Snowy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) My iron has broken I was making a bag and the iron dribbled everywhere, all over the ironing board cover, causing an orange stain from the foam underneath to stain my fabric I think it's because I dropped it a couple of weeks ago Anyway, I think I'd like one of those steam generator irons. I only iron what I need to, but 4 men in the house do produce quite a lot! I've been looking on ebay and amazon but there are so many. It really needs to be under £100 (the further under the better), so can anyone recommend a good one? Thank you! Edited January 19, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I got a Swan one from Wilkos, its silver and cost £20 i think. And its great! OR you could go for an iron press. Mine cost £69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I've got one of **these** I can't recommend it highly enough. I would say that it cuts your ironing time by a half. Also, Him Indoors will only wear 100% cotton shirts. It positively whistles through them , and they stay pressed looking all day. He doesn't come home looking crumpled. I do find that on the rare occasions that I use fabric conditioner, it builds up on the bottom. I use it so seldom that it is not a massive problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I've got a steam generator one too, a Tefal Pro Express - it's fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 what is it with you gals and steam???????????????? LOL! I can see this turning into the steam cleaning thread. [i still want one, but i cant justify it at the moment.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 OK I can't decide between these two: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000QGGLAQ/ref=pd_luc_00001B000H5VBM4B000QGGLAQ This one looks good but I don't know how much water the tank holds (and can't seem to find out ) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Morphy-Richards-Jetstream-42271-Generator/dp/B000FOPMF4/ref=pd_sbs_kh_title_2 This one does everything I want, but has a stainless steel sole plate instead of one of those coated ones. I'm torn - any pointers gratefully received! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I've got one of **these** I can't recommend it highly enough. Haven't looked at the link yet, but that's a good enough recommendation for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Me too, where do I buy one???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Give over you two! It is marvellous though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Eglutine - We've got one of those Steam generator irons too! I adore it, my ironing is so quick & I love swooshing the steam!!! Never again will I worry about that pile of ironing for my holidays! They are brilliant! I couldn't go back to a normal iron now & if mine ever broke I'd have to replace it with another steam generator asap! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 The Tefal one recommended by Egluntine (not again ) looks similar to one I saw the other night on Ideal World. The demo included vertical ironing with clothes still on the hanger, a jacket was done whilst hanging and the creases even came out of the lining on the inside I was impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 You dont need a non stick sole plate with a steam iron - the iron does not get so hot as to burn things - works on steam not radiant heat so easy that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 The demo included vertical ironing with clothes still on the hanger, a jacket was done whilst hanging and the creases even came out of the lining on the inside Comes with a warning ...Do not iron clothes whilst wearing them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 You dont need a non stick sole plate with a steam iron - the iron does not get so hot as to burn things - works on steam not radiant heat so easy that one. Ah, thanks Susan, that's useful to know! Thank you for all the other suggestions - the Tefals look great, but I think I'm going to go with a cheaper option. I think. Not sure yet Oh, someone decide for me please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Oh, someone decide for me please! For me, a factor which would help me make a decision, is the weight of the iron, hate heavy irons Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Forced myself to make a decision by throwing the old iron in the bin. Gone for this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000H5VBM4 a fraction dearer than the one I was looking at, but slightly better spec. Just hope it's worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 aaah - I wish I hadn't read this thread! Now I want one! This is what happened when I read the steam cleaner thread, although that was worth it just to see my oven looking so clean. Trouble is, you still have to stand there and push the bloomin' thing back and forth, don't you? I want one that does it for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Ah but with a steam generator you dont need to push hard - it steams and steams and you can hold it over things - it does loads of folded things all folded up and its wonderful - I like ironing nowadays! Thats very sad coming from me!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm sure you will love it Snowy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 *fingers in ears, singing la la la* stop it! I can't afford one just now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Oh if only my OH surfed this site he would be able to recommend you a new iron in a flash! Hope you are happy with your new iron and may all your ironing be done quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I have had a de Longhi steam generator iron for a couple of years, and it does make ironing much easier. (But it but has possibly been dropped one too many times so will need replacing soon.) I watch Ideal World about once a year, but the one time I did I picked up a useful tip for ironing over-dry clothes - turn the temp down, but don't reduce the steam. So long as it isn't so low that the water dribbles out, you get a damper iron (if you see what I mean). I always used to have the temp turned up high because I was doing mainly cotton and linen, but I have found it works much better on the middle temp for everything. Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...