This thing is a great little steam iron. The cord is long enough that you can do curtains ect and have plenty of wiggle room. It also comes with a heat bag which is great if you are doing certain locations and just want to put it down for a minute. The instructions weren't very detailed so it was a trial and error using until figuring out what works best for you. SLOW strokes are definitely required to get your desired effects. My only negative is I wish it came with a little cup to fill the water reserve. The hole is small, so the best way to fill it is by using a water bottle, and not with a sink which is what I initially did. This would also be beneficial because while transporting it to the location I was using it at, water did spill from it. Overall, it's a great little gadget and I will definitely be using it more often!