Product Description
The Steam ‘n Press gives you a steambrush and a powerful iron in a single, capable unit. The fabric brush is ideal for use around the home – it helps steam penetrate garments and remove wrinkles from packed clothes, or even your drapes. When the soleplate cover is removed the polished soleplate on the iron is perfect for pressing in sharp creases and pleats as well as smoothing cuffs and collars. The full range thermostat can be set to accommodate all fabric types. It is also the perfect travel accessory as it is lightweight (3 lbs.), includes a storage bag, and has dual voltage. Two heating elements ensure that the steambrush is as powerful at 120 volts as it is at 240 volts. The Steam ‘n Press delivers 1000 watts of power. Integrated lint brush removes lint and particles effortlessly from clothes Large polished soleplate cover easily slides off so you can use the steam brush as an iron Soleplate is ideal for finishing collars, cuffs, or pressing in creases and pleats True dual voltage has two heating elements so the steam brush/iron is as powerful at 120 volts as it is at 240 volts Grey cotton cover with drawstring included for storage or travel
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August 12th, 2009 at 10:48 am
First of all, I *did* think highly of Rowenta and to be very honest… I still think they make great steam irons, probably some of the best on the market. However, this particular product has left a bad taste in my mouth that comes very close to ruining my total faith in Rowenta. Like most people, I would sacrifice paying a little more knowing that in return I would get a sound product. That was my initial feeling considering that the Conair handheld steamers are almost half to a third less than these. However, the “Steam N’ Press” falls far short of any reasonable expectations. Not only did it fail me… it failed twice in a row. At this moment I’m preparing for a few business trips and need a steamer for my iron sensitive clothing. I should’ve heeded the warnings here on Amazon and looked past this steamer since the other model (DA-75) got such bad reviews. But, since it did have the dual voltage feature and 2 large local retailers sold the device I went ahead and purchased it (from the store that rhymes with drys). When I got home I was eager to test it out since my first trip is at the end of this week. Put water into the steamer, waited a minute, waited two minutes, waited a couple more minutes… nothing, not even a drop. Pressed the button a few times and it began to spit rather than steam, in fact no steam came out of it. I thought, “Oh great, it doesn’t work!” It did get quite hot and as an iron it would probably be okay but this is not why I bought it! So… I return it that same day to exchange for another thinking… “What are the chances that two won’t work?” And, guess what?… I think those chances are pretty good since the same thing happened. Anyway, to cut a long story short, returned the steamer and didn’t feel up to test the 3rd time’s a charm theory. Who knows, maybe it was a bad batch, but it’s hard to believe that any of the previous “made in germany” irons would fail this much. Btw, the iron did have a sticker that stated that it might still contain water from the “factory test”. Obviously, I had quite a laugh at the “Iron”y.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:52 am
2.0 out of 5 stars
Works, but takes forever to get out wrinkles
I picked this up at a discount store, thinking I got a great deal. I immediately checked reviews here when I got home, and became worried about the steamer’s performance.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:45 am
I had the exact same experience as “A customer from Sunnyvale” with our “Steam ‘n Press.
My wife bought this to steam her wedding dress on her wedding day. It (apparently) worked that one time. However, it didn’t get used until a few months later, and I couldn’t get anything to happen with the steam. My wife and I fiddled with it for a good long time, and ultimately decided that something is broken with the mechanism that discharges the steam. The “iron” portion of this still gets hot–but as “Sunnyvale” said, without the steam this thing is useless.
One use and done–that’s unacceptable. I contacted Rowenta (a long distance call, BTW) and since the item is less than a year old if I send it to them (at my expense, probably $10 or so) they say they’ll fix it and send it back to me. I’ll probably do this, but from other complaints of this unit breaking it seems like the quality control isn’t there. Save yourself trouble and go with something else.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
I was very disappointed with this product. Despite following the directions precisely, the iron never steamed at all. It did work for dry ironing. Then a few months later I was packing it for another trip, and found that as I attempted to slip the soleplate cover on just to see if perhaps NOW the steam part would work, it broke into 3 pieces. I would certainly not purchase this product again.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
Worked at first…….
This product worked great at first but then after maybe a dozen uses, the steam part fizzled. It only heats now. Does not steam at all. Frustrating.
August 12th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Worked well for a year.
This Steam and Press worked great for a about a year then the steamer stopped working. You do need to follow the instructions, especially for initial use, to get it to work…
August 12th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Optimal tool for quilting classes
I have been using this iron for over 4 yrs and finally wore it out. Could not live without it and ordered it again.
August 12th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not so great for travel.
I purchased this steam brush product to take with me on a specific trip that involved packing a few skirts and dresses.
August 12th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
love this steam n press
I love this steam and press iron. I am a quilter and it is so nice to have it laying there right next to me to use to press my seams and not have to get up to use the iron.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for travel
this is not my first Rowenta steamer it is a replacement for another one which I have had for years. It works graet and is fantastic for travel.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
I really like this iron.
I bought this iron about a year ago. Having read the other reviews on this site, I was a little worried it wouldn’t work or would break right away.
August 13th, 2009 at 12:09 am
2.0 out of 5 stars
Fine… before it breaks,,, again…
This is a fine product and used to be made better. But when my old school rowenta steamer broke and i bought this one that plastic guard with the brush broke off again and again,…
August 13th, 2009 at 1:49 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Why is this product even on the market?
My DA-65 never worked. The steam never worked from day 1 and the brush/lint attachment keeps falling off. This product is made in Mexico…