Reliable steam iron

carly

Can anyone please recommend a steam iron to me.  It doesnt have to be fancy.   It needs to be 

1.   relatively light
2.   have a comfortable handle   ( some i've seen have the steam shot button under the handle in a        very awkward place.
3.   Flex  not to get in the way when ironing
4.   easy to clean /  hard to burn soleplate
5.    a long ( 3m flex)
6.   Good temperature control and adjustable  on /off steam
7.   Sub  £65  ideally


Thanks in anticipation

Savvy_Sue

Can you not get cordless irons these days? Mine is, and it's 40+ years old!

Hasn't seen much use, mind ...

Dizzycap

Savvy_Sue said:

Can you not get cordless irons these days? Mine is, and it's 40+ years old!

Hasn't seen much use, mind ...

I was about to say the same!

Most modern irons are light weight

As for easy to clean /  hard to burn soleplate - They are all difficult to clean if you should set a too high temperature and burn the soleplate.

Avoid those without a steam shot button on the top - shown in pictures online and on the box.

You could always go on Amaz*n and read the reviews of irons available for purchase, along with 'ask a question' to clarify any particular specs.

Mnoee

I have a Russell Hobbs cordless iron - it's discontinued now, but it was £35 in 2019 and very much a budget model.

Some people complain it need to be placed on the charger too often. I find I have plenty of time to do a sleeve of a shirt before recharge, then I can move the garment while recharging. I could see it becoming frustrating while ironing a large flat thing like a sheet, but I don't iron sheets.

It only gets used a few times a year, so absolutely fine for me - if you use it frequently, a budget cordless might end up more frustrating than a corded one though. 

carly

I read a lot of reviews and was put off cordless models by the need to keep replacing it on the stand, but on reflection it neednt be a deal breaker. 

konrad_2

I needed a quick replacement iron so went to Asda and bought a purple 'George' branded steam iron 2400W for £15. That was over 8 years ago and I'm still happily using it - it's been as good as any of the much more expensive irons I've used in the past. I don't think the cord is 3m long though.