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Steam irons advice guides

12 articles

Our expert buying guides below guide you through choosing the best steam iron or steam generator iron for you.

Top steam iron brands

By Rebecca Duff

Our expert guide reveals the reliable steam iron brands that don’t break down early, plus which are most loved by their customers.

Which steam iron brands to buy in 2020 Are Philips steam irons any good?Are Tefal steam irons any good?Are Bosch steam irons any good?

1 October 2020

Best steam generator irons to buy in 2020

Find out which is the best steam generator iron for you, plus what you need to know to buy the best steam generator.

1 October 2020

Easy-to-use steam irons

By Rebecca Duff

We round up the top easy-to-use steam irons and generators, plus the best lightweight steam irons that won’t tire out your arm.

1 October 2020

How to buy the best steam iron

By Rebecca Duff

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.

1 October 2020

How to choose the best ironing board

Can't decide which ironing board to buy? We explain how to buy the best ironing board size, type and cover for you.

1 October 2020

How to clean an iron

Find out how to clean an iron quickly and easily, including how to descale your iron.

1 October 2020

How to iron

Faced with a crumpled mountain of ironing? Don’t despair. There are plenty of ways to make the whole experience quicker and easier.

1 October 2020

How to iron different fabrics

Careless ironing could ruin your favourite silk blouse or linen trousers. Here's how to iron different fabrics properly and get your garments looking their best.

5 October 2020

How we test steam irons

Find out more about how our tests and reviews uncover the best steam irons that genuinely make ironing quicker and easier.

1 October 2020

Top cordless irons for 2020

By Rebecca Duff

We recommend the cordless steam irons that will help you spend less time behind your ironing board

1 October 2020

Top five cheap steam irons

You don’t have spend a lot to get a top-class iron. Below, we round up five of the best, cheap steam irons that have aced our tests.

1 October 2020

Top steam generator iron brands to buy in 2020

Want to know which steam generator brands are worth spending your money on? Our expert guide reveals which brands are most popular and reliable.

1 October 2020