The Independent - 25.08.2019

should be easy to fill up the tank. Most irons have self-cleaning systems and anti-calc functions to stop limescale being a prob ...

Weight: 1.45kg Tank capacity: 350ml Cord length: 3m Steam output: 55g/min Power: 3000w The USP here is the microfilter that mean ...

claims as ours soared across clothes smoothly, with only the toughest of fabrics needing a second going over. It’s relatively li ...

Steam output: 16g/min Power: 2200W For students and those on a tight budget, this is well worth considering. It heats up quickly ...

Weight: 1.3kg Tank capacity: 450ml Cord length: 3m Steam output: 50g/min Power: 2600W We love the vintage, retro look of this ir ...

But yet again, it isn’t easy to see the water level and for really entrenched creases, we think other irons are superior. Bosch ...

Power: 2750W We baulked at the price-tag too – it almost stopped us including it in our round-up. But it is a sound investment f ...

Weight: 1.7kg Tank capacity: 400ml Cord length: 2m Steam output: 70g/min Power: 2800W If you live in a hard water area, this iro ...

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