Steam Generator Irons

**clearedforlanding** · 13 March 2018, 11:35

True contractors use Corby trouser presses (and UHT Semi Skimmed Milk Portions).

**quackhandle** · 13 March 2018, 11:59

I remember being told that with irons, the following rule can be applied: the more holes the better it works.

qh

**northernladuk** · 13 March 2018, 12:06

The last 3 irons we've had have been this one (or variants as they've changed over the years) and they are bloody great. At that price I'll be buying another as a spare as the current one is a couple of years old.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Swan-Genera...ords=swan+iron

I think they are better as the ones you've linked can be massive so I'd say check the dimensions first. The swan one was big enough for hard use but not as big as the others.

Tons of steam definitely the way to go and wouldn't go back to a normal one now.

Only downside is actually the amount of steam. If you are in the habit of doing it all in one go you'll get a lot more condensation on the windows and the ironing board could start to drip.

**original PM** · 13 March 2018, 12:40

Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View Post

Have been getting by on an annoying Iron for quite a while and thought it's time to splash out and invest in something decent.

Has anybody got experience with Steam Generator Irons? Morphy Richards vs Philips?

I've had a look at these and wondering if they are worth it:

http://amzn.eu/hV59VIm

http://amzn.eu/67jAzeK

Thinking it would be a nice gift for mum too...

Much appreciated!

Yes - the missus is on her second now!

Better than the old type with the small reservoir in the iron itself.

The first one she had was great.

The second one the ironing plate seemed a bit 'sticky' to begin with but has sorted itself out now.

iirc they were both Morphy Richards.

**Uncle Albert** · 13 March 2018, 13:01

Has CUK turned into a Mumsnet sub-forum?

If your clothes are wrinkled, just have the butler buy some new ones.

**OwlHoot** · 13 March 2018, 13:03

Haven't done any ironing for a couple of years at least, but I recall you also need a large, steady non-wobbly ironing board with decent padding and heat-resistant, stain-resistant surface.

Any recommendations for that here would also be useful.

**quackhandle** · 13 March 2018, 13:06

Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post

Haven't done any ironing for a couple of years at least, but I recall you also need a large, steady non-wobbly ironing board with decent padding and heat-resistant, stain-resistant surface.

Any recommendations for that here would also be useful.

I don't own one but I'm certainly tempted!

https://www.johnlewis.com/leifheit-a...8cm/p231402937

qh

**tiggat** · 13 March 2018, 13:43

I had a part time job when I was at uni cleaning hotel rooms inc ironing bedsheets, a heavy iron was best for this.

**NorthWestPerm2Contr** · 13 March 2018, 14:00

Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

The last 3 irons we've had have been this one (or variants as they've changed over the years) and they are bloody great. At that price I'll be buying another as a spare as the current one is a couple of years old.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Swan-Genera...ords=swan+iron

I think they are better as the ones you've linked can be massive so I'd say check the dimensions first. The swan one was big enough for hard use but not as big as the others.

Tons of steam definitely the way to go and wouldn't go back to a normal one now.

Only downside is actually the amount of steam. If you are in the habit of doing it all in one go you'll get a lot more condensation on the windows and the ironing board could start to drip.

The one you posted had only 4 star reviews.

Here is another Swan one with better reviews:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MMLI2..._t3_B00OMILR0S

Still can't decide between Morphy Richards, Swan or Philips.....

Steam Generator Irons