Category: General

Quick answer: both are excellent value UK brands. Choose Russell Hobbs for maximum steam for the money: the Powersteam Ultra 20630 is Mumsnet’s best steam Read More

Quick answer: iron a slightly damp shirt in this order: collar, cuffs, sleeves, yoke (shoulders), back, then the two front panels. Use the cotton setting Read More

Quick answer: use your iron’s built-in system, not vinegar. Fill the tank, heat the iron to maximum, unplug it and hold it over a sink, Read More

Quick answer: an ironing board gives better results for shirts, trousers and bedding because of its shaped nose, adjustable height and steam-friendly mesh. An ironing Read More

Quick answer: choose Tefal if you want the smoothest glide, the easiest descaling (its removable scale collector) and the best value, especially in hard-water areas. Read More

Quick answer: the three things that matter most in a steam iron are continuous steam output (aim for 45g/min or more), a good soleplate (ceramic Read More

Quick answer: a steam iron is better for almost all household ironing, because steam relaxes fibres so creases come out faster. A dry iron (no Read More

Quick answer: choose a board that adjusts to about your hip height, is at least 122 x 38cm (or 45cm wide if you iron lots Read More

Quick answer: paying more gets you more continuous steam, a better-gliding and longer-lasting soleplate, stronger limescale protection and features such as no-settings temperature control. If Read More

Quick answer: for most sticky residue, unplug the iron and let it cool until it is just warm. Then rub the soleplate with a damp Read More