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Running Out of Steam?

Rowenta’s new commercial-grade DG 5030 Steam Generator

Posted May 18, 2007

“Ironing autonomy” may not be atop your household wish list, but that’s what Rowenta’s new commercial-grade DG 5030 Steam Generator aims to provide. Brittany-based Faltazi’s design has a 33-ounce water tank connected to the iron
with a six-foot-long steam cord, which allows for one and a half hours of uninterrupted time with your trousers—just in case you’ve fallen behind on your laundry.

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