Have you ever been in those frantic morning situations where the one shirt you want to wear lies unironed? Well, we certainly have! That's why our handy-dandy steam irons are dear to us. They always prove to be true saviours where time is of the essence. Steam irons emit steam through the various tiny holes on their metal plates that easily remove wrinkles. Having a good-quality steam iron helps ensure you always look crisp and polished, and here are the 10 best ones to buy.
10 Best Steam Irons For A Polished And Crisp Look On All Occasions
Dry Iron Vs Steam Iron: Which One To Buy?
Dry iron as the name suggests, does not have water tanks or any water-holding capacity. With a solid soleplate, it is recommended for folks who do not iron often at home and mostly outsource the service.
On the other hand, steam irons come with a 'spray mist function', which allows that gentle spritz of water on the clothes while you iron. They are more efficient, ease up the ironing process, and provide clothes with a crisp and polished look.
Things To Consider Before Purchasing
Swivel cord: A long swivel cord will help you with the ironing process, as you do not need to worry about the cord getting plugged out.
Soleplates: Steam irons have soleplates with tiny holes in them; this is where the steam and water come out from. While stainless steel and aluminium are durable and affordable options, ceramic plates are a better pick for a smoother glide.
Heat Setting: A higher wattage indicates the ability of your steam iron to heat up quickly, thereby improving its performance.
A self-cleaning ability: This comes in handy when you have to clean hard water off your soleplates to maintain your steam iron.
Automatic shut-off: This is one of the most important safety features that can automatically shut off the iron when not in use for a particular amount of time. This avoids any negligent situation.
Anti-drip feature: This features helps avoid any water spots on your clothes, and prevent any leakage that usually happens at low temperatures.
Water tank capacity: Having a transparent water tank with a surmountable water capacity makes it convienct to use as you don't have to refill multiple times.
Philips Perfect Care Steam Iron
₹9995
Phillips Perfect Care steam iron has a 2400 wattage, making it heat up quickly and efficiently. It has a 45g/min consistent steam output that removes creases fast, along with an optimal temp technology that requires no temperature setting. This means you get perfectly ironed clothes, whether denim jeans or a silk gown, without the hassle of making sure the soleplate isn't too hot. The soleplate is made of advanced titanium technology that is non-stick, scratch-resistant, and easy to clean.
User Rating: 4.3/5
HAVELLS Husky 2200 Watts 320ml Steam Iron
₹4095
Havells Husky steam iron offers auto shut technology, a self-cleaning function, and ceramic soleplates that distribute heat evenly and are scratch-resistant, durable, and easy to clean. You will get a 2200-wattage power with a 40g/min steam burst, a high-capacity water tank, and an anti-drip function. This one is great for tackling all types of garments and makes the ironing process smooth and hassle-free.
User Rating: 4/5
Agaro Royal Steam Iron
₹3999
Agaro Royal steam iron is an ideal choice if you are on a budget. It has some amazing features, including anti-drip technology, a 30g/min steam burst with horizontal and vertical steam functions, and an in-built thermostat to avoid any sort of overheating and fabric damage. The ceramic-coated plates help the iron glide easily on the fabric, making ironing a breeze.
User Rating: 4.2/5
Morphy Richards Ultra Glide Steam Iron
₹2345
Another budget-friendly option is the Morphy Richards Ultra Glide steam iron with a Teflon soleplate. Although it's slightly lower in power wattage (1600 W), it does come with a self-cleaning feature, a 350-ml translucent water tank, and provides vertical steam with a super smooth glide.
User Rating: 4.1/5
Bajaj MX35N 2000 Watts Steam Iron
₹3800
Bajaj's MX35N steam iron is a durable option with optimal performance. It checks all the right boxes — it can heat up quickly, has non-stick soleplates, anti-drip and anti-scale technology, a 360-degree swivel cord, and a 210 ml water tank. This one is a great choice for folks who want to invest in something known to have stood the test of time.
User Rating: 4.2/5
Wipro Vesta 2200W Steam Iron with Steam Burst
₹2999
Wipro is a known brand that creates sturdy appliances to ease life in the home and kitchen. This Vesta 2200-wattage steam iron has non-stick PTFE-coated plates, a 360-degree swivel cord, and a 300 ml water tank, which enables you to keep your steam iron with just one refill for a long time. It also has an anti-drip function, with an anti-calc function that prevents the scaling of water inside the tank.
User Rating: 3.8/5
INALSA Steam Iron
₹4695
INALSA is known to deliver quality products, and their steam iron is among their best products. This has an anti-calc function, an anti-drip facility, a self-cleaning function, an easy-to-adjust temperature setting and steam control. It gives a wrinkle-free, polished finish, with up to 150g/min steam shot, which is among the highest power of steam burst that any steam iron delivers.
User Rating: 4.2/5
FabriAutotech Steam Iron By Crompton
₹8200
If budget is not an issue and you want to go for something absolutely snazzy, then this one from Crompton should be your pick. This FabriAutotech has three auto-shut functions, rubberised buttons, a 400-ml water tank, a one-touch self-cleaning function, and steam output up to 40 g/min. It stands out because of its LED digital touch control panel for fabric temperature control, which lets you lock the right temperature for different fabrics, making it super convenient and easy to use.
User Rating: 4/5
Panasonic 1550 Watt Steam Iron
₹2365
Pansonic has a great range of steam irons at an economical price range. This one has all the right features, like an anti-calc system, a 360-degree rotating cable, and a titanium-coated soleplate that helps you glide easily while ironing. It's also extremely lightweight, and we'd highly recommend it for someone who lives by themselves and seldom uses the product.
User Rating: 4/5
Black & Decker BXIR1801IN 1800 Watt Steam Iron
₹3995
This one from Black & Decker is pretty easy to operate. It has an easy-grip handle, a flexible swivel cord, and a self-clean feature. When it comes to steam, you get three options —spray, vertical steam, and steam shot— for different fabrics and needs with adjustable temperature settings.
User Rating: 4.1/5
