SUNDAY 25 AUGUST 2019FULL STEAM AHEAD
Tackle stubborn creases and power through your laundry with one of
these irons, tried and tested by Kate Hilpern
Go for an iron with a self-cleaning system (iStock/ The Independent)
Ironing doesn’t top many people’s favourite activities. But if you get the right one, it can make a big
difference to how quickly and effectively you can get through your laundry pile.
First, decide if you want a steam generator iron or a more traditional steam iron. The former pumps out
continual steam, but they are big and clunky and usually more expensive. And if you get the right steam
iron, it can be just as good.
Features to consider are weight (some people find a heavy one difficult to use) and the soleplate (ideally
thin, tapered and scratch-resistant). You should be able to see when the water level is running low and it