Irons and steam stations
De-crease the burden of ironing by checking out our test results and buying guide.
De-crease the burden of ironing by checking out our test results and buying guide.
Which can get all your fabrics wrinkle-free? We tested irons and steam stations on a range of fabrics and garments from delicate organza and silk to heavy-duty wool, cotton shirts, denims and linen.
Standard steam irons are the answer if you don’t do a lot of ironing and don’t want to spend much. They use the heat and weight of the ironing plate to stretch the fabric fibres, which retain their shape after cooling. Most have a steam function to aid the process.
Steam stations have a separate tank with an iron that sits on top. They rely on large volumes of steam to smooth creases, rather than heat. More steam means faster ironing, which makes a steam station a good choice for bigger families – especially those who do a lot of ironing at once.
Choosing the right clothes dryer pays off in the long run. We’ve tested heat-pump, condenser and vented clothes dryers to find the most efficient, easiest to use and fastest.
We've tested 19 irons and steamers.
Find the right one for you.
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