Price
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Performance
How well the iron ironed shirts, skirts and trousers
Heat-up time
How quickly the iron heats up from cold to be ready to iron on the three-dot heat setting.
Storage
How quickly the iron cools and how easy it is to store
Noise
Subjective rating of how noisy the iron is when using continuous steam. The more stars, the quieter it is.
Water tank capacity
If you do lots of ironing in one go, opt for an iron with a larger water tank. Steam generators have a larger tank than steam irons.
Auto shut-off
An auto shut-off is a safety feature that stops the iron from heating if it hasn't been moved for a period of time - useful if you've ever forgotten to unplug your iron after using it.
Replaceable anti-calcium cartridges
Models with replaceable anti-calcium cartridges are less likely to need to you follow a cleaning regime to descale them, but you will have to purchase replacement cartridges at additional cost to keep the iron in working order.
Price
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