10 Best Steam Irons UK 2024 | Philips, Tefal and More

This Russell Hobbs product is incredibly clear-cut and simple with its one temperature technology that allows you to just focus on getting the job done. It has a ceramic soleplate that allows you to sail over your fabrics with supreme smoothness. This model also allows you to vertically iron which is ideal for shirts, suits, blouses and evening gowns. 

Additionally, it has an auto shut off that will kick in after being left plate down for 30 seconds without use, which is great for those that are a little forgetful. Plus, it has anti-scale and self-cleaning features that should mean that this will stick around with you for a long time. We think this iron is great, and certainly the best value for money, and that's why it takes our number 1 spot! 

This offering from Bosch is just brilliantly straightforward to use. It comes with a beneficial 3-metre cord, a good-sized and clear water tank, and a soft-grip handle that is ergonomically designed with a thumb rest for your comfort and convenience. 

Most importantly though, it's fantastic at removing creases. Its Ceranium Glissée soleplate has excellent heat distribution and smoothly glides through all fabrics, making your experience painless and dare we say it, pleasant.   

For a mid-range iron, this offering from Philips certainly packs a punch with its 250g steam boost, a feature normally reserved for more premium irons. It also has a very respectable 50g/per min continuous steam flow, so you should have no problem taking on the heaviest and most stubborn creases. 

Along with this comes the SteamGlide soleplate, a stainless steel coated in titanium, which has no issues gliding smoothly across all fabrics. Furthermore, this added layer makes the soleplate even tougher, so you don't have to worry if you're going over zippers or buttons. On top of all this, it comes with an auto shut off and easy to clean functions. 

To prevent annoying battles with a cord that can slow down your ironing, this lightweight and cordless iron from Tower could be your answer. A short 30 seconds heat-up time is all it needs to give you 35 seconds of usage for a vigorous ironing experience. 

Simply recharge the iron by placing it back on the base for 15-20 seconds between usage and you're good to go. The generous tank capacity allows you to glide through a whole basket of laundry with just one fill, helping you to save even more time and fuss. For a cordless, lightweight option that gets the job done, this is our pick.

Firstly, we really like the aesthetic of this iron; it looks like something Bruce Wayne would use to iron his Batsuit - which is to say it's very modern and sleek looking. Luckily, it also has a bunch of great features, such as the optimal water tank and anti-scale features which see that it doesn't need too much attention after use. Additionally, it heats up pretty quickly too. 

Now you might be thinking the steam flow is sub-par, which would be correct, but reviewers have found that the sufficient 210 g steam boost function more than makes up for this, helping you out wrestle those relentless rumples. 

This product from Morphy Richards is perfect if you always wanted a steam generator iron but just don't have the space, as it has 1.5 bar pressurised pump so you'll be getting a strong constant steam flow. It also has handy anti-scale and self-cleaning technology, so you don't have to worry about it getting clogged up any time soon. 

It also comes with a nifty crease light that enables you clear vision in those difficult to see rumple situations. We just wish they'd put a light in the water tank, as it can be rather tricky to see the water level through the container.

Morphy Richards is taking us into the 21st Century with a cordless steam iron that makes for hassle-free glide and manoeuvrability. The iron can be easily docked on its easyCHARGE 360 degree charging base whenever it's not in use, or in between ironing to maximize its performance. 

The ceramic soleplate means that it will glide smoothly over all types of fabrics. With quick reheat time and powerful steam, plus a variety of controls means you can maximise the potential of your iron according to your needs. Plus, there are self-clean and auto-shut off functions too. 

If you've got a huge jumble to get through regularly then this iron could be right up your street. Firstly, it has an excellent glide, allowing you to swiftly run over the most robust of creases. Secondly, it has accurate temperature control that provides very little dripping, which, we don't know about you, but can be something that drives us a little bonkers. 

We do have some disputes, however, mainly that the steam boost function can only be used when you are using the iron at higher temperatures, so not ideal if you have tough creases on synthetic goods. Also, the 400 ml tank can make this surprisingly heavy to lift - it could help save on gym membership though? 

Breville has created a crease crushing monster with the PressXpress. It has a huge continuous steam flow of 60 g/per min which should see you breezing through the most resilient of materials with relative ease. And if you do hit a snag, then its 180 g steam boost should compound those crinkles for good.

This beauty also comes with terrific auto shut off, anti-scale, self-clean and anti-drip function so you can rest assured that you and your clothes are in the safest possible hands. Yes, it's a little on the heavy side with the 400 ml water tank, but we think the high steam flow makes it 100% worth it.  

This product is as straightforward as they come, with its one temperature technology that identifies the fabric that you're ironing and rightly self alters the temperature for quick crease removal. Quick tip: save yourself time by arranging the ironing pile in order of materials for even faster completion. 

This would have been right up there with the best on this list if it wasn't for a couple of minor issues. Firstly, again, the continuous steam output is less than we would recommend and secondly, the water tank is just short of what we recommend to be ideal. It's a real shame because this machine is brilliant otherwise.