Rowenta DW5080 Focus 1700-Watt Micro Steam Iron Stainless Steel Soleplate with Auto-Off, 400-Hole, Brown

• 1700-watt steam iron with smooth-gliding stainless-steel soleplate and precision tip for hard-to-reach areas
• Patented Microsteam 400-hole design provides thorough steam distribution
• Clearly marked thermostat knob; auto steam; burst of steam for stubborn wrinkles; vertical steam for hanging items
• 10-ounce water tank with level indicator; works with tap water (no need for distilled)
• 3-way automatic safety shut-off; anti-calcium system; self-clean system for optimal performance
• Made in Germany

Made in Germany and loaded with features, this Rowenta Focus steam iron makes easy work of removing wrinkles from fabric. The iron’s smooth-gliding stainless-steel soleplate features 400 steam holes to ensure thorough steam distribution and time-saving efficiency, while its stainless-steel precision tip maneuvers effortlessly over collars, along seams, and between buttons. The iron works with tap water (no need for distilled) and powers on with a simple turn of the thermostat knob, which comes with clearly marked low to high heat settings and options for nylon, silk, wool, cotton, and linen. The iron auto-adjusts the steam output to match the soleplate temperature (turn auto-steam off for dry ironing). It also offers “burst of steam” to remove tough wrinkles and vertical steam for drapes and hanging garments. For safety and peace of mind, the iron shuts off automatically after 8 minutes if left unused in the upright position and after 30 seconds if left in the horizontal position or tipped over. An anti-calcium system prevents impurities for clean steam, and a self-clean system flushes out loose mineral deposits for optimal performance. From work shirts to table linen, the Rowenta Focus steam iron gets the job done.

                                       

By KATCH

I researched carefully before buying another iron. E-How provided insights, and I read reviews of the best irons. A good steam iron should have at least 300 steam holes, my sources told me, and 1700 watts of power. This Rowenta has 400 steam holes, a smooth gliding sole plate with specially designed tip to get around buttons. This is an update of the Focus DZ 5080, but probably pretty much the same. It seems that irons have gotten more expensive over the years, but cheaper in manufacturing and quality. I was so tired of my Black & Decker spitting brownish liquid onto my clothes, dripping, cooling instead of steaming. I actually like ironing, but need a tool that works. The Rowenta Dw5080 is great -what a real steam iron should be. The first time I filled it it really gave off steam, has a nice feel, good weight, and glides easily. Heavy cotton fabric, which used to take several passes, now takes one and looks perfectly smooth. All of the functions are easy to see and use and it has a large water tank. It does use up water, but so did my old B&D. The difference is, this one really gives off steam. One note on filling it: if you get little white flakes, your water is too hard, so add 50/50 with spring water (not distilled), and be faithful about using the self-clean feature once a month. So far, I just love this iron and look forward to ironing with new delight.
I hope it lasts a long time. I am tired of buying poor quality products that end up in landfills.

By E. Baisden

I work at a huge corporate facility and have to use an iron often, sometimes daily. Having freshly pressed clothes is something I take pride in and ironing is so much cheaper then taking your clothes to the dry cleaner (plus the chemicals they use....blech). Back when I was living with roommates one of them had a nice Rowenta iron. That iron was such a work horse it put my old B&D iron to shame. I was sad when we all parted ways and got places of our own because I had to give up use of such a great iron. So here we are a year and change later and boom my old B&D iron I started using again began to leak which was the final blow to the problems I started having with that iron. I was actually happy about this because I was eager to finally get a Rowenta of my own.

The reason I chose this iron is because of the look and size. I'm a 6'5" male with pretty big hands so I like the fact that the handle has a nice sturdy feel to it and the steam and squirt buttons are big. The weight of the iron is good; makes you feel like you have something sturdy in your hands, something that will last you a while if taken care of.

Performance is astounding. The iron glides across your clothes and the bursts of steam are even on every pass. As soon as I got home I followed the first use instructions and went to work on a basket of dress shirts and slacks I had just washed. What I noticed immediately is that my ironing time was cut in half. With my old iron it would take more then a few minutes to get warmed up and when finally warm I would have to make several passes to get that nice ironed shirt look I enjoy. With the Rowenta, it takes about a minute or two to warm up then the magic that can only be found using a Rowenta happens. This iron ate through a whole basket of dress clothes in less then half the time it would have taken with my old iron. With my old iron ironing a full basket of clothes was more like a project that I had to set aside time for but now that I have this Rowenta in my stable ironing that same basket of clothes has been reduced back down to a simple chore that only takes a few minutes to complete.

Take it from someone who irons on a regular basis...you can't miss with this purchase. Save yourself a whole lot of time and frustration. When it comes to buying an iron, don't buy cheap, buy Rowenta.

EDIT: Been almost a year now and this baby is still going strong. If you haven't bought one already and you're looking for a great iron trust me, it's worth the extra coin.

By Cindy P

I've done a lot of research and a lot of comparison before buying this iron. I sew, mostly for my family and myself, and most of my projects require pressing. My old iron was not cutting it, it took forever to heat up and the steam was not steaming at all, it was more like a faucet, water leaking everywhere. I've looked up recommendation from other seamstress/sewer and 95% of them recommended Rowenta.
Since I'm not making things to sell or use it on the daily basis, after hours of comparison, I decided to buy the DW5080, it was right on my price range and did everything I needed it to do. Once the package arrived I couldn't wait to tear it open and begin using my new iron. It's not lightweight, it is definitely sturdy, so just be aware of that. Read the instruction that came in the box carefully and follow the instruction for first time use. If you are like me, I want to make sure my tools last as long as they can.
Okay onto the iron itself.
- The cord is a little bit longer than my older iron (maybe about 2-3 inches longer).
- The water tank is definitely bigger
- The steam holes is definitely more than my old iron
- There are several settings for how much steam you want to use in each project
- There is a self cleaning tab (I do this at least every other week since I do not use it as often)
- The heat setting knob is smooth, not like my old iron it feels like the combination lock where I need to hear it click to know it's in the right settings
- The pointed tip is perfect for pleats, collars, tabs, and so on
- The iron heats up in a minute maybe less (I really didn't set the stopwatch for this)
- It automatically shuts off after a few minutes of non-use
- To turn it on I just lay it flat for a second and stand it back up
- With this iron it takes me 5-15 minutes (depending on how many yards of fabric I have). The old iron takes me 15-25 minutes (depending on how many yard of fabric I have).

Even the hubby commented on how well and quickly he was able to iron his dress shirt with this iron.

If you are looking to buy an iron, go with Rowenta, I'm super impressed with the quality of this iron and highly recommend it.

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By J. Lamb

This is my third Rowenta Iron and I love it. It has plenty of well dispersed steam holes and I really like the shape of the sole plate head- great for around button holes and small areas. Produces plenty of steam even for terribly wrinkled linen. Use bottled spring water and you won't have any problem with the iron spitting. It's not a light iron, but a good iron must have some weight to it. I do wish the Rowentas had an on/off switch but I'm guessing this is a safety issue. Once you go Rowenta, you won't go back. I've passed my older Rowentas to my college age children and they're still working. The cleaning kit is also a good purchase- the cream cleaner works well.

By Amazon Customer

Highly recommend. Good quality, all works . My wife happy ))

  

By TechVet

This review of the Rowenta DW5080 Focus 1700 Watt Micro Steam Iron is based on my wife's observations and use of the iron. She asked that I note that this iron cut her ironing time in half - literally. She is VERY happy with it. We have had Rowenta irons in the past but they were heavy and hard to handle, particularly for my wife who is petite.

Pros:
* Not too heavy
* Easy to use
* The tapered tip is perfect for collars and fine detail
* Controls are easy to use and intuitive
* Emptying unused water is very easy
* Reasonably priced

Cons:
* None

This is the best iron we have had in 44 years of marriage and we have had some high end, costly ones. We both highly recommend this iron to anyone trying to decide and will buy another if it ever wears out. We are also buying one for our daughter.

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By Spitzerone

I was hesitant to pay so much for an iron but I am glad I did. This iron is larger and a little heavier than any previous iron I have ever owned but it really does the job nicely. There are hundreds of steam holes in the bottom so you really get a huge blast of steam when you call for it. It decalcifies automatically and you can use regular tap water in it. The The cord is extra long and the iron looks impressive. It heats up really fast. The only thing that I can say negative about this iron is it - like every other steam iron I have owned - drips when you press the steam button.

By SkyeNoir

I never knew how awful my old Black and Decker iron truly was until I bought this awesome, fantastic, wonderful, super-ific iron! This things works like a dream, I cannot believe how easily wrinkles come right out because the steam is so intense. I mean, the steam on this thing is UNBELIEVABLE. My friend calls the iron my dragon, because it sounds like it is breathing fire and the steam pours out of it when you lift it off the board. So, one word of caution, stay clear of the path of steam because it is HOT, and there is a lot of it when you lift the iron from the fabric. If you are ironing in an enclosed area it can get to be a sauna with all the steam. The narrow, pointy nose of this iron is phenomenal at getting into small places and ironing pleats, and works especially well on small items like baby clothes, and for ironing seams down before or after sewing them. It heats up incredibly fast, has a light showing it is heated, and the auto-off feature works great and the light blinks rapidly to indicate the iron has turned itself off. It will start reheating when you go to use it again, and like I said, it heats up very quickly. The sole plate is smooth and has so many steam holes. I ironed heavy curtains and in ONE pass the wrinkles were out. My old iron took multiple passes and the curtains STILL had wrinkles! The only downsides to this iron are that it is HEAVY, but hey, with better quality comes weight. Second, the cord could swivel more easily, it sometimes gets in the way when I iron, but it isn't a big enough deal for me to not love this. I have had no leaks at all, it is easy to fill, easy to see how full the water level is, and you can choose to not use steam, too, but I always do because I don't iron any delicate fabrics. An iron like this is a must if you like to sew and if you do a lot of personal ironing, especially where there is detail work involved.

By sherrie mason

B on the box had me sweatin

By Sister Shopper

Wow, wow, wow!!!! In my opinion ... This baby is the King of irons. I did my research before purchasing any iron ... and I do not like to iron. The reviews on this particular iron very good so I thought I would spend the money and see if it made ironing any easier. I can honestly say I don't mind ironing with this iron. If you sew, you will appreciate the way this iron's tip flattens seams. Big difference from my department store iron. I appreciate how well this iron works and I am enjoying this purchase. My hands are small and although I can feel the weight shift in my hand I would not consider this iron to be heavy however it could be considered slightly larger then some. It has a cap on the water hole so the water does not splash out onto the garment. It has a dial setting with a setting for synthetic fabrics which I did not have my department store iron, there is also a button to select no steam. The brown plastic water tank that holds the water is not as transparent to easily see the water level.

With my old iron I would have to pass back and forth again and again, even pressing at times, and yet I would still find wrinkles ... that is not the case with this iron. This iron glides across the fabric and is taking the wrinkles out at the glides and does very well in the smaller tighter spots.