5 best irons for clothes, according to experts
We consulted cleaning and health experts on how clothes irons work and where to find the best clothes iron for you
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This steamer has both vertical steam and ironing capabilities, and uses 1700 watts of power. It has a digital temperature control and five fabric heat presets, including linen, cotton, wool, silk and synthetic fabrics. This model comes with an 8-foot retractable cord for easy storage and has safety features like an auto-shutoff and an anti-drip function.
This steam iron can hold over 8 ounces of water and has a vertical steam feature to steam upright garments. It has some added temperature features for specific fabrics like silk, wool and nylon. This iron is self-cleaning and has an anti-calcium feature, and uses 1500 watts of power. This steamer also comes with a 8-foot cord that can swivel 360 degrees.
Mehmetoglu recommends this higher-end steam iron. This model is made of stainless steel and uses 1800 watts to iron out wrinkles in almost any type of fabric. It comes with a 2.5-meter cord and has added features like a vertical steam, anti-drip system, anti-calcium system and auto-shutoff. It’s water tank holds almost 11 ounces of water and has an extreme steam burst tip to target wrinkles in a small area.
This cordless clothes iron is affordable and more mobile than irons that require a nearby electric outlet. Users can heat up the iron on a hot plate, though this model does come with a 10-foot cord for added convenience. This iron also comes with an auto-shutoff feature and has a stainless steel plate. The sunbeam steam iron uses 1500 watts of power and has adjustable steam levels depending on what fabric you’re ironing.
Assess your wardrobe and what types of fabrics you’ll most likely iron, advised Hunsaker. Some fabrics can’t handle high heat — you’ll therefore want to find an iron with adjustable heat settings. Most clothes iron prices range between $25 to $100 — the more features an iron has, the more expensive the model will be, said Mehmetoglu.
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