Jamberie I wouldn't be without my Laura star. It is my second one, the first one lasted around 10 years. We use it for ironing on delicate fabrics and steaming suits in between dry cleans. It is a LOT faster than a standard steam iron and that's important. I'm trembling thinking of the ironing once I'm back at work in a suit and shirt and the boys are in school. It would be horrific without my steam station.