Advantages: Quick and easy to use
Disadvantages: A bit bulky and a bit expensive

...I was lucky enough recently to be asked to test the Philips GC7220 Steam Generator Pressurised Ironing System. To be quite honest I had never heard of a steam generator before. As ironing is my most loathed household chore an iron is an iron and not really something I spend time looking at in shops or researching on the internet, but when I was offered this to try out and told it claims to make ironing easier and possibly cut down ironing time by 50% then I thought I would give it a try! A Bit About The Steam Generator Pressurised Ironing System The Philips GC7220 is blue and white in colour with a stylish easy to use, lightweight iron. It uses 3.5 bars of powerful steam pressure, which release 80g of steam per minute. The steam generator, which is approximately W 9" x L 16" x H 7" should first be filled with water before... Read review

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Advantages: High steam output
Disadvantages: very bulky

...We needed a new steam iron and while watching bidup.tv, before turning light off one night (what else does one do before turning light out ). They have the Morphy Richards Steam Generator on. Wow says wifey I want one of those, so a bid is made and we win. The postman arrives 5 days later with this HUGE parcel, God is it big. On television it looks big yes but in real life well words fail me. The Steam generator comprises of a large boiler unit that holds 800cc of water, attached to which is the iron. The only disadvantage that I have found as yet is that the boiler unit is so large that you cannot put it onto ironing board. It has to be placed to the side on a coffee table. The main features of this system are:- ~Iron~ On the top is the steam control button. Under the handle is the soleplate temperature control thermostat... Read review

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Advantages: STEAM FUNCTION MAKES IRONING VERY EASY
Disadvantages: BULKY AND BUILD QUALITY COULD BE BETTER.

...Firstly, I must confess to not being the main user of this product in our home - my dear wife, bless her does most of it, although I am quite capable and can and do use it from time to time. TECHNICAL STUFF 60g/min steam output. Max 4 bar pressure. 2300 watts. Aluminum soleplate. 1 litre water tank. Vertical steam. Safety thermostat. Ergonomic handle. Faster ironing. Suitable for use with tap or distilled water - no filters required. Suitable for all types of fabrics. Continuous, generous quantities of steam during usage, dramatically reducing ironing time and giving better overall results. BUILD The iron comprises of a standard looking ironing connected to a large (30 cm long x 25 cm wide x 15 cm deep approx) water tank, by means of a rubber pressure tube which the steam passes through. The tank has a safety valve where you... Read review

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Advantages: cheap
Disadvantages: not so good for heavy creases

...Tesco Value Steam Iron I tend to try and never do any ironing whatsoever and it is mainly my partner who uses the iron for his work shirts. Most of my clothes contain enough stretch that once I put the clothes on the creases will stretch out and I am very cautious when the washing machine has finished and I get the clothes out and onto the line as quickly as possible so that as little creases as possible are put into the clothes. Also I find giving the clothes all a good shake before putting them on the line reduces any creases therefore reducing ironing to nil!! But the iron that we previously had was a very old one and after my accidentally knocking it off of the shelf it lives and smashing the plug to within an inch of its life it was my responsibility to buy the new one. I was pretty slack in rushing out to get one... Read review

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Advantages: Makes Ironing a plesure!!!!!!
Disadvantages: Bulky and a bit pricey.

...Tefal Pressing Profile 2880 Steam generator. Steam feature: 90gr/min Continuous stream up to 4-5 times more steam ordinary irons Which makes creases disappear a lot quicker, even the stubborn creases? Variable steam button controls the amount of steam you require, the more steam you want, just keep pressing this button. Steam Pressure. This iron has 4 bar pressure which helps to remove creases a lot faster. This makes ironing so much quicker. Vertical Steam. If you want to iron curtains or clothes that are on a hanger, makes all types of ironing a lot simple. Boiler. This iron has a corrosion free boiler, which is made of stainless steel; this helps it to last a lot longer than ordinary irons. Ironing time. With the large water tank, it holds 1 litre of water, one fill gives you about 1 to 1 ½ hours continuous... Read review

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Advantages: Gives you vertical steam
Disadvantages: no excuse for not doing ironing !!!!!

...scratch resistance. Great for when being stored as I found my old iron plate got scrached very easy. and because of the design it makes the iron glide alot easier. It does say it makes ironing 50% easier. But ironing is just a pain no matter how you look at it. detail of iron are.... *75g/min shot-of-steam *30g/min variable steam *Permanent anti-scale device.( Great if you live in a hard water area like I do. You just fill the water tank then put the iron on descale by moving the switch which is at the front of iron. let the iron heat up to maximum temp. Then cool and drain by tipping the iron upside down over the sink. It really is easy.) *Vertical steam (Great if you want to steam curtains that are still hanging or suit's on hangers don't be silly by trying to do this while still wearing cloths). *2.3 cord . *1900w... Read review

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Advantages: Quick,takes a 1/4 of the time now. Simple.
Disadvantages: A little Bulky.

...There are I know some strange people out there who like ironing. I feel sure there can't be many of you, and to enjoy it you have either had some kind of t