Allure Professional Steam Iron, Blue, D3030

Heats up fast and generates steam reliably without dripping. I’ve loved it for sewing, pressing is a lot easier with the power this iron provides compared to cheaper one I had before.

Best iron I have ever owned! I love the heft, the quick-reference fabric settings located on the base, and that it heats up quickly. But, most of all, I love that IT DOES NOT LEAK! Bought it nearly a year ago, but waited until my old B&D gave up the ghost for good (despite its annoying habit of leaking). I've been using the Allure for several months now. On-demand steam? Yes, please! Every single iron I've ever owned I've bought based on the manufacturer's promise it would not leak. And, every single one of them leaked. Until now. I use the steam button when needed, and as it turns out, not always necessary for a smooth finish. Highly recommend this iron.

When my 15+yo B&D iron died, I decided that I would splash out for something really good. But after reading so many negative reviews of high-end irons (leaking, longevity, confusing), I decided to buy the next generation of the one I had, with its excellent reviews. It works great and does everything I want it to. The pointed front end for getting behind buttons and into small areas is a GREAT new feature. It heats up quickly, has a big water tank, and produces copious amounts of steam. It has a nice heft to it, which is essential to me since I work with thick fabrics, multiple layers and I exclusively wear linen (however the weight might be a problem for some people). I really wanted the 30 minute shut-off that some of the specialized sewing irons have, but despite this one's 8 min shut-off, it wakes with the slightest movement and heats so quickly it doesn't matter. I like this iron a lot and will keep it despite some irritating design features, some of which are regularly mentioned in other reviews. First, thanks to the unnecessarily enormous steam buttons on the handle, there is not much room for actual hands. My hands are small so I do not suffer the discomfort others have mentioned with the cord rubbing their wrists, but even my hands come in contact with the very poorly placed temperature button and I keep accidentally turning the iron off while I am working. Who's idea was that? What was wrong with leaving it where it used to be - above the steam buttons and below the temperature read-out? The second problem is the size of the iron. It is so big and oddly shaped that it does not fit into a standard sized, wall mounted holder. Most new irons are this size and shape, so I don't really want to look for an old school iron just because it fits my storage apparatus, but finding a new storage solution is not as easy as it should be. Most hangers do not specify the dimensions of the irons they can hold, or they mention only width, when thickness (Baseplate to top of handle) is just as problematic. Third, yes, it is difficult to read the water level. Most of the complaints about this are from people who bought the blue/black model. For this reason I paid the extra couple of dollars for the black/silver model and while it is still more difficult to read the water level than it should be, it can be done. Overall this is an excellent iron, and for the most part, the design flaws do not, for me at least, significantly affect my use of the iron. But the design changes do feel a bit cynical, as though they were suggested by a room full of business school interns who had never ironed a thing in their lives but expected to score points in the corporation by adding price inflating features (Great big steam buttons! Tinted windows on the water gauge! Monster truck silhouette!!!) while shaving a few cents off of production costs.

My Black & Decker iron, a ProFinish 720, died recently after nearly 25 years of perfect service (the power button wouldn't stay on :( ). Given this positive experience, I knew I wanted another Black & Decker with a stainless steel soleplate (they are more heavy duty and easier to keep clean) -- but didn't know which one. I selected the Allure Pro and used it today for the first time. It's an impressive iron and the price point is SPOT ON! The steam is no joke! It has 23 steam ports and they all mean business. It is lightweight and is very smooth. It heats up quickly. I love the pointier tip on the soleplate, which is a first for me -- this allowed me to get into tighter spots on the fabric. The cord swivels perfectly. The setting dial is easy to understand and the base of the iron has the fabric settings by number for quick reference. The ONLY thing that I would mention that is a challenge is not being able to see the water level in the water tank -- you have to angle it just right in the light to see it. Lastly, I recommend dumping out the water in your water tank after every use and pressing the steam blast a few times to clean out any water in the port holes. I did this religiously on my ProFinish 720 and I strongly believe that contributed to its longevity. I hope this Allure model gives me the same length of service as the Profinish -- heck, even it it lasts half as long, I'll be happy!

La he usado tres veces y estoy impresionado con la rapidez que puedo planchar. Me tardo una tercera parte para planchar mis camisas y pantalones para la semana que con la anterior. Antes era un suplicio planchar, con esta es una delicia planchar. Lo único que no sé es si la base por ser de acero inoxidable, me dure mucho tiempo o se vaya rayando con el tiempo. Fantástica!!!

Great iron, only downside is it's from the USA so had to buy a US to UK plug. Other than that quality iron, ready to use very quickly after turning it on.

The wife was happy with the iron. She said it's the best she has ever had !

Fiz um excelente investimento. Comprem essa ferramenta p sua passadeira, dará mais produtividade e sem esforço. Com apenas uma passada elimina amassados da roupa de linho, um espetáculo!

Great iron, it has a nice long cord. The settings are easy to figure out, it holds well in the hand. Heating up takes no time at all. Very easy to add liquid to. I use it a few times a week, very simple to work with and it does a great job the point makes it easy to get into tight areas.