Handheld steamer

[Deemarch]

I won't bring it! I didn't think it was a big deal...

I've never been in a fire, caused a fire, etc., etc., etc.

I'll go to the laundry room and IRON my clothes with their IRON (which, I suppose, COULD cause a fire...)

Ok?

 

[disneybeachprincess]

In saying "it's not like wearing shorts to dinner", I meant that it is a severe safety issue IMHO, whereas shorts @ dinner isn't going to endanger anyone (maybe annoy some!) I agree w/everything you said earlier!

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

I think the reason why people still bring on irons is because they are not really gonna believe the supposed threat of a fire from an iron left on in a stateroom as long as other electronics with the same technology, such as flat irons & curling irons, are perfectly acceptable. And with those, it's mainly TEENS that are using them. They also probably feel that they are responsible enough to use them without starting a fire just like when they are at home.

IMO, as long as they allow those other items no one really can take their stance too seriously. Especially when using the communal iron can be seen as an inconvenience & the only other option is to pay to have them pressed.

I've cruised 9 times (DCL, NCL. Princess) & I've always had my travel iron with me without issue. I had no idea it was a thing.

Most people do take is very seriously............yet I am surprise so many of the passengers are experts on hand heating items................So glad you cleared that up.......we and all DCL are wrong.................gee I guess they have that rule just to enjoy making things harder for the passengers...So when one of these irons and steamers that heat to a much higher temp then a hair drying or curler.....over heats when the water runs dry or what ever and they start a fire.....we can all say ........but those people that bring them said it was OK!


Gee then we can bring the hot plates for tea pots, maybe do a little cooking..............and don't forget coffee makers.


AKK

 

[sissy_ib]

I would not bring an iron in any case. (It's a vacation!)
But I see the argument about flat irons. Mine has an automatic shut off but I guess they all don't.
Really, any electronic device can cause a fire. What if someone brings a computer with a frayed cord? What if a flat iron/curling iron gets set on something that catches fire?

The bottom line is the cruise companies have to draw the line somewhere. And they drew it at irons and hand steamers. So I'll bring my allowed flat iron and leave the clothes iron at home.

 

[sissy_ib]

Most people do take is very seriously............yet I am surprise so many of the passengers are experts on hand heating items................So glad you cleared that up.......we and all DCL are wrong.................gee I guess they have that rule just to enjoy making things harder for the passengers...So when one of these irons and steamers that heat to a much higher temp then a hair drying or curler.....over heats when the water runs dry or what ever and they start a fire.....we can all say ........but those people that bring them said it was OK!


Gee then we can bring the hot plates for tea pots, maybe do a little cooking..............and don't forget coffee makers.


AKK

A quick Google search shows an iron can get up to about 200F. A flat iron up to 400F!

 

[MissMet]

Most people do take is very seriously............yet I am surprise so many of the passengers are experts on hand heating items................So glad you cleared that up.......we and all DCL are wrong.................gee I guess they have that rule just to enjoy making things harder for the passengers...So when one of these irons and steamers that heat to a much higher temp then a hair drying or curler.....over heats when the water runs dry or what ever and they start a fire.....we can all say ........but those people that bring them said it was OK!


Gee then we can bring the hot plates for tea pots, maybe do a little cooking..............and don't forget coffee makers.


AKK

Wow. Seriously?? I was simply stating my opinion on what some cruisers logic may be & why they still continue to bring said items on board. How about we calm the sarcasm down & follow the rules of the DISboards.

And by the way... I have been on NCL cruises that had coffee pots in the rooms.

 

[Disneyholic]

A quick Google search shows an iron can get up to about 200F. A flat iron up to 400F!

Googled & came up with this from Wikipedia:

Ironing is the use of a heated tool (an iron) to remove wrinkles from fabric.[1] The heating is commonly done to a temperature of 180–220 °Celsius.

Googled this:

220° Celsius = 428° Fahrenheit

There is a big difference between Celsius & Fahrenheit.


This from E-how:
Curling Iron Temperature

• A typical curling iron temperature is between 280 and 300 degrees; different models come with differing default temperature settings, but this is a typical heat level.
  
  

Hair Type

• If your hair is harder to mange, or if you have coarse or thick hair, you will need more heat to curl and style your hair effectively. In this case you can find curling iron temperatures that go up to 400 degrees.
  
  

(Though some can go as high as 450 degrees.) (Found someplace else)


So hopefully people who use them are using them responsibly & not letting them set on a bed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ironing_a_shirt.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ironing_a_shirt.jpghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ironing_a_shirt.jpg

 

[TLSnell1981]

A quick Google search shows an iron can get up to about 200F. A flat iron up to 400F!

It's not necessarily the temperature, but the wattage.

 

[sissy_ib]

Googled & came up with this from Wikipedia:

Ironing is the use of a heated tool (an iron) to remove wrinkles from fabric.[1] The heating is commonly done to a temperature of 180–220 °Celsius.

Googled this:

220° Celsius = 428° Fahrenheit

There is a big difference between Celsius & Fahrenheit.


This from E-how:
Curling Iron Temperature

• A typical curling iron temperature is between 280 and 300 degrees; different models come with differing default temperature settings, but this is a typical heat level.
  
  

Hair Type

• If your hair is harder to mange, or if you have coarse or thick hair, you will need more heat to curl and style your hair effectively. In this case you can find curling iron temperatures that go up to 400 degrees.
  
  

(Though some can go as high as 450 degrees.) (Found someplace else)


So hopefully people who use them are using them responsibly & not letting them set on a bed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ironing_a_shirt.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ironing_a_shirt.jpghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ironing_a_shirt.jpg

The page I was looking at was using Fahrenheit. It said the highest setting was about 200 but it could get hotter if left on the article. I'm going to assume the article I read was wrong in using F and should have used C.
Yes, many flat irons can get up about 400 as you need the high temperature to straightener curly hair. Even my light curls need quite a bit to get straight. And it is not something that just takes a few minutes. It takes longer to straighten my hair than to iron a shirt! And yes, I hope people are not carelessly setting them down. Of course a flat iron has a casing around it. A curling iron does not.

It's not necessarily the temperature, but the wattage.

That may be true but I was specifically responding to the poster who said an iron was much hotter than a flat iron or culling iron. That is not true as seen from the post I quoted above. They can be at least the same temperature.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Wow. Seriously?? I was simply stating my opinion on what some cruisers logic may be & why they still continue to bring said items on board. How about we calm the sarcasm down & follow the rules of the DISboards.

And by the way... I have been on NCL cruises that had coffee pots in the rooms.

and I was stating my opinion as to how silly it is for people to believe they know more about these electrical devises that DCL engineers. Sorry you didn't like my points on the issue.

PS.I am surprised NCL has coffeepots(maybe there own) but its just another reason why I wont sail NCL.

AKK

 

[Michellynn]

Do you think people bring candles on board? Hair irons?

Sooooo....who is bringing their own candles on a cruise????? Really? That seems like such a random thing to pack.......

 

[WallaceFamily]

Sooooo....who is bringing their own candles on a cruise????? Really? That seems like such a random thing to pack.......

Perhaps for a birthday cake??? Very dangerous though and against regulations.

 

[sissy_ib]

Sooooo....who is bringing their own candles on a cruise????? Really? That seems like such a random thing to pack.......

Perhaps for a birthday cake??? Very dangerous though and against regulations.

Or scented candles maybe. I know I have read about people wanting to bring scented candles to hotels before. I'm pretty sure all hotels ban them as well.

 

[WallaceFamily]

Or scented candles maybe. I know I have read about people wanting to bring scented candles to hotels before. I'm pretty sure all hotels ban them as well.

I also read somewhere to bring battery operated candles for ambiance on the verandah. I like this idea actually and will be bringing one on our next cruise.

For the record, I will not bring an iron or a steamer. Rules are rules. Safety first. And for those trying to justify their wanting to break the rule: shame!

 

[Michellynn]

I also read somewhere to bring battery operated candles for ambiance on the verandah. I like this idea actually and will be bringing one on our next cruise.

Well, now that I could see. It would be nice for ambiance on the verandah and I'm a big fan of flameless candles. In fact..I even own a few Luminara brand candles which are the public retail version of the candles used in the Haunted Mansion. Yep...created by Disney's own imagineers!

Ok..sorry for the slight detour there in the conversation...

 

[scottsmithfl1782]

After reading this thread over the past few days, I'm gonna say I'm stunned at some of the responses.
Its the cruise lines ship and they get to dictate what can or cant be brought aboard, not the passenger.

If they deem irons to be a risk, then no one has the right to disobey that.
Responsible adult, cut off swutches, whatever.
Just use the iron in the laundry, hang them up or get your clothes pressed.