Russell Hobbs 23972 Pearl Glide review
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This pale pink steam iron from Russell Hobbs promises to add a touch of glamour to your chores with its pearly exterior and glittery water tank. Its ceramic soleplate contains real pearl, which the manufacturer says helps it glide more smoothly than others. So is there a seriously good iron beneath the pretty exterior? Our Russell Hobbs 23972 review will tell you whether this iron is a true gem.
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First reviewed by Which?
April 2019
Released
January 2019
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