Reply to: Steam Generator Irons

[ashley]

I have been using a steam generator iron from Philips for quite a period of time and I am more than happy. Easy to use and no fuss.

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

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.

Arrived and used it over the weekend.

to NLUK for recommending. Works very well and appears a solid product. Good value for money.

[BR14]

WTF?? - i thought this was an apple thread about Irons.
sodding momsnet!
who irons stuff? - sheesh

[greenlake]

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

Get something multifunctional....

[vetran]

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.

Anything that gets the Missus wet is good?

[vetran]

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.

LIDL strangely enough. They do one bigger than your average aircraft carriers with a mesh backing so steam dissipates. It also has an extension socket underneath so you get the full Iron lead length.

Best two we ever had. Previous were wobbly and tiny.

[HPsauce]

That SwanSteam sucks compared to Bosch irons. The Bosch iron is an absolute monster. You only need to make one pass on a crinkly white doubled cuffed shirt and it's done - presto.

The steam function is immense as well. Shoots out 200G of steam! Excellent for removing creases in suits or anything. It costs similar to other irons. It has a palladium base.

I've used many brands of mid-high quality with same specs like wattage and grams of steam - none of them compare the same as the Bosch.

• 45GBP option (similar specs to mine)
  
• 65GBP option that more steam shot and higher wattage

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Well I've just looked through the 1 star reviews and haven't had any of the issues mentioned on all three pages and we've had 3 of them spanning as long as I can remember but it's your call. After getting used to the look of mine the one you linked is just plain ugly. No way would I be getting that, 5 stars or not. Guess it comes down to your research and getting the one you are happy with. You'll be glad you got a reservoir type whatever you get IMO.

I'll take your word for it and give it ago. Can't be worse than what we currently have.

[OwlHoot]

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

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

qh

Looks the dog's bollox, but I'd be worried the surface material would be damaged if one accidently or deliberately used the iron on the linen setting!

[barrydidit]

I used to have loads of shirts that needed ironing. Then they de-creased.

[SueEllen]

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

So you are the resident expert.

What kind of iron as in manufacturer and brand did you use?

Personally I iron as few clothes as possible which I can get away with as a woman who doesn't have to wear shirts.

[northernladuk]

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.....

Well I've just looked through the 1 star reviews and haven't had any of the issues mentioned on all three pages and we've had 3 of them spanning as long as I can remember but it's your call. After getting used to the look of mine the one you linked is just plain ugly. No way would I be getting that, 5 stars or not. Guess it comes down to your research and getting the one you are happy with. You'll be glad you got a reservoir type whatever you get IMO.

[northernladuk]

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

Whilst wearing a haz mat suit I'd imagine.

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

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.....

[tiggat]

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