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Irons - Buyers Guide |
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Irons - Buyers Guide
Type There are five types of iron from you to choose from. Dry Iron - The traditional dry iron is the simplest type of iron on the market. You simply plug it in and adjust the temperature to suit. It doesn't require any water and offers basic and simple operating features. Steam Iron - When compared to a dry iron, a steam iron produces better results. As a small amount of hot steam is applied to clothes when they are being ironed making creases disappear faster and reducing the time spent ironing. Steam / Spray Iron - A steam/ spray iron has a small water spray housed in the front of the iron to provide additional moisture whenever you require - perfect for when ironing bone dry clothes. Steam / Spray / Shot Iron - This iron will release a blast of intense steam though its plate directly on to fabric - making certain fabrics like denim far less of a chore to iron. Steam Generator Iron -Offering the best results in the fastest time is a steam generator iron. As the name suggests, this iron allows you to apply a constant flow of high-pressure steam for all of the items you wish to iron. 
Sole Plates There are four types of sole plates to consider when you are looking for an iron. Aluminium - This basic plate may after a time become 'sticky' and could possibly cause wrinkles on clothes as you iron. Coated Non-Stick - As it has a non-stick coat, this plate rarely becomes sticky and is easier to use as the surface glides over cloths, preventing any pulls or wrinkles as you are ironing. Stainless Steel - As well as offering a smoother glide, a stainless steel plate is able to distribute heat across the plate uniformly, therefore reducing the time you would normally spend ironing - this type of sole plate may scratch if care is not taken over zips, buttons, jean studs etc. Ceramic Plate - This plate offers an excellent alternative to stainless steel. It has a durable, non-stick surface and it distributes the heat well offering a smooth gliding action over the clothes as you iron. Anti-Scale Irons Limescale is a problem that's created when certain products like kettles, irons, or washing machines regularly retain hot water. For an iron it means that over time, limescale can build up inside the iron, blocking-up steam outlets and reducing the irons ability to generate the heat levels required. A dry iron will not have the problem of limescale, however as it uses water, a steam iron will require some kind of anti-scaling. A standard approach to reducing limescale for many irons is to purchase one of the anti-scale products on the market. Alternatively, some irons offer a built in water filtration system that works automatically and helps prevent limescale, saving you the money of buying any anti-scale products and time spent administering them. 
This Product Guide was provided by kind permmission of Comet. Comet checks competitors' prices, then lowers their own. |
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