Product Description
It’s all about the Steam”. New from Rowenta, the DR5020 Pro Steam Hand-Held Steam Brush is easy to use. Designed by Faltazi, specialists of Rowenta products, the DR5020 Pro Steam Hand- Held Steam Brush has a powerful 800 watts; comes with dual voltage 120w/240w and provides a powerful, continuous steam output. An electric pump for steam on demand and variable steam dial, the removable water tank holds 1.7oz of water. The wide steam head distributes steam quickly for great results. The DR5020 Pro Steam Hand-Held Steam Brush comes with a removable fabric brush plus a removable lint pad. Well balanced with an ergonomic design, it has a hanging hook for easy storage and comes with a travel pouch for easy carrying.
Rowenta DR5020 Ultra Steam 800-Watt Handheld Steamer Brush
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December 27th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Again, I wish I could give it a negative 5 star rating.
As horrible as the other one in my order. I had to return this within one hour of delivery.
It almost doesn’t remove any wrinkles. Plus, not sure if Amazon gave me an used one because apparently there was some water in the small water container attachment for the steamer when I received it. What’s worse is, it had very annoying loud sound when I was trying to use it. It feels dangerous and scary. Probably a defective item?
I’m very disappointed with the two items in my order which includes this junk plus Joyce Chen Classic 14-Inch Carbon Steel Flat Bottom 4-Piece Wok Set.
Don’t buy this unless you want to waste your time and even money!
Rating: 1 / 5
December 27th, 2009 at 10:34 am
After reading many reviews and comparing similar products online, I finally purchased this conveniently-sized handheld steamer last year to use during a Christian conference. We were conference table exhibitors and needed to steam a slightly wrinkled table covering, as well as steam some of our clothing we would be wearing during the conference. It worked very well on the lighter, softer fabrics (rayon, polyester, lambswool), but it did not work as well on heavier, thicker fabrics (cotton/lycra, wool), especially those needing creases. Thanking God, at least we were able to steam out most of the light wrinkles on the polyester table covering before the conference began. It was a very handy tool on-site, and did not take up much room amongst all else we needed to pack away under the table. That was such a big plus to us: the steamer is light to carry around and very convenient for travel purposes (it also includes a travel bag).
From the photo graphic of this steamer, you can see that the water chamber is very small (bottom of handle), so depending on the amount and thickness of fabric to be steamed, it may need to be refilled more than once and could become time-consuming. For us, this was not a big problem, but for those who may have time-constraints or do not have easy on-site access to water, it could be an annoyance (so be prepared ahead of time). There was a safe and steady stream of steam, especially when the water chamber is first filled. Do not worry that the steamer makes a slight buzzing or gurgling sound, but be careful, because certain parts are hot to the touch (top of steamer handle).
Now the problem: My husband and I were able to use this handy travel steamer only for a few days during last year’s trip (approx. 5 or so times); and upon return, it was placed back into its box for storage. I do not recall exactly, but it may have been briefly taken out of the box sometime later to be used again. Then almost a year later, we took it out this year to steam something, but found that the steamer just no longer works! We tried several times after checking what could be wrong, but there is just no power going through after switching on the button. Well, at least it worked during the conference we attended last year (which we primarily needed it for), so it was still a blessing of God’s provision. Perhaps this particular steamer we received is defective, but it is past the allowable time for a refund from Amazon.com. I may contact the manufacturer directly to inquire further, and hope there will be no extra fees for it to be possibly fixed or replaced.
Other than the above, this steamer would have been a very good purchase for us (and I would have given more stars on this review). However, for the price and relatively short product life (again, keeping in mind that it may have just been a manufacturer defect on this particular steamer that we received), you may want to further research and compare other travel steamers before deciding to try this one. This was a very useful and convenient travel steamer, but hopefully, this manufacturer will continuously improve upon its quality and longevity, especially since there is not that many similar choices on the market at this time.
I pray this review was helpful to you; and I will try remember to add an update later on, after I contact the manufacturer (God willing). May you all have a blessed day, in Christ, ‘god_provides’
Rating: 1 / 5
December 27th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I have purchased this expensive iron twice, and I have had the same problems:
1) when I am ironing it automatically shuts off if the electrical cord moves to the right or left.
2) ironing wrinkles . . . just ok at highest setting
I will return this iron and NOT purchase it again . . . ever
Rating: 1 / 5
December 27th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I optimistically tried it once following the directions and burned my thumb pressing the steam button. Don’t waste your money.
Rating: 1 / 5
December 27th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I purchased this and it doesn’t work. I noticed that one of the tubes in the water container is disconnected. I assume if exchanged it for one that was connected it would work better.
Rating: 1 / 5