8 Useful steam irons for keeping your clothes neat and presentable

Maintaining a professional and orderly look is not only good for work but for normal day-to-day life and we can all relate with having to iron a shirt for work, a party, or a wedding. However, a good or bad model can really make or break the act of ironing. We all ideally want a smooth experience. With no marks left on our clothes and definitely no burning!

So if you’re looking for an upgrade on an old iron, here are some steam irons to consider.

This steam iron stands out with a black and gold finish and a clear water tank. It also has an auto shut-off feature which kicks in after eight minutes of use.

The iron makes use of a ceramic soleplate (the underside of an iron), allowing for quick and efficient ironing.

Special feature – auto shut off, steam boost

Wattage – 2400 watts

This steam iron comes in six different colour combinations and makes use of a 360ml water tank, it has a handy anti-drip feature for avoiding hot water dripping over your clothes and ironing board.

Also included is a steam boost feature, allowing for continuous steam output (40g a minute) which can smooth out even the most stubbornly creased clothes.

Special feature – temperature control, anti-calc function

Wattage – 1300 watts

This Russell Hobbs iron is compact and easy to use, made from plastic and ceramic. It has a 350ml water tank and a useful self-cleaning function for getting rid of the buildup of impurities in the iron.

It boasts a fast heat-up time to get you up and running and has an auto shut-off feature to give you peace of mind if you accidentally leave it on after use.

Special feature – continuous steam

Wattage – 2600 watts

Coming in an all-black finish, this iron is handily scratch-resistant and powered by 2600 watts. It can heat up quickly and has a steam boost feature to iron out tough creases.

It also has a built-in calc cleaner and can even steam vertically, to help straighten out hanging clothes and fabrics.

Special feature – scratch resistant

Wattage – 2600 watts

This Breville iron comes in a few colour combination. It has a wide sole plate for fast ironing on different fabrics and can also steam garments vertically.

Other features include a large 400ml easy-to-fill water tank, anti-drip technology and a self-clean element for long-term durability.

Special feature – temperature control

Wattage – 3100 watts

Helping to buck the trend of cords with home appliances is this cordless steam iron, also eliminating the need for a plug. What you will get with the iron is a very fast heat-up time and convenient temperature control, which you can adjust to different fabrics for more controlled ironing.

Special feature – cordless, 360-degree base

Wattage – 2400 watts

This Tefal steam iron is a no-frills iron to get the job done. It comes in either black and gold, black and white or simply in black. With an easy-grip handle and a triangular, tapered profile for easy gliding on fabrics when ironing.

Special feature – temperature control

Wattage – 3000 watts

This black and gold iron has a fast heat-up time and comes with a large 300ml water tank that usefully requires less refills for ironing sessions. You can use its steam boost feature to iron deep into fabrics. Its non-stick SteamGlide soleplate will easily glide over clothes, ensuring easy and efficient ironing.

Special feature – steam boost

Wattage – 2800 watts

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