This stylish steam iron is also simple to use, with easily accessible buttons and continuous, powerful steam functions. It also sprays a fine mist, which means creases are removed easily. Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shown Steam shot: When creases just won’t budge, a powerful steam shot is a must. The models in our roundup have steam shot outputs ranging from 130g to 260g/minute. Nearly all steam irons have anti-scale and anti-calcium functions. These are particularly important if you live in a hard water area, as calcium in the water supply will form limescale over time, which eventually clogs the steam vents. These are taken straight from our brand reliability survey, but do not add to the overall score. These scores refer to the brand only, not that particular model.If you see 'NA' as the outcome, that's because we haven't heard from enough people who own the brand.

Its wide spout is easy to fill and empty and the max line is well-positioned to avoid overfilling. The iron shuts off when left lying flat after 30 seconds, and it alerts you beforehand. It wasn’t the fastest to heat up on test and the spray leaked a little, while some buttons were stiff to use at first.We started recording this in 2023, so some previously-tested models may not list a weight when full of water.

Love it or hate it, ironing is unavoidable. Even if you’re a clothes steamer convert, there are some creases that only a trusty iron can banish. Tested model' refers to irons that are currently available in shops and online. 'Discontinued model' refers to irons that are no longer available in shops, but may be available second-hand. The higher its steam output, the more effective it will be. Features vary, but even with budget models, a steam shot and self-cleaning capabilities generally come as standard. Adjustable temperature control– Adjustable thermostat to allow precise temperature and perfect results every time. Need a hand deciding which steam iron to buy? We explain what you need to look for to find the right iron for your needs and budget.

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All the irons here are cost efficient, but this one used just 2p of electricity to iron two shirts in 10 minutes (the most expensive cost 8p to do the same). So, if you iron a lot, this would be our top choice for low running costs. Features: Adjustable Steam, Comfort Handle, Auto Shut-Off, Anti-Scale, Anti-Drip, Vertical Steaming, Spray Mist, Shot of Steam, Self-Cleaning These are taken straight from our brand reliability survey, but do not add to the overall score. These scores refer to the brand only, not that particular model.If you see 'N/A' as the outcome, that's because we haven't heard from enough people who own the brand.

Depending on your set up at home, there are plenty of other features that may come in handy but aren’t as essential. Consider the following. You can fill the tank by placing its wide spout under the tap and it lasted over 14 minutes. It sprayed a lot though (although the button is stiff) and the steam boost sometimes leaked. We also spotted some scratches on the soleplate after ironing clasps.

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This is a useful safety feature that cuts off power to the iron after it's been left sitting idle for a while. Yes The Good Housekeeping Institute tests each steam iron on a range of fabrics, including nylon, cotton, polycotton and linen, to assess how well they remove creases. You can also press the spray button with the same hand that's holding the iron. The button does leave some droplets on garments though, and the steam boost was stiff to activate at first. This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs. steam shot or 50g continuous steam. Soft, trextured handle. Verticle steam feature. Triple cleaning action with anti scale, self clean and power shot. Power light indicator. 3m Cord length.