Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra 3100 W Vertical Steam Iron 20630 - Black and Grey

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Find out why Russell Hobbs 20630 Powersteam Ultra Steam Iron scored an incredible review score of 8.9 out of 10. Just before we get into the detail of analysing the price of this product, we want to briefly highlight the importance of setting yourself a budget before you spend too much time shopping around for a suitable product. It’s all too often that we get carried away when shopping and find ourselves buying a fantastic product, but probably actually overdelivers on what we need and therefore costs a lot more than we should have spent. So spend a bit of time looking around at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products in the Irons category and use that alongside your own financial situation to set yourself a budget. Soleplates are almost inevitably ceramic on modern irons and a larger plate will mean faster ironing. Of course, the bigger the plate, the larger and heavier the iron will be, so do consider this if weight is likely to be an issue for you.

Of course, steam irons are also handy for school uniforms, particularly when your children get to secondary school. So, ensure you have an iron your kids can eventually learn to wield themselves when they're old enough. Are steam generator irons better than steam irons?

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How long your steam iron will last depends on how much you use it and whether you take care of it. A good steam iron should last around ten years, but many last much longer. The average lifespan is anywhere between 10-20 years. How can I make my steam iron last?

The Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra was gentle enough on synthetics, and did a great job on a heavy cotton shirt. I found it was more effective on heavy cottons 20 minutes in, once the ironing board had heated and steamed up. Even so, my very dry, very crinkly test linen didn’t smooth out completely. Want to make laundry tasks a breeze? See our guides to the best washing machines, best tumble dryers and the best heated clothes airers. Best steam irons at a glance

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Read next: Best lint remover and fabric shavers to get rid of lint, hair and bobbles from clothing Does the Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra offer value for money? This is yet another Russell Hobbs masterpiece. Due to its impressive 3100 watt power, the Powersteam Ultra 20630 heats up 15% faster than previous Russell Hobbs steam irons. Moreover, it boasts of an automatic switch-off function and a triple action self-cleaning function, features that are usually present in high-end steam irons.

That left us with our honest, up-to-date and balanced guide to the top ten best steam irons to meet every need and budget. About the author IRONING CAPABILITY - Seems very good - hot temp works well, glides well, notch for use around buttons is useful - initial finish on clothes is good.

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The Powersteam Ultra comes with a handy plastic jug to help measure out the correct amount of water to put into the iron. The well-designed spout means there is no mess when the water is poured into the water inlet. We really liked the feel of this iron. It’s substantial in the hand without feeling too heavy, and it has a smooth action from the large soleplate. It also has a solid stand built right in, meaning you can put it down at any point with no fear of it falling over, and the big dial in the middle makes it easy to control the temperature. The cord is a little on the short side and the water tank isn’t as large as some, but this is an excellent iron with some powerful steam.