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Get your money's worth - read this before you purchase a steam iron!
Look Out For Scratch-resistant Soleplates
Aluminium and stainless steel plates don’t last as long and glide less smoothly over fabric. Go for non- stick soleplates, advises Sheryl.
Buy One With A Consistent Steam Output
Consistent steam at the push of a button is what you want – the higher the volume of steam per minute, the better. “Get those that give out high-pressure steam and steam boosts to tackle the stubborn creases on your clothes,” says Sheryl Law, marketing lead at Philips,
Use The Right Temperature For Your Fabrics
Sheryl says: “When pressing delicate fabrics like silk and nylon, your iron should be set to cool (110 deg C), while a warm iron (150 deg C) is meant for wool and polyester. Use a hot iron (200-250 deg C) for tough-to-press fabrics like denim and linen.” A good steam iron should cover this range of temperatures.
This article was originally published in Simply Her September 2012.