Iron nightmare!

[Sharon]

Hi,
I need a good iron, can anyone recomend a good one, looking at spending max £100.
Thanks
Sharon

[Schuhby]

Re: iron recomendation

I've always used Philips Azure iron, cost around £70.00 and I've had 2 in the last 4 years. The thing I like about this iron if that it switches itself off if not used. I also use a Propress steamer.

Philip

[Louise]

Re: iron recomendation

I have a Bosch Sensixx Comfort Secure - a Which? magazine best buy. I think it was £70-£80? 3m cord, auto-off if left switched on but not used, 2 steam settings and beautifully smooth sole plate.

[Sharon]

Re: iron recomendation

Thanks for your replies.
I have been looking for a couple of weeks, using one of those really cheap ones that the supermarkers sell, which i use as a backup iron but really is rubbish. There are just sooooo many out there its difficult for me to decide which one
Sharon

[Karen C]

Re: iron recomendation

I too use the Philips Azure, I have just bought a new one - Philips Azure GC4340 it was £70.00 in comet but I got if from Amazon for £52.00 and free delivery. Fabulous iron!

[jane]

Re: iron recomendation

I also have a Phlips Azure 4200. Can't remember how much it was but have had it a good few years and haven't had any problems with it.

[Sharon]

Re: iron recomendation

Looks like the philips azure has the vote, will check it out tomorrow...
thanks
sharon

[Sharon]

Re: iron recomendation

Philips Azure is on the way
sharon

[Sharon]

Re: iron recomendation

Iron review:
I'm impressed with my new iron.
Like the long cord.
Heats up fast.
Easy to fill.
Like that it has 6 levels of steam, and boy is number 6 a blast.......
But what i like the most, and the most important is..............love the funky blue light that lights up the water tank!!!
sharon

[Schuhby]

Re: iron recomendation

You've bought well Sharon, that iron will last you a long time and you'll notice the weight is excellent also.

[jane]

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You might want to make sure you use the spray button regularly. I haven't needed to use mine for a while and now it's clogged up and won't work. Guess it might help if I descaled the iron

[Sharon]

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Yes, nice and light too. Thanks for the tip Jane, will remember to do that.
sharon

[Tam]

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Am I the only one who uses a steam generating iron? I do have a phillips Azur too but favour my steam genterating iron thats attached to a wheelie plant stand and extention lead so it wizzes around the cutting table with me !!!

I use it to lightly steam the linings of curtains once hanging in clients homes, I love mine! :P

[Sharon]

Re: iron recomendation

The last iron i had was a generator, but was too big and bulky for me. I dont have much room around my worktable. I have a flexi extentiopn cable which hangs above my table so i plug in the iron and can use it over all my table. When i have finished i perch it on a shelf so thats why i went for a standard iron this time.
sharon

[Penny]

Re: iron recomendation

I am the same as Tam I have a Polti steam generator which is on a trolley with an extention lead which goes all the way around my table.