Customer Reviews

Bosch TDA1302UC Steam Iron with Stainless Steel Soleplate

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Ironing and irons are not something one gets excited about. We have owned several irons over the years that usually lasted 2-3 years. Two weeks ago our [amt]Proctor-Silex caught on fire and we were forced to search for a new iron. We looked at several before choosing the Bosch TDA1302UC. We did not want to get another disposable iron from Wal-Mart. We looked at the Rowenta irons and thought they were too heavy and a bit too pricey. So far the Bosch has been a pleasure to use. It has very good ergonomics and it very well balanced unlike many irons that we have owned The self-cleaning nozzle feature is nice. We do a lot of craft type activities and it is nice not to have the auto shutoff feature. We have owned other Bosch products (dishwasher)and they have been very reliable, efficient machines. I would definitely recommend.

I recently purchased this Bosch iron a few months ago. It has been working quite well so far. The main thing I like about this iron is that it's fairly lightweight to use, unlike most irons which are heavy and become a chore to use. The only minor drawback I think it has is as mentioned in the other review, about the leaks from using the steam function. But I have read complaints about leaks from over $100 irons! And look at the price-$45/what a bargain!

I recently purchased this Bosch iron a few months ago. It has been working quite well so far. The main thing I like about it is that it's fairly simple to use, unlike most other irons, that are heavy and became a chore when ironing. The only drawback I can think of is as mentioned in the other review, with the leaks that came out with using the steam function. But I have seen the complaint of leaks with some irons over $100. And look at the price-$45 is a bargain! Hey, how come no one agrees with me?

Bosch is a German brand so I assumed this would be made in Germany. The one I received was made in Czech. Not a big deal but it was obvious that some of the details weren't very "clean"; the edges where the pieces meet is a little rough. In any case, it is still a good iron (bought it four years ago); it heats up fast and produces good amount of steam. The plate is polished stainless steel, so it glides over the fabric very easily. There isn't an "OFF" setting on the dial, but it has a auto shut-off feature that I have never tested, so I don't know if it works. I always unplug it when I'm not using it. The "spritzer" is like all irons, which means it's less than ideal; I use a dedicated spritzer bottle instead.

About one year after owning this iron it leaked - lots of water!! After ironing three items the iron started leaking so bad that I had to bring it to the sink. If I tipped it sideways (left or right) it was worse! Also - very difficult to clean the sole plate. My sitter ironed her shirt on too high a setting and left a "burn mark". I tried everything to get that spot off and couldn't. Take your chances but I know I'm sorry I did.

Don't waste your money on this iron. It takes longer to iron garments with this iron. The soleplate quickly developed a build-up of crud, and following the manufacturer's directions for cleaning (ironing a cloth soaked with white vinegar) did not remove the build-up. Finally, the rubber strain-relief at the point where the power cord connects to the iron body broke after one month of ownership.