Only reason I bought this is because a friend of mine has one and said the water isn't in the iron, it's in the handle. I was always getting white stuff on my clothes when steaming with my old Rowenta or any other iron I tried. I guess it's mineral deposits. This Rowenta so far does not spit out white stuff on my clothes. I wish it got hotter.

Flaw #1 with the Rowenta travel iron - handle not sturdy. At a quilting meeting, I accidentally broke the handle of a friend's Rowenta travel iron by pushing a bit too hard on the handle. So, I purchased a Rowenta travel iron as a replacement. Flaw #2 - reservoir leaks. Brand new, right out of the box, the iron leaked water all over the place. (I'm going to ask my friend if I can purchase another brand as a replacement for her.) I also used another friend's Rowenta full size iron, and hers leaked everywhere as well! With this poor quality, I would never purchase this brand! If you're considering purchasing this travel iron, read reviews for other brands....you'll find other brands get higher reviews.

I bought this mini iron for quilting. It is the best steam iron. It has so many steam holes that it is fast. It presses the 1/4" seams without any ripples. The handle is easy to put up and down for compactness. It also allows the hand to grip around the handle like any other iron. It puts out a lot of steam but since the water reservoir is small, it needs to be refilled often, This is not a problem however. It is an easy process to refill when the iron is laid flat. The dial is easy to rotate for selection. It is light weight and has its own carrying case. The size is perfect for small, potable ironing surfaces

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I shouldn’t review irons because I hate ironing so much. There are clothes that haven’t been worn in two years because they just need an ironing! But this little iron might change all that. Portable, lightweight, easy to use and nice steam levels make this chore much more manageable. Heats up quickly too.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had a conference that I was presenting at. I took this small iron with me so I felt more put together while giving my presentation. It was easy to pack and worked well. I did have to go over my pants a few more times than I would have with my normal sized iron, but it worked well!

I only have the iron a few months and the handle is already broken. I am a quilter and use it for piecing, I went to press a smalll seam and the handle broke. I had used it on 3 quilts with no problem. Spoke to other quilters and they all had the same experience. One woman actually replaced her iron multiple times due to the same problem and will never purchase another again. I do not use steam and the plate is already pitted. Too bad it was a good little iron otherwise.

I love this little iron...has a ton of steam holes, is light weight and is a work horse. Having said that my first one lasted for 4 years, my second one for a year the third one for a week which I got a replacement for and that one and the replacemnt have issues with the turn knob that controls functions. The first one would NOT work hence the return..the second one was so difficult to turn that I had to have my husband move it into the steam section of the control. I had decided that if this one dies within a year...I am not goint to buy another.Your custmer service stinks. You can NOT talk to a person no matter what...I am a quilter...like many women and the control turn knob is so tight that it's almost impossible to turn...I have recommended to friends and they love it too but lately not so much..with all the recent control turn know issues

I bought this iron to use in classes and to travel, it’s a great size. 1 month after I got it the handle broke and it cannot be used. This seems to be a common problem with this iron. Very cheaply made product. I’d like to see a true mini Rowenta. This one is very disappointing

Whenever I use the steam feature, its leaks water all over the handle. I sew a lot and I wanted a smaller steam iron that would be easier to press seams, etc. I'm really disappointed. I've used Rowenta irons for about 35 years and have been very satisfied. I thought this iron would be of the same quality.

Received this compact steam iron for Christmas and I am loving it for my sewing iron! Just what I wanted!! Works great next to the machine and gets into all the tight little spots sewing requires. I had seen reviews complaining of leaking so I read the directions carefully, I do not overfill with water and have not had any leaking! Very pleased with this little iron!!