Focus Steam Iron DW5280

This Rowenta iron heats up fast and delivers strong, consistent steam that easily removes tough wrinkles. The stainless steel soleplate glides smoothly, and the microsteam holes really make a difference. I also love the retractable cord and clear LED display. Solid, high-quality iron that makes ironing quicker and easier.

I was surprised how fast this iron heats up and how smoothly it glides on different fabrics. The steam is strong and really helps to remove wrinkles quickly. I also love that it’s cordless — it makes ironing so much easier and more comfortable. The only thing is that the water tank goes down a bit fast when using a lot of steam, but overall the iron works great and saves me time.

This review is for the 1725 watt iron, without the cordreel, in the blue and white color, and it was purchased in November 2022. Overall, it's fine, but be aware of the following things: the different steam settings, having some common sense, the poorly-described self-clean "function", and the sole plate. The iron is simple to use: fill it with water, plug it in, set the temperature, and wait for it to heat. Once it's ready (i.e., the pilot light goes off), set the desired steam level, and start ironing. You've got three options for steam: off, "Eco", and max, and the switch has four positions. If you've got it set to steam, but nothing comes out, press the steam button. That'll clear out whatever might be clogging the holes in the plate. Then try ironing. Now for the steam switch: the first two are positions are basically off, and no steam will come out. The 'Eco' setting only kicks in at the third 'click' of the switch, and takes a second for steam to come out once the iron is horizontal and moving. The fourth position (all the way to the right) is max steam, which is exactly what it sounds like: a lot of steam for as long as the iron can sustain, before it needs to heat up again. Once the pilot light turns back on, don't press your luck, or else you might get water dribbling out toward the end of the cycle; set the iron upright and wait. Also, don't expect a lot of steam (or any at all) to come out at lower temperatures: expecting that just doesn't make sense. If you want to iron at low temperatures, and need moisture, use the built-in spray function before pressing your clothes. A lot of the "water leaks out!!" reviews probably don't realize that yes, if you've got the steam switch wide open, there's a valve that will let water through, and yes, that water (in liquid form) will dribble out of the sole plate because they've got a low temperature selected. About the self-clean "function": it's not a function, or a dial setting, or anything like that at all. It's a sequence of things you do, and the procedure is described toward the end of the manual. Lastly, the sole plate isn't smooth-shiny like my old Rowenta. I assume the new one is stainless steel just like the old one, but the new one has a matte and slightly textured surface that drags ever so slightly. It's not a big deal, but if you're expecting a mirror finish on the sole plate, this iron isn't it. The actual ironing performance: it works fine and gets the wrinkles out. For heavy and deep creases, no iron alone will solve that problem. Summary: The iron works well if you have some common sense about when to expect steam at high versus low temperatures, and exercise awareness with the steam switch; the self-cleaning function isn't really a function at all, but just a series of steps; and the sole plate has a slight texture. I iron at least once a week, so if this iron doesn't last, I'll update the review. May 2022 update: It's still working fine. If it doesn't start steaming right away after the iron is back in the horizontal position (and the steam switch is in the third or fourth position), I'll hit the "steam burst" button. Also, if you haven't ironed in a while, hit the button anyway but do it over a rag or towel so you don't spew mineral crud over what you actually want to iron. October 2023 update: Still going strong after weekly use. With semi-regular maintenance (the cleaning feature) and using the steam burst function to blow out any mineral build-up, this thing is working great. Looks like it's currently $80 which is a huge amount cheaper than what I bought it. Like Leonard from Community, I rate this a "buy".

This is a nice iron w/ acceptable functions and features. It heats up quickly. The plate guides nicely across the fabric. The spring loaded cord storage works well. The water storage capacity is fine. I really like the idle steam level and the button-actuated pump steam augmentation. That button permits partial depression for exactly the correct amount of additional steam. The illuminated temperature display is very nice. My ironing board has a metal rack to safely hold a horizontal hot iron, but this iron goes to sleep quickly when horizontal, so that feature isn't great for my usage. I had been using that rack often previously w/ my other iron. This is recommended.

I’ve been using the Rowenta Freemove Cordless Iron for a while now, and I’m genuinely impressed. Quality: The steam power is strong, and it smooths out wrinkles quickly — even on thicker fabrics. I love that it reheats fast and stays consistently hot while I’m ironing. Price: For the performance and convenience, the price feels absolutely fair. Features: The cordless design is a game-changer — no tangled cord, no awkward angles, just easy movement. The base heats the iron quickly, and the water tank lasts long enough for a full ironing session. Experience: It feels comfortable in the hand, glides nicely, and doesn’t leak water or spit steam. Overall, it made ironing so much easier and faster. Highly recommend for everyday use!

I’m writing this detailed review because I found the subject of researching, purchasing, and using under-performing irons so annoying and hoping this will help you avoid the same. This review applies to my personal application and experience. Both of those may differ for you. First some context for this review. I pretty much exclusively use the iron to iron my long sleeve dress shirts for work. I work fast and need an iron that can keep up with me (producing steam) as I iron, set the iron down, move the shirt to the next position, iron set the iron down etc. about 10 times per shirt. I set the iron to ‘Cotton” and get busy. I just need an iron that constantly produces plenty of steam. I don’t use the spray or vertical steam features. It takes me about 3 minutes per shirt – which is faster and cheaper than making trips to the cleaners. I have not had any of the irons long enough to provide a long-term or reliability review. If anything annoying occurs I will come back and edit this review if I am able. I purchased and tested each of these irons on the same shirts (pic) 1) First purchase: Rowenta Focus $87 Summary: this iron could not keep up with me. Seemed to produce steam randomly in short bursts when it felt like it. I often found myself ironing soleplate down without any steam at all. I thought the unit must be defective. I returned in exchange for another one. Same issue with the second one. I would return it if I could, but am outside the return window. I would not recommend this iron. Will be donating this to charity. Maybe it will suit someone else better. Will not bother with Pros & Cons here. 2) Second purchase: Rowenta Steamforce $152 Summary: upon opening, it was clear that this was a unit had already been ordered and returned by another customer. Based on past experience accepting somebody else’s return is a nonstarter – especially at this price point. This is not the first time Amazon has sent someone else’s reject as new. Very disappointing. I returned in exchange for another one. The second one arrived in new and unused condition – although I wish the manufacturer would seal the box at the factory so it is clear if the box has been previously opened. Pros: - Slick easy gliding soleplate - Plenty of steam - Simple light indicating fabric setting (pic) - Narrow nose for tight spaces - Simple on/off steam setting (I don’t need anything in between) Cons: - Price – yikes! - Easy to accidentally hit fabric selection dial and change setting. Frustrating. - A little bit of non-consequential spitting This was the best of the three irons for my needs. Would recommend. 3) Third purchase: PurSteam Professional Grade 1800-Watt Iron with Digital LCD Screen $42 Summary: this one arrived in a box properly sealed by the manufacturer – easy to tell that I was the first person opening the box. Thank you! Pros: - Great price - Sufficient steam - LED fabric selector - No manual dial to knock out of position. Yay! Thank you! (pic) - Easy to fill water tank Cons: - Literally ran out of steam when tank reached 25% full (pic) I would recommend this iron. Instead of returning, I will keep as a very capable backup. Hope this review saves you some of the time and grief I experienced. If anyone has recommendation for a top-notch ironing board cover, I’d be happy to hear about it.

I absolutely loved this Rowenta cordless iron. It heats up fast, the steam is strong, and the stainless-steel soleplate glides smoothly over every fabric. Being cordless makes a huge difference! I can move freely without a cable getting in the way, and it recharges quickly each time I place it on the base. I also love the locking system that keeps it secure when I’m carrying it. Overall, it makes ironing easier, faster, and a lot more comfortable!!

I’ve been using this Rowenta iron and I’m really happy with it. It heats up fast, gives strong and consistent steam, and glides smoothly over any fabric. It’s a bit heavier, but because of that it removes wrinkles much better with less effort. The water tank is large enough, it doesn’t leak, and the vertical steam works great for quick touch-ups. Overall, a very solid and reliable iron that makes ironing much easier.