Smartek Steam Iron-

 (36 customer reviews)

Originally bought this iron to have a lightweight one at my sewing table. I like it so well that I've
almost abandoned my heavy, expensive one. The steam works fine and I am totally satisfied with this product. (I'm 87 years old.)

After nearly 20 years my trusty heavy duty Sunbeam assumed room temperature, full time. Since I bought that one my ironing needs have moved from an extensive business wardrobe to touching up and starching a couple of dress jeans and some denim shirts. I wanted something light, inexpensive, that steams and gets good and hot. The SmarTek ST-1200 meets all those and made quick work of it's first job, a heavy Levi shirt. For less than twenty bucks I can continue to avoid the very popular "look what I slept in" look. FYI: though smaller than average and only 1.6 lbs. this can't be considered a travel iron.

The two-prong eight foot cord and its 360° ball swivel are definite pluses. The the shape and contour of the non-stick sole plate make for smooth and precise ironing. And as another reviewer noted, it does heat up fast. Very fast!

However, the manual is amongst the most pathetic I have ever encountered; there's no excuse for that at any price point. I know...Read more

When my old iron recently self destructed on me, (I didn't even know they had a self destruct switch) I popped onto Amazon and ordered up a new one. The first thing you'll notice is the nice price and the free shipping. That shipping I found out is also fast, I ordered it on a Wed morning and Thurs night it was waiting for me. It's a great basic iron for anyone who doesn't do a great deal of ironing. It's very light weight, although maybe a little too light, I've already knocked it off the counter a couple of times and the little arrow you set the temperature with is a little hard too see (picky, picky) but if you really only have to do a few shirts for work, it's perfect.