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We lab test and review the latest steam irons to help you decide which is easy to use and gets creases out fast.
Our test covers irons with ceramic, metallic and non-stick soleplate. Our expert testers give every iron a thorough workout to help find the models that:
Our interactive comparison tool helps you see which irons are self-cleaning and which come with drip protection. We also give you brand reliability scores where available and our Recommended list will help you see quickly which models come out on top.
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We recommend models that score at least 80% overall.
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We assess how effective the irons are at removing creases. We use synthetic organza, silk, wool, a cotton shirt, denim jeans and linen for the test. The performance score accounts for 70% of the overall score.
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A Similar model is identical in most aspects except for a few. This means that a majority of its test results are identical so you can reasonably expect to get the same results from the model we tested, but for those aspects which aren't identical, we'll note these as "Not Tested" in the Compare tables.
A Tested model refers to a model that is still current and available in the Australian market. You should be able to order this model through your local retailer, or find it online.
These models can't be found in retailers or online or are no longer manufactured. You may still find these models on second hand websites, or in second hand dealers. Test methods may change over time, so criteria which can't be directly compared will contain an N/A.
An Identical model is exactly that. Performance characteristics will be identical and the only difference will be something trivial such as colour, which won't have an impact on performance.
These are models we haven't yet tested but that are available.
