Bosch TDA70EYGB Sensixx'x DA70 EasyComfort Steam Iron

My wife had the previous version of this DA70 Bosch iron, which we bought from Argos. Unfortunately, that one gave up the ghost after 18months, and we used the previous Tefal we owned until that finally died the other day. This is a vast improvement on the previous model and a massive step up over the Tefal lately in use.The problems that many have stated on here regarding dripping, are not caused by a faulty product, but the usual operator error. It's always best to read instructions. My ex-wife refused to read instructions, saying that "they're for people who don't know". Consequently, like others on here who think they know better than the manufacturer, they deserve the results they get. The manual clearly states that you need to wait until the red light has stopped flashing. When the light is glowing solid red, it means the iron is hot enough to produce steam. This is the cause of the drips, water has to be heated to 100degC to produce steam! Since the iron has a power down mode, you have to exercise a little patience and wait for the light to go solid.The shot of steam function is especially sensitive to not following instructions. Here, it clearly states that you must wait at least 5 seconds between presses of the steam button. Again, it's to do with heating the water. If you can imagine that a chamber of water is heated into stem and then released when you press the button. The chamber needs to be refilled and then heated up again. This obviously takes 5 seconds, hence why you are told to wait 5 seconds. If you can manage to follow simple instructions, you are able to seriously reduce your ironing time and gain better results without forking out on a stem generator. £75 isn't cheap, however, if you like to get the ironing done as quickly as possible, with no need to change settings and sort washing, plus get great results, this is a great iron.I can iron too, before anyone thinks I'm chauvinistic, and I had first go of it. I liked the long (3m) cable and the large contact area. I ironed a few shirts and the results I got were excellent on my heavy cotton work shirts and a few synthetic sports shirts. The water tank despite being over 300ml, does need regular filling, especially if you use the steam shot. However, considering the massive increase in speed and output quality it's a small price to pay.

brilliant iron, one of the best i have owned so simple to use giving great results bit heavier than previous irons i have owned but this improves the performance without useing pressure so less tiring, so glad i chose this iron.

The iron works very well and is easy to use giving excellent results. However the plastic catch on the water reservoir is very flimsy and easy to break. For such an expensive iron this is a serious design fault.

Overall an excellent iron, but as one other reviewer has mentioned, the tiny plastic catch on the water reservoir cap is VERY easy to break off. On speaking to Bosch customer service, they refused to accept it as a design flaw, and wanted to charge me £24 inc. P & p to replace it. No!!! Sort out the design flaw!

This iron is lovely to use. No need to change the settings as this is done automatically. Really powers through the washing and not heavy.

Sensor works well, no complaints about that aspect, but the de-calcification system is frustrating. This iron seems to need a full clean every time I use it, otherwise clothes are covered in tiny particles of limescale that look like dandruff. Water is moderately hard in my area, but not excessively so, and I've not this issue with any other iron I've owned. It does turn the beginning of every ironing session into a bit of a faff.

Am very happy with the iron . Easy to use and good performance. and of course has the added safety automatically switch off if you’re a bit forgetful like me

I collected my order from an Amazon Hub Locker, which arrived the day AFTER it was supposed to be there. The Iron box seal was lifted, and the box had clearly been opened. The iron itself had all sole plate seals removed along with the normal plug protector. The cable was unravelled and stuffed in the box. Add to that the iron looked like it had previously been filled with water. Overall this appeared to have been returned, having been used, so I returned it, as I can buy this iron NEW and UNUSED! I have asked for my money back which seems to have been ignored, and another one sent again to the locker, which I was texted/told about 30 mins before the shop closed. This is for return. I want my money back!