The T-Fal Ultraglide iron provides easy ironing and high performance, plus smooths out wrinkles quickly and easily. The ultraglide ceramic soleplate has the best glide, with incomparable smoothness, scratch-resistance and non-stick properties. The pointed tip is ideal for getting into pleats, in between buttons and along seams. The iron produces continuous steam (up to 35-gram per minute), delivers a powerful burst of steam (100-gram/min) as needed to help smooth out those stubborn wrinkles from difficult fabrics. The continuous steam and soleplate temperature are both adjustable to the fabric type. For additional convenience, this iron comes with an extra large sealed inlet opening for easy filling and to prevent spills, which is great because I was always making huge messes with my last iron. It also contains a large 9-ounce water-tank size means fewer refills necessary; and has a 12 feet extra long cord. One of my favorite features is that you can hold the iron upright and vertically steam out wrinkles from such pieces as hanging drapes or delicate garments. The easy cord system keeps the cord out of the way when ironing and prevents from re-wrinkling already-ironed fabrics . The dual self-cleaning technology with calc-recollecting valve and integrated anti-scale system provide better long-lasting performances while the anti-drip system prevents water leaks when the iron is not hot enough to steam. Lastly, the iron comes with a 3-way auto off feature in which the Iron will shut off automatically after 30 seconds of inactivity if left on its soleplate or tipped over on its side; if left vertically on its heel rest, it will shut off after 8 minutes. The T-Fal Ultraglide iron is packed full of features that are going to make getting your spring cleaning done a not so boring chore. You will have the luxury of getting it done in no time and everyone will be so happy to finally be out of their winter clothes and in some freshly ironed summer outfits!