I need an iron

[dessiato]

The last one I bought had shot of steam, and, of course, steam. It also had a function that would turn it off if not moved within a short time, and various other safety features. It was over 100£ when I bought it about 20 years ago.

I have a travel iron which has shot of steam, and steady steam. It works well enough for most of my needs but is a bit small.

I think a basic iron, a larger version of the travel iron, will be enough. These are very cheap, some as little as 14€. That seems very cheap. At the other extreme I saw one at almost 200€

Are there any other features I ought to consider, apart from the very basic?

 

[cupid_stunt]

I expect this thread to run for months.

 

[Saul Goodman]

Steam generator ones. I think they're called ironing stations. I probably wouldn't iron if I didn't have one.

 

[fishfinger]

Don't try ironing your clothes while you're still wearing them.

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

14 Euro seems a bit pricey for the cheap end tbh. I think ours was about a fiver from Wilko. I use it as little as possible but it does do the job when required.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

I think I bought one about 20 years ago. I think it only comes out once a year at best. I ironed on a patch to my daughter's school uniform this year, can't remember the last time anyone used it before that.

 

[bimble]

why do you need an iron?

 

[Spymaster]

Pretty sure I haven’t used an iron since before the first lockdown.

 

[two sheds]

get one with a guard rail, smoke detector and automatic cutoff

 

[existentialist]

The last one I bought had shot of steam, and, of course, steam. It also had a function that would turn it off if not moved within a short time, and various other safety features. It was over 100£ when I bought it about 20 years ago.

I have a travel iron which has shot of steam, and steady steam. It works well enough for most of my needs but is a bit small.

I think a basic iron, a larger version of the travel iron, will be enough. These are very cheap, some as little as 14€. That seems very cheap. At the other extreme I saw one at almost 200€

Are there any other features I ought to consider, apart from the very basic?

I reckon all you need to do is to drape the items needing ironing over a toaster...oh.

 

[dessiato]

why do you need an iron?

Now the weather is good enough not to wear jumpers, jackets, coats etc I need a tidy shirt for work.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I spent about 40 quid on mine - Bosch I think - over ten years ago. It was a pretty good spec when I bought it - chucks out loads of steam which is good for ironing really creased cotton, although downside is you have to fill the reservoir fairly often. This is especially the case when ironing bedding.

Not had a need to use it for a couple of years I think - will have to check there's no water in the reservoir as it's probably gone green and manky by now.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

get one with a guard rail, smoke detector and automatic cutoff

And only do his ironing in the local fire station just in case.

 

[killer b]

I think it's worth spending a bit of money on a decent iron - the cheaper ones don't work so well IME. Working with a good iron turns the task into a pleasure.

 

[dessiato]

14 Euro seems a bit pricey for the cheap end tbh. I think ours was about a fiver from Wilko. I use it as little as possible but it does do the job when required.

We don’t have Wilco here, but we have Chino which are broadly similar. I can have a look there.

 

[existentialist]

We don’t have Wilco here, but we have Chino which are broadly similar. I can have a look there.

"Buy cheap, buy often".

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I think it's worth spending a bit of money on a decent iron - the cheaper ones don't work so well IME. Working with a good iron turns the task into a pleasure.

I agree - a decent iron makes it much easier to iron stuff and worth it in the long run.

 

[dessiato]

"Buy cheap, buy often".

That‘s it, isn’t it? There’s a quality v price relationship that needs thinking about.

 

[hash tag]

There is more to think about than quality and price - think safety!!!

Spend $5 More to Get an Iron That's Safe

Consumer Reports tests found three irons that do not have auto shutoff feature.

www.consumerreports.org

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Now the weather is good enough not to wear jumpers, jackets, coats etc I need a tidy shirt for work.

Hang it up right after washing. No iron needed.

 

[kalidarkone]

The last one I bought had shot of steam, and, of course, steam. It also had a function that would turn it off if not moved within a short time, and various other safety features. It was over 100£ when I bought it about 20 years ago.

I have a travel iron which has shot of steam, and steady steam. It works well enough for most of my needs but is a bit small.

I think a basic iron, a larger version of the travel iron, will be enough. These are very cheap, some as little as 14€. That seems very cheap. At the other extreme I saw one at almost 200€

Are there any other features I ought to consider, apart from the very basic?

Just dont. You will only burn yourself x

 

[dessiato]

Just dont. You will only burn yourself again x

CFY

 

[WouldBe]

why do you need an iron?

He's going wrinkly.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

I was watching Alan Carr doing The Price is Right the other Saturday (I know, I know, lockdown innit) and there was this iron that was something like £400. How can an iron cost £400???

 

[Artaxerxes]

Pretty sure I haven’t used an iron since before the first lockdown.

Absolute fucking bliss isn't it?

 

[killer b]

I'd love to have a go on a 400 quid iron, I bet they're a pure joy to use.

 

[Pickman's model]

14 Euro seems a bit pricey for the cheap end tbh. I think ours was about a fiver from Wilko. I use it as little as possible but it does do the job when required.

wilko are cheap because of their use of prison slave labour

 

[Pickman's model]

I was watching Alan Carr doing The Price is Right the other Saturday (I know, I know, lockdown innit) and there was this iron that was something like £400. How can an iron cost £400???

it's for people with more money than sense

 

[Pickman's model]

Now the weather is good enough not to wear jumpers, jackets, coats etc I need a tidy shirt for work.

you can buy shirts which don't need ironing

 

[danny la rouge]

why do you need an iron?

Toasting bread.