Growing up, my mother paid me ten cents a shirt and five cents a pillowcase to iron. (Yes, rates have really gone up since 60s!)
s Staying on dryer patrol
s Spraying on wrinkle-release solutions that cling to cabinets as well as clothes (only a true friend would tell you they don't like the smell)
s Telling Bob he looks more relaxed with a few crinkles in his shirts.
But nothing has worked as well as the Rowenta Steamer.
My friend Debbie got me hooked. She suggested steaming a blouse I'd stopped wearing. Although perfect for hiding trouble spots, the top's mega gathers made dry cleaning expensive and ironing impossible. If a steamer could bring this fuchsia favorite out of the closet, I was sold.
I decided to try a Rowenta Pro Compact Garment Steamer. The $59.99 price tag made it an affordable experiment. Plus, it looked simpler to store than larger models. At home, I filled the base with tap water, plugged it in, attached the steamer hose and pressed the power button. A gurgling sound rewarded me moments later, signaling time to begin.
After a few waves of the steamer wand, my troublesome top was ready for an outing. I straightened shorts, dresses and jeans (no more curled hems); then volunteered for more. Getting rid of rumples was so fast and easy, I even started on Bob's t-shirts.
Now, thanks to the Rowenta, my ironing days are over. I use it at every opportunity and our clothes have never looked more pressed.