OSTER STEAM W/ CERAMIC SOLEPLATE, BLACK / VIOLET 110V/60HZ | GCSTBS5957-013

An iron is going to provide a clean and crisp finish overall, and will be more efficient than steaming on heavy and durable fibers and weaves, like linen, wool, and denim. It’s ideal for any garment in need of a sharp crease, like dress pants for instance, and should also work well on dress shirts.

• Professional Look. A steam iron is the best way to give your clothes a professionally pressed look and feel from the comfort of your home.
• Time-efficient.
• Fabric Compatibility.
• Safe to use.
• Durability

1. Weight
Some irons can weigh 1.5 kilos or more – and that’s before you add any water.

If you iron for long periods of time, check the weight of the iron or consider steam generators which generally have more lightweight irons (around 1 kilo).

2. Soleplate
A ceramic soleplate is the smoothest and most damage resistant (stainless steel is also good, aluminium or non-stick are the poorest).

Some manufacturers coat their ceramic soleplate with another material to give even better gliding or scratch protection.

3. Continuous Steam Output
While most irons have a larger ‘burst shot’ which delivers a short, large puff of steam, it’s the continuous steam output that matters.

To be able to tackle a wide range of fabric types, 35g or more is ideal.

4. Cord Length
The maximum length is around 3 metres, though some irons only have 2 metres. Think about where you will be ironing most and how accessible the plug sockets are.

5. Auto Off
More and more irons are coming with this handy safety feature that cuts off the power after a period of inactivity.