will not burn. I still prefer my steamer to my regular iron though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840228 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 18:42:49 +0000 The Cat 1840228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I seldom use the steam function of my iron. I think it often makes the cloth too wet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840211 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 17:56:28 +0000 Anonymous 1840211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am confused - do they even make irons that aren't steam irons anymore? &nbsp;<b>TammyB,</b> are you talking about a steamer when you say "steam iron". &nbsp;My response assumes that is what you are talking about.</p> <p>I am a big steamer fan, but have learned they are not created equal. &nbsp;The very best I have found are from Jiffy Steamer. The one they call a travel steamer is IMHO too big for travel, but does as good a job as their professional standing steamer. My experience is that steaming is great for pretty much all knits. It's also good for removing creases from packing or a previous wear from woven wool, cotton and silk. &nbsp;I don't find it adequate to remove wrinkles from freshly laundered woven cotton or silk - I iron those. &nbsp;We have saved a ton of money over the years steaming DH's and my business suits between wearings. &nbsp;Less frequent dry cleaning saves on the cleaning bill, as well as use of toxic cleaning fluid, and also prolongs the life of the garments.</p> <p>I'm envious of all of you that are able to leave an ironing board set up. &nbsp;I don't have a dedicated space where that would work. &nbsp;I used to carefully iron more delicate fabrics through a pressing cloth (actually a cloth diaper, which is ideal for that purpose) but more and more I just iron everything directly - even silks - and find it works fine. &nbsp;</p> <p>I never heard of this ironing spray stuff. &nbsp;Thanks for the tip, <b>dakotacheryl.</b> &nbsp;I just ordered some from Amazon since I have never noticed it in the stores here. &nbsp;It sounds fantastic - like it might be ideal for linen and finely woven cottons that need some body but that starch is too crisp for. &nbsp;Can't wait to try it out!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840208 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 17:10:46 +0000 Jenn 1840208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Owning a steamer has vastly improved my life. I almost never get the iron out anymore, but I'm also not fussed about anything ever being "crisp." This has more to do with personal style than anything else.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840205 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 16:52:31 +0000 Anonymous 1840205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a heavy steam iron that can also spray and do a puff of steam and a big old board that lived in the laundry room. My mother, before steam irons, used a pressing cloth, especially for delicate fabrics like silk. I think she dampened the pressing cloth some before putting it on top of the garment, then ironing. A white cotton or linen dish towel works as a pressing cloth, although the real thing is a bit heavier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840189 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 15:42:58 +0000 Joyce B 1840189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use my steaming iron. The regular iron stays in the closet until I need to iron a shirt that requires starch, which is extremely rare. I love my steaming iron, it is easy and quick to do its job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840185 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 14:55:49 +0000 Carla 1840185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DHnis the ironing pro in our family, and the old fashioned board and iron are set up in the rec room, behind the couch,min front of the TV. The ironing gets done Sunday afternoons or evenings during the football game! </p> <p>When I want to do something myself, I go in with iron, spray startch, and a water mister. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iron--regular-or-steam-what-do-you-love#post-1840183 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 14:15:14 +0000 Anonymous 1840183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Regular steam iron </p>