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Advice on the purchase of a new iron

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Beesh Tue 22-Oct-24 23:11:50

I have done my research but would
prefer the opinions of “real people” on Gransnet. I hate ironing and do very little of it. I have recently disposed of my old iron and am now searching for a replacement. I don’t want to spend a fortune and am undecided whether to go
for the traditional with a cord or a cordless. I would be grateful for your comments please.

ExDancer Thu 24-Oct-24 13:02:13

When I had my first baby 60 years ago, my Doctor (one of those who made housecalls - do you remember them?) called "as he was passing" and found me ironing and complaining of a back ache.
He said "never iron, become an expert folder" and I've followed his advice ever since.
It didn't cure my back ache though.

annodomini Thu 24-Oct-24 13:01:23

Mine is so seldom used that I can't remember why I bought it. Probably before the DSs left home for good. Maybe 30 years - a tribute to its very rare outings. I know it's lightweight and it must have been cheap!

joyoga Thu 24-Oct-24 12:54:12

Replaced heavy steam iron with cordless chargeable so much lighter. Can use with or without charging base. Game changer

Sheba Thu 24-Oct-24 12:16:31

I agree, look out for the weight. One that’s heavy makes it much harder work.

BlueBelle Wed 23-Oct-24 17:46:23

I m another in the Whats an iron camp but I did recently buy a very cheap streamer from Asda for when I get things out the wardrobe and they need a quick freshen up I find that’s all I need

mrswoo Wed 23-Oct-24 16:49:30

If you really need an iron then I would definitely recommend getting a cordless one. I'm left- handed and find they are much easier to use (even if you are right-handed!)

Norah Wed 23-Oct-24 16:30:58

Iron?

Perhaps a steamer. I find ironing a waste of time.

midgey Wed 23-Oct-24 16:06:09

Have you thought of a steamer? Much quicker for clothes but not really ideal for bedding though. If you want to steamer Lidl have one at the moment.

grandtanteJE65 Wed 23-Oct-24 16:02:02

If you rarely iron and dislike doing it, why don't you just buy an iron in the nearest charity shop? That way you are not spending much on it, and if you don't like or use it, you can hand it back.

Oldbat1 Wed 23-Oct-24 15:52:04

Dh wanted and purchased a cordless iron. I dont like it as it doesnt hold its heat and takes ages to get to temperature. The plastic is dark where the water reservoir is which is impossible to see.

MissAdventure Wed 23-Oct-24 15:15:38

I've always found Morphy Richards irons good.
The prices are reasonable for the basic ones, too.

I only iron my boy's clothes, if I can't get away with it.

Patsy70 Wed 23-Oct-24 14:40:28

I don’t mind ironing, but keep it to a minimum these days. I have a Morphy Richards Power Steam Elite, which automatically switches off and descales. I’ve had it for a number of years and am very happy with it.

fancythat Wed 23-Oct-24 13:40:53

I used to be laughed at back in the day, in real life, for only ironing for special occasions.

How times have changed.

dogsmother Wed 23-Oct-24 13:39:05

I iron minimal amounts too now, I use a corded one but the cord irritates. I will try cordless next time for that reason.

Vintagegirl Wed 23-Oct-24 11:41:49

I like ironing. I used a steam iron that had automatic switch off feature if not used after certain time. Another nice feature of present one is extra long cord.

silverlining48 Wed 23-Oct-24 11:38:33

I don’t iron much but my husband dropped our old one. I popped down to Asda and got another one. Cordless, steam that works, (it didn’t on my old one) £12. No doubt Sainsbury Tesco etc sell similar.
If you hate ironing no need to spend a fortune,

Salti Wed 23-Oct-24 10:39:10

I rarely iron any more. I continually discover less articles really need it. I have however got a steam generator iron. I bought it over 10 years ago in a closing down sale and it makes any ironing that I do actually do so much easier and quicker.

Luckygirl3 Wed 23-Oct-24 09:04:20

I rarely iron .... I have a good cordless.
I do sometimes do my DD's ironing when I am there. They have a new iron which is very heavy so if you are looking for a new one I would prioritise lightness.

Cossy Wed 23-Oct-24 08:59:44

Life is too short to iron!

Cossy Wed 23-Oct-24 08:59:28

Grunty

^What's an iron?^ Exactly welbeck! I moved house 6 years ago and haven't unpacked mine yet!
OP if you dislike ironing, why are you subjecting yourself to doing it? Just give stuff a good pulling into shape whilst damp, smooth it over as best you can when it's dry and shove it in the wardrobe. Job done.

👏👏👏👏👏

Cossy Wed 23-Oct-24 08:59:06

welbeck

What's an iron?

😂😂😂😂😂

Georgesgran Wed 23-Oct-24 08:50:23

I’ve got a Russell Hobbs steam iron that only has one temperature. I like it, but Sis-in-Law who has the same hates it.
Thankfully, it wasn’t expensive.

eazybee Wed 23-Oct-24 08:42:05

Try the iron before you buy. Many new irons are very heavy. My latest iron (Tefal) has a dark plastic casing which means it is impossible to see how much water it holds.

Grunty Wed 23-Oct-24 00:07:04

What's an iron? Exactly welbeck! I moved house 6 years ago and haven't unpacked mine yet!
OP if you dislike ironing, why are you subjecting yourself to doing it? Just give stuff a good pulling into shape whilst damp, smooth it over as best you can when it's dry and shove it in the wardrobe. Job done.

welbeck Tue 22-Oct-24 23:15:19

What's an iron?