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The 8 Best Irons – Guidebook

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The 8 Best Irons – Guidebook

Good laundry care includes a powerful iron. So that you don’t damage your favorite pieces when ironing, we have summarized the best irons for you here at a glance.

In our product recommendations, we have compiled the best models for you. You will surely find what you are looking for in these irons.

Checklist For Irons

The Handling
  • The iron should not be too heavy and, above all, it should fit comfortably in your hand. A long cable gives you more freedom of movement. Standard here are two meters. Newer models are also available cordless.
The Drip Stop
  • Irons with a drip stop offer the advantage that no more water drips out at low temperatures.
The Water Tank
  • It should be able to hold at least 300 mm of water and have a sufficiently large filling opening . A transparent tank is advantageous so that you can keep an eye on the water level. Removable tanks make filling easier. Even if today’s devices can work with tap water.
  • Tap water contains a lot of lime and can quickly clog the nozzles. We advise you to use distilled water. An anti-scale function, which filters the lime out of the water, is also practical.
The Tip
  • Make sure that there are steam nozzles at the tip of the iron as well, because this is where the iron gets particularly hot and can cause minor burn marks.
The Temperature Control
  • The temperature can be regulated on most devices via a rotary dial. Some models also have an electronic keypad, steam ironing stations even have a versatile automatic program.
The Coating
  • The ironing soleplate has a special coating that protects it from dirt and scratches. Most often, this is made of ceramic, enamel or mother-of-pearl. Many manufacturers use imaginative proper names for identification here.
The soleplate
  • The soleplate is made of aluminum, stainless steel or ceramic.
  • Aluminum is inexpensive, scratch-resistant, but glides less well. Stainless steel, on the other hand, glides well but is heavy. Ceramic is unfortunately more expensive, but extremely dirt-repellent.
The Steam
  • The older devices that worked only with heat have largely disappeared. Today, people iron with steam.
  • Steam irons are equipped with either a removable or an integrated water tank. The most important factor is the amount of steam. Usually, this is around 40 grams per minute. An additional steam blast of approx. 100 grams per minute smooth even stubborn wrinkles. Steam ironing stations produce constant stream at up to 120 grams per minute and a steam burst at up to 340 grams per minute. The capacity of the water tank is also significantly larger. In the case of the iron, the supply of up to 350 mm is used up after about 10 minutes, while in the case of the steam ironing station with about 2000 mm, it is used up only after about an hour.

We have compiled the best and most interesting irons . You can find the list with our product recommendations here.

Tip: You can find many more care tips for your laundry in our The best products for laundry care – guide.

The Best Sellers Of Irons

In a list of bestsellers we have compiled the most popular irons for you.

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1 PurSteam Steam Iron for Clothes 1700W with Self-Cleaning Nonstick Stainless Steel Soleplate, Auto Shutoff, Anti-Drip PurSteam Steam Iron for Clothes 1700W with Self-Cleaning Nonstick Stainless Steel Soleplate, Auto...
2 BEAUTURAL Steam Iron for Clothes with Precision Thermostat Dial, Ceramic Coated Soleplate, 3-Way Auto-Off, Self-Cleaning, Anti-Calcium, Anti-Drip Blue BEAUTURAL Steam Iron for Clothes with Precision Thermostat Dial, Ceramic Coated Soleplate, 3-Way...
3 Utopia Home Steam Iron for Clothes - Non-Stick Soleplate - 1200W Clothes Iron - Textile Iron 2.3 meter Long Cord Adjustable Thermostat Control, Overheat Safety Protection & Variable Steam Control Blue Utopia Home Steam Iron for Clothes - Non-Stick Soleplate - 1200W Clothes Iron - Textile Iron 2.3...
4 BLACK+DECKER One Step Steam Iron, EvenSteam Soleplate & Smart Steam Control with Easy-Fill Water Tank and 3-way Automatic Shutoff BLACK+DECKER One Step Steam Iron, EvenSteam Soleplate & Smart Steam Control with Easy-Fill Water...
5 BLACK+DECKER The Classic Iron, F67E-T, Aluminum Soleplate, Steam or Dry Ironing, 7 Temperature Settings, Anti-Drip BLACK+DECKER The Classic Iron, F67E-T, Aluminum Soleplate, Steam or Dry Ironing, 7 Temperature...
6 Rowenta Pro Master Stainless Steel Soleplate Steam Iron for Clothes, 210 g/min, 400 Microsteam Holes, Cotton, Wool, Poly, Silk, Linen, Nylon 1775 Watts Ironing, Garment Steamer, Powerful Steam DW8360 Rowenta Pro Master Stainless Steel Soleplate Steam Iron for Clothes, 210 g/min, 400 Microsteam...
7 Rowenta Access Stainless Steel Soleplate Steam Iron with Retractable Cord 1725 Watts Powerful Steam Diffusion, Auto-off, Anti-Drip 1725 Watts Portable, Ironing, Garment Steamer DW2459, Black Rowenta Access Stainless Steel Soleplate Steam Iron with Retractable Cord 1725 Watts Powerful Steam...
8 Hamilton Beach Steam Iron & Vertical Steamer for Clothes with Scratch-Resistant Durathon Soleplate, 3-Way Auto Shutoff, Anti-Drip, 8' Retractable Cord, 1500 Watts, Blue Hamilton Beach Steam Iron & Vertical Steamer for Clothes with Scratch-Resistant Durathon Soleplate,...
9 BLACK+DECKER Light ‘N Easy Compact Steam Iron, IR1020S, Stainless Steel Soleplate, Spray Mist, Anti-Drip, Auto Shutoff BLACK+DECKER Light ‘N Easy Compact Steam Iron, IR1020S, Stainless Steel Soleplate, Spray Mist,...
10 BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron, IR06V, Dual Position Cord, TrueGlide Non-Stick Soleplate, Vertical Steam, SmartSteam BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron, IR06V, Dual Position Cord, TrueGlide Non-Stick Soleplate,...
11 Oliso TG1600 Pro Plus 1800 Watt SmartIron with Auto Lift - for Clothes, Sewing, Quilting and Crafting Ironing | Diamond Ceramic-Flow Soleplate Steam Iron, Yellow Oliso TG1600 Pro Plus 1800 Watt SmartIron with Auto Lift - for Clothes, Sewing, Quilting and...
12 BLACK+DECKER Vitessa Advanced Steam Iron, ICR2020, Even Steam Nonstick Soleplate, Auto Shutoff, Tangle-Free Retractabel Cord, Green BLACK+DECKER Vitessa Advanced Steam Iron, ICR2020, Even Steam Nonstick Soleplate, Auto Shutoff,...
13 Rowenta Focus Stainless Steel Soleplate Steam Iron for Clothes Standard 400 Microsteam Holes, Powerful steam blast, Leakproof, Lighweight, 1725 Watts Portable, Ironing, Garment Steamer, Blue DW5280 Rowenta Focus Stainless Steel Soleplate Steam Iron for Clothes Standard 400 Microsteam Holes,...
14 BLACK+DECKER Allure Professional Steam Iron, D3030, 30% More Steam, Percison Tip, Stianless Steel Soleplate, Vertical Steam Fuction BLACK+DECKER Allure Professional Steam Iron, D3030, 30% More Steam, Percison Tip, Stianless Steel...
15 Mini Travel Iron for Clothes, 180° Rotating Portable Handheld Iron Steam, Small Size Ironing Machine for Dry and Wet Ironing for Business, Home, Fabric Wrinkle Remover(Pink) Mini Travel Iron for Clothes, 180° Rotating Portable Handheld Iron Steam, Small Size Ironing...
16 Oliso M3Pro Project Steam Iron with Solemate - for Sewing, Quilting, Crafting, and Travel | 1000 Watt Ceramic Soleplate Steam Iron | Coral Oliso M3Pro Project Steam Iron with Solemate - for Sewing, Quilting, Crafting, and Travel | 1000...
17 CHI Steam Iron for Clothes with 300+ Holes for Powerful Steaming, Temperature Guide Dial, 1700 Watts, XL 10’ Cord, 3-Way Auto Shutoff, Titanium Infused Ceramic Soleplate, Silver CHI Steam Iron for Clothes with 300+ Holes for Powerful Steaming, Temperature Guide Dial, 1700...
18 BEAUTURAL 1800-Watt Steam Iron with Digital LCD Screen, Double-Layer and Ceramic Coated Soleplate, 3-Way Auto-Off, 9 Preset Temperature and Steam Settings for Variable Fabric Gray BEAUTURAL 1800-Watt Steam Iron with Digital LCD Screen, Double-Layer and Ceramic Coated Soleplate,...
19 BLACK+DECKER IR1350S Professional Steam Iron with Stainless Steel Soleplate and Extra-Long Cord, Purple BLACK+DECKER IR1350S Professional Steam Iron with Stainless Steel Soleplate and Extra-Long Cord,...
20 Mueller Professional Grade Steam Iron, Retractable Cord for Easy Storage, Shot of Steam/Vertical Shot, 8 Ft Cord, 3 Way Auto Shut Off, Self Clean, Blue Mueller Professional Grade Steam Iron, Retractable Cord for Easy Storage, Shot of Steam/Vertical...

Tip: You can find many great clothes dryers in our The 12 best clothes dryers – guide.

Current Offers On Irons

You can find the best current offers on irons in this list.

FAQ About Irons

How much does an iron cost?

Irons range in price from 35 euros to 100 euros.

What kind of water goes into an iron?

You should not fill an iron with tap water. In the best case you use distilled water or bottled ironing water – this is also scented.

Where can I buy an iron?

Irons can be bought in retail stores or on the Internet. Buying on the Internet has the advantage that you can see direct customer reviews. In addition, you can make direct price comparisons and find the best product for you. In our product recommendations, we have already compiled the best irons for you.

What do you have to look for in an iron?

When buying an iron, you should pay attention to the coating, a sufficiently long cable, the soleplate and the steam. You can find detailed information about this in our checklist!

Can a steam iron also be used for dry ironing?

Yes! Most steam irons have different settings. Often, the first stage does not yet use steam, which is why it is suitable for dry ironing.

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