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.
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Rowenta Steam 'n Press Steambrush Iron DA-65Product 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 clothesLarge polished soleplate cover easily slides off so you can use the steam brush as an ironSoleplate is ideal for finishing collars, cuffs, or pressing in creases and pleatsTrue dual voltage has two heating elements so the steam brush/iron is as powerful at 120 volts as it is at 240 voltsGrey cotton cover with drawstring included for storage or travel
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The product itself is great, but that flimsy attachment broke right off for me too.I am so angry that I taking it right back to the store.
