As an iron, I found it easy to use as it heated quickly and slid over the materials removing all of the wrinkles and creases. Linen napkin before and after shown. I have never used a steamer before and was a bit disappointed. I struggled to remove wrinkles from a hanging shirt and curtains. Photo of shirt, front ironed and back steamed. I found it easier to use it as an iron. The shirt was better, but the curtains stayed as they were. I believe that it took too long to steam. I did appreciate the overall weight. I also found it easy to fill and drain the water reservoir. Cord was long and that should be helpful.