Philips perfectcare elite plus steam generator iron
Best: Overall
Rating: 10/10
- Tank capacity: 1.8l
- Steam rate: 165g/min
- Pressure: 8 bars
- Power: 2,700W
You’ll almost look forward to doing the ironing with this stylish black and gold steam generator model that couldn’t be simpler to use. It’s ferociously powerful yet surprisingly lightweight, making it a cinch to use even on curtains. With a hefty 600g steam shot, it breezes through even the toughest crumples thanks to a sensor that detects the depth of the crease from how fast the iron is moving and generates more steam as needed.
There’s no need to stress about burning your favourite clothes either – we promise. This ingenious machine has “optimaltemp” technology to iron any fabric, from denim to delicate silk, without needing to adjust the temperature. There’s no denying this is a little nerve-wracking at first, but it really does work for much quicker results. It’s also very easy to read the water level and we found the tank allowed nearly two hours of ironing time before we had to refill. Limescale poses no problem either, as the iron takes moments to descale and reminds you when it needs tackling.
The hefty price tag is the only drawback, but if you regularly have to battle through mountains of ironing, it will be worth every penny.