Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron, Optimal Temperature Technology, 470 g Steam Boost, 1.8 Litre, 2400 W, 6.7 Bar, Detachable Water Tank, Auto-Off, Carry Lock, Safe rest, Navy (GC9630/20)

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Aim for around 1,400 watts for maximum effectiveness, although many modern models can go upward of 3000 watts. What is a steam iron's lifespan? The number of steam holes in the soleplate – the more holes, the more even the steam dispersal to get rid of creases It consists of a descaling and cleaning mechanism so you will not have to clean the soleplate manually. The scratch-resistant soleplate provides you with efficient performance. These features make it a perfect choice when looking for a compact steam generator iron.

The water tank capacity is 1.5 L. You can use it for 1.5 hours consistently. The single temperature setting makes it suitable for you to use it on any fabric.Hold the appliance in the position where the EASY DE-CALC opening is facing up, then pour 500 ml of distilled water into the opening. (NOTE: for PerfectCare Elite (GC96xx), PerfectCare Elite Plus (GC96xx), PerfectCare 9000 series (PSG90xx) and PerfectCare 8000 series (PSG80xx), pour 900 ml of distilled water.) We particularly loved the auto steam function, as it means you don’t need to keep your finger on the trigger to generate steam – this “Smart Steam” system releases steam automatically when it detects the iron is moving, and stops when it’s upright. The iron produces an impressive 180g of steam a minute, with a whopping 750g/min steam shot to remove stubborn creases. And you can also steam vertically, as you would expect from a premium model. It's powerful but also energy-efficient with an ECO mode and automatic switch-off, so it won’t double your energy bills. Don't be deceived by its design, either. Although it might look unwieldy, the steam generator unit can fit perfectly on your ironing board, and the iron is lightweight and comfortable to hold (so no sore wrists).

Our Mumsnetters have tried and tested hundreds of steam irons and, with eight million users visiting our forums every month, we know the true value of an authentic recommendation from ordinary families. Which is why we spend hours scouring the forums for the products our Mumsnet community have used and loved. Really, all irons are steam irons these days, though a new generation of steam generator irons is taking steam to a new level and are incredibly popular with Mumsnet users. With a no-burn guarantee, the Phillips PerfectCare Elite steam generator iron does everything from vertically steaming curtains, just like the best clothes steamer, to gently de-wrinkling delicate items using its intuitive OptimalTemp technology to adjust the temperature for maximum efficiency. In the boost mode, it can offer you a steam output of a 470g steam boost. Consistently, it offers you steam of 135G per minute. Both these levels are higher than many other steam iron outputs. It is one of the reasons why this steam iron can be considered a good buy. Optimizes temperature automaticallyThe Tefal Ultraglide+ promises to provide excellent results every time with its well-thought-out design that maximises steam output, so even if the clothes spent a week on your child’s bedroom floor, they’d be smoothed out in seconds. Stop moving the iron when no more water comes out or when steam starts coming out. You are now ready to keep ironing!