Can anyone recommend a good steam iron?

I have a Bosch steam generator iron which is amazingly light, it does come with a big tank which I just rest on a chair and have the iron on the ironing board. The tank is heavy and takes up a lot of space but the steam is so powerful you hardly need to press down and the finish is great. I do a lot of dressmaking so a good steam makes a huge difference. You'd probably have to have someone to help you get it out of the cupboard and set up though so doesn't tick all the boxes.

I've got one of these

www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-GC4810-02-FreeMotion-Cordless/dp/B0096N3LCG

because it's cordless and you leave most of the weight on the stand. I needed a lightweight one because I kept losing grip at the time we bought it. I've had it for some years now - mine is turquoise! It's expensive but it's lasted the longest of any iron I have ever owned. I hate ironing, but the cordless ones make it so much nicer.

Thank you both for your advice - I had not thought of the cordless idea and have gone for a Tefal cordless as it was within my price range.

I'd like to be helpful but DH does the ironing so he gets to choose which one he has!! - the hoover too!

Ditto with the vacuum Teetime! - and he used to do the ironing too - but I need the iron for my sewing - mainly curtains and quilts.

I am expecting my new iron tomorrow!

Cordless sounds great. I've had my amazing Tefal steam station for many, many years (we moved here in 2009 and I've had it for a while by then)- and I even dropped it a few time! Just would not be without it- but we have high limescale here in the Jura, and I am meticulous with cleaning it properly with the device given and a bit of vinegar, about every 2 months. Would love to hear about the results with the cordless for when it goes.

Just like with Hoovers, reports show that poor maintenance and cleaning is the cause of most irons failing early (sadly for the environment).

I bought the Tefal Freemove - it's cordless but not as chunky as the ones with the separate steam tanks. Happy with it as there's no cord to get in the way. Took a little time in my first ironing session to get used to the cordless aspect but much better than my previous corded steam iron. I have arthritis in my right hand but manage the weight fine.

I would hate to have to go back to the old sort. I used to break all of mine by knocking them off the board, somehow I always managed to get the cord tangled on a leg or something. Mine is a whole ten years old now - it was about £50 back then. I used to buy Rowenta ones and some of them lasted only a year before I dropped them. I think my hand used to get so tired from all the weight, I would become clumsy.

Just tried my new iron out for the first time and realise I have never had an iron that actually works properly. I even ironed two tea towels just for the sheer joy of it - how sad is that!?

What's even better - mine uses ordinary tap water! I used to hate having to buy water for the old ones. They are quick, aren't they - and your arms don't ache afterwards. You aren't carrying a dragging cord, for a start.

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Glad you're enjoying your new iron *Mishap". I too have a new cordless iron. You have to replace on its base when it starts flashing at you, then it heats up to the required temperature again and changes colour to tell you its ready! All very pretty and clever, but I'm just a bit concerned how much extra energy its using.

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I've not come across cordless irons before, only the very large steam generators. This sounds a good idea. For years now I've bought the cheapest, lightest iron I can find - light to suit my arthritic hand and cheap because my sons leave it on or burn stuff onto the bottom. Now my sons have left home, I can look for one to suit just me.

I've got the ordinary Bosch steam iron and am pleased with it. I had one before and it lasted quite a long time.

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Hello, I'm looking for a new good mattress but I can't buy it without any comments and advises, so, maybe here I will get any useful information for me I came across several reviews, such as this www.philips.co.id/c-p/HI570_02/cordless-steam-iron and this wisepick.org/best-cordless-iron/
maybe anybody used it (or something others) and can recommend?

PS oh, not mattress but iron)) the matter is I'm looking for the mattress too but not in this forum) hehehe

@brown you looking for steam iron for what purpose? I don't know your purpose. But i will recommend you this ultimate guide about cloth irons where Mrs Smith briefly discuss all the categories of steam irons

Sorry, I rarely iron. It is anathema to me. I have found it is rarely necessary.

Definitely a steam generator and a really good ironing board. I have just replaced both and am delighted with them. I think John Lewis still have their 20% off homeware offer too.

I have a Tefal Protect. It has no temperature dial. Ironing temperature is controlled by Smart technology. You can, in theory, go straight from ironing linen on hot, to cool for silk. It works extremely well and I have had no accidents in the 4 years I have had it. When it conks out I shall get another