Steam irons
More effective in removing creases, as the steam opens up the weave in the fabrics, while the weight and shape of the soleplate flattens and smoothes. The higher the wattage, the more steam produced and the easier ironing is.
Steam irons take water from a built-in water tank, heat it, and jet it out as steam. Transparent tanks are useful for keeping an eye on water levels, while detachable tanks let you refill without turning off the machine.
The more steam, the easier it is to remove creases
Steam is expressed in grams per minute, on a domestic steam iron this would typically range from 30-90grms per minute.
Other features:
| Vertical steam |
For use on hanging garments, upholstered furniture and curtains. |
| Variable steam |
For varying steam output. Heavy fabrics like denim need more steam to remove creases than lighter fabrics, like silk. |
| Steam burst / shot |
For an extra burst of steam to help remove stubborn creases. |
| Spray |
This water mist makes it easier to remove creases from very dry fabric. |
Steam generator irons
If you do lots of ironing, a steam generator iron could easily cut your ironing time in half while still giving you crease-free results.
Because steam generator irons produce more pressure than normal irons, you can quickly iron both sides of the fabric at the same time. There are also smart technology settings which cleverly adjust the ratio of temperature and steam to each fabric – perfect for tackling large and varied piles of laundry.
