How well does this steamer work on wedding gowns? I am a bridal dressmaker and alterations specialist and need a reliable commercial-grade steamer.
1767303
I haven't used it on wedding gowns but I have used it on silk materials, and i didn't see any damage.
1767304
I have used this steamer to steam a gown made of slipper satin and I am happy with the results. I have had others steamers but have gotten the best results with this one. Very professional.
1767305
Not sure about wedding dresses, however I use it on poly/wool and pure polyester and it works pretty good. Mostly used it on polos and police/security uniforms.
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YES!! Very well. My niece uses it daily in her bridal shop for all their gowns. I was thoroughly impressed by the professional quality of this steamer when I steamed 32 large table cloths for a wedding with it. Worked like a dream. Must hang the item being steamed. Steam needs to flow through the item for best results. Tip from the pros: Fill with DISTILLED water for wedding gowns, so they won't turn yellow or have brownish yellow 'stains' from the chlorinated water. I'm bound and determined to have this steamer. I've personally owned two others that were returned for their lack of putting out quality steam. This one is the real deal. YES!! Very well. My niece uses it daily in her bridal shop for all their gowns. I was thoroughly impressed by the professional quality of this steamer when I steamed 32 large table cloths for a wedding with it. Worked like a dream. Must hang the item being steamed. Steam needs to flow through the item for best results. Tip from the pros: Fill with DISTILLED water for wedding gowns, so they won't turn yellow or have brownish yellow 'stains' from the chlorinated water. I'm bound and determined to have this steamer. I've personally owned two others that were returned for their lack of putting... » Read More YES!! Very well. My niece uses it daily in her bridal shop for all their gowns. I was thoroughly impressed by the professional quality of this steamer when I steamed 32 large table cloths for a wedding with it. Worked like a dream. Must hang the item being steamed. Steam needs to flow through the item for best results. Tip from the pros: Fill with DISTILLED water for wedding gowns, so they won't turn yellow or have brownish yellow 'stains' from the chlorinated water. I'm bound and determined to have this steamer. I've personally owned two others that were returned for their lack of putting out quality steam. This one is the real deal. « Show Less
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There is nothing commercial or industrial about this steamer, dont be fooled. My girlfriend bought the lesser momdel of this one for like 100$, and this one only puts out slightly more steam. I dont think its that good, and probably wouldent buy this one again. i thought it wouldbe more industrial but its pretty regular to me. Whenever i have to do my gf's dresses, its a pain in the ass. I wouldent buy this for wedding dresses at all. Look at a different one
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Not sure..However, the steamer is great quality and I would suggest doing a test on a small portion of the fabric.I use my on silk and it does wonders. These steamers are high quality best on the market.
1767309
It steams very well, but I have already sold it. Overall, it was a good steamer.
92649
I used in on a 100% silk pants suit; it worked well. Unlike with heavier fabric, you won't need to touch it to the fabric. Hold the steamer a couple of inches away and work from the bottom up, hand-smoothing as you go.
2284771
That's because that steamer is garbage. I've returned 2 of them. Go to bed bath and beyond. I got a conair one for 50 dollars and it's lasted 6 months. Works perfect everytime
553585
I had difficulty getting enough steam built up to get rid of soap buildup. It seems a bit underpowered. Hope this helps.
642561
Yes! In fact I always use it dry with dampened clothes because of how the steam spits. I've gotten one too many burns to use the steamer.
810655
Purchased a 9280. While it is a little heavy, it is the best steam iron we have had in 49 years of marriage. It was worth every penny we paid for it. Works great on all material. Pin Point cotton dress shirts are now easy to get the wrinkles out.
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You don't want use it for dress shirts and pants.. A steam pro station much better for that like a Rowenta Pro Precision. I use the rotary iron for high volume of bedding, table cloths, napkins which it is so great for. Hope this helps you ....
1260904
This steamer is not good for bed bugs. It pumps out way to much water with the steam and doesn't seem to get hot enough albeit it's labelled heavy-duty. Much better off purchasing a hand held garment steamer. You can get a fairly decent one here for about $40-$50 or at target.
458076
Yes that is correct. This is not really a garment steamer. I use mine to steam and reshape hats.
1004262
I do use it on mine, it helps with hard to reach areas and loosens and cleans, it won't do it all, of course, you still need to wipe with a clean rag, on hard areas I always dry clean with a soft brush and rubbing alcohol first, then continue on with the steam, be sure the fabric you are using it on will withstand water or steam though. Works good for the mats and rugs, still have to wipe and brush of course, but makes the job so much easier and looks so much more finished in the corners and cracks where you can't reach. I really like my steamer, use it on most everything, saves my fingers and hands with arthritis. I have a bigger machine also, but I grab this one evrytime unless it's for a floor.
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Fortunately I haven't had the problem the other reviewer refers to. I sew for a living and this iron is on for about 6 to 8 hours a day. Yes, they mention a bit about settings but depending on the material you are using and the amount of steam you are applying... the setting will depend. I use setting #4 (settings run #'s 1-5) the most for 100% cottons and corduroys. I bump up to #5 for heavy canvas. These are the materials I use most. I would suggest you try the various settings on the material you use to determine what works best for you since this iron is nothing like a retail/home use iron. My last iron was an Oliso and while I loved it...it just couldn't keep up. Sputtered and splattered all over the place. IF you purchase the Sapporo, be sure to purchase the demineralizer to extend the life of your iron. If you purchase this iron, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
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Can you or anyone who has used this iron beyond its initial period tell me if it has begun to "spew", leak or sputter? I have had several Rowenta irons in the past and they invariably sputter and drip eventually and create lots of ironing headaches. How is this one doing after owning it for a longer time? Thanks.
1096462
I have been using the V200 for about 4 months, mostly for home garment sewing. I am very pleased with it so far. It generates great steam with no leaking (yet), and does also operate without steam.
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Yes. It is great for light ironing or pressing. Ironing a dress shirt or a linen dress would be difficult because of limited space and the surface being entirely flat. I have creased jeans, touched up silk blouses and ironed capris with ease. Mine is used on top of my washing machine, and having a hard surface helps. For touch-ups it should work fairly well on a bed. Hope this helps.
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i've tried it before. sometimes it works - sometimes it drips water because the head of the steamer istoo low. if there was a way that someone could hold the comforter vertical while you steamed it would probably work better. personally, i'd take it to a laundromat - lightly dampen the fabric (if it's ok with water) and tumble it for about 10 minutes. i haven't been to a laundromat in decades, but i remember thattheir dryers were much larger than a household dryer.
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Oh my. I am a professional seamstress and have sewed for the better part of sixty years. I went through 12 Rowena irons in less than 12 years. My irons get a LOT of use four to five days a week, twelve hours a day. This is my second Reliable had the first for two years then dropped on concrete. Bad choice! This one works very well. The steam is generatd in a separate chamber so no water leakage,but great steam. You must use distiller water, if you overfill, it will leak. It is a heavy iron and does a terrific job of ironing, pressing, and doing seams for quilt tops. It is difficult to see the water level, but I can handle that minor detail. In short, the best iron I have used! You can choose to have auto shut off, or on till it is unplugged.
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If you are doing large amounts of laundry yes the steamer is great. It will press better than an iron every time. The only downside is the start up time for the water, so if you're not in a hurry it is the best choice. All of the heads will work the same, one is smaller for smaller items.