Steam Irons

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A steam iron, also called a steam iron box, has a water tank and a heated soleplate. The water turns to steam and passes through the soleplate into the fabric. The steam relaxes the fibres, so creases come out faster than with heat and pressure alone. Start by deciding: The fabrics you iron most. Cotton and linen need strong heat and steam, while silk and synthetics need less. The wattage. A higher wattage generally heats up faster and makes steam more quickly. The tank size and steam output. They decide how long you can iron before a refill. The cord and weight. A long swivel cord and a light body make long sessions easier. Your water. Hard water leaves scale, so check for a self-clean function. Steam iron, dry iron or garment steamer: which suits you? A steam iron is better for thick fabrics and stubborn creases. A dry iron is simpler and needs no water. A garment steamer is best for delicate fabrics and quick touch-ups on hanging clothes. Feature Steam iron Dry iron Garment steamer How it works Heat plus steam from a water tank, with pressure from the soleplate Heat and pressure only Steam only, no pressing Best for Cotton, linen, thick fabrics, stubborn creases Simple, quick everyday ironing Delicates and quick touch-ups on hanging clothes Water needed Yes, distilled or demineralised No Yes Upkeep Empty the tank, clean now and then Wipe the soleplate Empty the tank, descale To see simpler options, browse our irons . Steam Iron for Clothes: 1300W and 1440W compared The two variants differ in wattage, price and colour. Both share the same steam output, tank size, soleplate, cord, weight and warranty. Feature 1300W 1440W Price ₹1,099 ₹1,199 Colour Blue Green Soleplate Non-stick, double-coated Non-stick, double-coated Water tank 200 mL 200 mL Steam output 15 g/min 15 g/min Cleaning Self-clean function Self-clean function Cord 1.75 m, 360° swivel 1.75 m, 360° swivel Weight 1.1 kg 1.1 kg Size 27 x 15 x 11 cm 27 x 15 x 11 cm Warranty 2 years 2 years 1300W or 1440W: whi