Most people would assume that they wouldn't need to know much about a steam iron. The fact is that most people don't have the first clue what they should be looking for. Most people just own the traditional old iron that their parents used. I won't bore you with with why steam is a superior to use on your clothes, but steam is the future of getting out wrinkles. The sooner you learn what you should be looking for, the better. Steam products are different because they tend to be made with plastic and have to boil water. This means you can run into products that are absolute junk, so it's important to be an educated consumer.
Power is by far the most important thing when it comes to buying this type of product. It isn't a matter of plugging in the iron and you're ready to go. Creating steam requires you to boil water and that takes time. If you go with low watts you're going to find that you're sitting around for 10 minutes waiting for the iron to actually boil the water. You'll also notice that the iron will start to spit water out. This happens when the water gets around boiling, but it isn't rapidly turning into steam. Aim for 1200-1500W of power as this is the minimum of what you need to produce steam properly. Steam irons by Panasonic are typically in this range of power and are reasonably priced too.
I also think that the internet is your best friend. Whether you buy online or not is irrelevant, you need to look at reviews on the product you're interested in. It's very important that you find out if there are recurring complaints. Steam products are typically made of plastic and get hot. This makes them prone to leaking. Make sure that this isn't a common complaint you see. There's a lot of junk out there. Also, just because an item is priced higher than the competition doesn't mean it is better made. Rowenta steam irons (premium brand) that costs a few hundred will leak too. Take a look at steam iron ratings on the internet and make sure the product you're interested in isn't a problem for a lot of consumers.
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Rowenta DW8080 Pro Master 1700 Watt Steam Iron with 400-Hole Stainless Steel Soleplate List Price: Sale Price: $88.99  |
DescriptionNew from Rowenta, the DW8080 Pro Master Iron-all the features of the Rowenta Professional Iron and more! With a newly updated design, 1700 watts or power, a full metal heat shield and the Microsteam 400 professional stainless steel soleplate with high precision tip, the DW8080 Pro Master provides superior steam performance and results... |
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SteamFast SF-717 Home-and-Away Mini Steam Iron List Price: Sale Price: $18.56 |
DescriptionDual voltage for travel convenience, 420 watts, 1.4-oz water capacity, three temperature settings, sets crisp creases and removes wrinkles, easy to use, great for quick touch-ups at home and away, quick 15-second heat-up for steam, one-touch steam control, lightweight-only one pound, works on almost all fabrics, heat-resistant travel bag included, ETL Listed, 1-year limited warranty. |
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T-fal FV4476003 Ultraglide Easycord 3-Way Auto Shut-Off Nonstick Ceramic Soleplate Steam Iron, Green List Price: Sale Price: $35.90 |
DescriptionT-Fal Ultraglide 4476 iron embodies ingenuity and innovation for easy ironing and high performance. Thoughtfully designed iron smoothes out wrinkles quickly and easily. Ultraglide ceramic soleplate has the best glide, with incomparable smoothness, scratch-resistance and non-stick properties... |
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T-fal FV4446003 Ultraglide Easycord 3-Way Auto Shut-Off Nonstick Ceramic Soleplate Steam Iron, Red List Price: Sale Price: $32.34 |
DescriptionT-Fal Ultraglide FV4446 Steam Iron embodies ingenuity and innovation for easy ironing and high performance. Thoughtfully designed iron smoothes out wrinkles quickly and easily. The Ultraglide ceramic soleplate is the only scratch resistant nonstick soleplate with a lifetime warranty that provides faster and easier ironing... |
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Panasonic NI-C78SR Steam/Dry Iron with Stainless-Steel Soleplate List Price: Sale Price: $27.99 |
DescriptionPanasonic Steam/Dry Iron, Stainless Steel Soleplate, 3-way Auto Shut-off, Automatic Retractable Cord Reel, Vertical Steam, Jet-of-Steam/Self Cleaning, Adjustable Steam, Spray Mist, Pushbutton Steam/Dry Selector, Detachable Water Tank, Anti-Calcium System |
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