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The PurSteam is a sturdy, easy-to-use, wrinkle-busting steam iron that comes with all of the features you need for a fresh press. Read More
This iron glides smoothly over fabric, ridding wrinkled clothing from deep creases. This is a heavy-duty iron with extra features worth the splurge. Read More
The Oliso is an advanced steam iron with smart technology to prevent your ironing board and clothes from getting burned. Read More
The Steamery Cirrus 3 is a versatile clothes steamer that's easy to use and releases wrinkles in no time. Read More
This iron has a durable design that smooths fabrics without creating new wrinkles but it falls short on steam performance power compared to our No. 1. Read More
While a dryer can help with wrinkles, nothing gets you crisp, fresh clothing like a steam iron. This compact laundry room appliance brings the reviving power of steam to refresh clothing and remove even the most deep-set wrinkles. Steam irons are great tools for lovers of linen (a notoriously wrinkly fabric) and business people who desire a wrinkle-free look.
After weeks of testing and ironing work, the PurSteam Professional Grade 1700W Steam Iron (available at Amazon) emerged as the best iron. This wrinkle-busting steam iron is easy to use, with a large water tank to handle all your laundry needs. For a steam iron with all the bells and whistles, the Rowenta Steamforce DW9280 (available at Amazon) is a luxurious way to remove deep creases with powerful steam. But there are plenty of great steam irons to choose from.
The PurSteam PS-S101 smoothly slides across fabrics like skates on ice, all while zapping out wrinkles.
The Rowenta Steamforce heats up quickly, is easy to use, and removes wrinkles fast.
The touch sensors on the Oliso steam iron prevent your ironing board and clothes from any burns.
This dual clothes steamer and steam iron refreshes clothes quickly.
Gets creases out quickly
Easy to use
Works as an iron
Small water tank
Only one setting
Can tip easily
Heats up quickly
Sturdy
So-so at wrinkle removal
Insufficient steam levels
Great at removing wrinkles
Sturdy
Good features
Bulky design
No spray function
Easy to read controls
Extra long cord
Tracks smoothly
Awkward buttons
Hard to fill
Easy to fill
Easy to read controls
Long cord
Leaked water
Tipped over easily
Easy to fill
Glides over fabric easily
Gets out almost all of the wrinkles
Difficult to read controls
Easy to read settings
Got all of the wrinkles out
Runs hot
So-so build quality
Weak steam flow
Compact design
Easy to ready settings
Hard to fill
Difficult to maneuver
Weak steam flow
I’m Samantha Mangino, a staff writer for the Home team at Reviewed. I write about appliances and home décor, even covering how to iron your clothes without an iron. The last time I used an iron daily was in high school, when I thought it was important to have my graphic tees pressed before heading to homeroom. I’ve had occasional iron mishaps, including one too many burns to the ironing board, so I feel passionate about finding the best steam iron.
We put these steam irons through multiple rounds of testing, including ironing our own clothing and linens. We tested the minimum and maximum temperatures of each steam iron, and how quickly each heats up. We also looked at usability features like the ease of filling the water tank and how smoothly it glides across fabric. We also considered other features like electrical cord length, stability, and tank size.
For the third round of testing, we brought in two wrinkly culprits: a cotton dress shirt and a linen tablecloth. After washing, we let each item air dry to help them become as wrinkly as possible.
Most steam irons have a triangular shape that includes a water tank that when filled creates steam.
Most steam irons have a triangular shape and a water tank for creating steam. Most also feature a water spray feature which squirts water on fabric to help release wrinkles. Factors to consider when purchasing include weight, the amount of water they can hold, and their effectiveness at removing wrinkles.
Most irons also feature an automatic shut-off safety feature that will kick in after about 30 seconds facedown with no movement, or in a matter of minutes while resting on its heel untouched.
Steam irons feature different heat settings, often named by the fabric type they’re suited for. Polyester and nylon blends will be a low setting, around 250°F, while cotton and linen are often the hottest temperature, around 450°F. The controls are typically set through a dial, while digital versions usually have buttons.
There are some slight differences in the designs you’ll encounter. The flat, heated surface of the iron is called the soleplate. You’ll usually find either stainless steel or ceramic soleplates. During testing, our top two performers had stainless steel plates.
The controls for most steam irons sit near the handle, making it easy to adjust the settings while you’re using it. This is also where you can control the iron’s steam distribution to flow continuously (or not at all).
Using the steam button will dampen and heat clothes without requiring pressure from the iron. You can use this feature over an ironing board, or you can hold your iron vertically to steam delicate fabrics while they’re hanging up.
A clothes steamer is another popular option for releasing wrinkles from your wardrobe. Clothes steamers are often gentler on fabrics, as they don’t apply direct heat. Instead, the hot steam gets into textiles to release wrinkles. This makes it a better choice for delicate fabrics like silk and polyester, which can burn easily.
However, the direct heat of a steam iron can achieve a sleek, ironed press, especially on fabrics like cotton and linen. The pressure of a steam iron is also essential if you want sharp creases on your garments.
Samantha Mangino is a self-proclaimed homebody. Conveniently she is a home staff writer at Reviewed, covering cleaning, appliances, furniture, and home furnishings and décor. She knows her way around a house and has tested everything from furniture, sponges, steam irons, to Legos. She’s always on the hunt for the latest internet trends and wants to help make your home cleaner and cozier.
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