Of course, the bigger the water tank, the longer your steamer will last. Transparent casing is handy for knowing when a refill is required. Look for a choice of steam settings if you’re likely to be steaming an array of fabrics, including more delicate silk, chiffon and velvet. If you plan on using your clothes steamer for one-off occasions or touch-ups, a smaller tank will suffice, ideally with a transparent casing so you know when to refill it. Let’s be realistic about this. There is likely never going to be a better way to get really deep wrinkles out of clothes other than by using an iron. We searched for all of the Irons that we could find at Currys. In total we found 77 different products available. Consider the brand. We’ll go into more detail in a moment about brand and whether Tefal is your best option for Irons. But the point here is just to make sure you’re factoring in brand when considering the quality of a product. Some brands will be better known for quality than others, and no doubt some of the much higher quality brands will attract a higher price for their products.

Do not use your appliance. To avoid any danger, have it replaced by an approved repair centre. Various topics Where can I dispose of my appliance at the end of its life span? Of the 59 products in the Irons category, 37 were more expensive than TEFAL Access Steam DT8150 Hand Steamer and 21 were cheaper. Prices from Tefal

Next up we thought it would be useful to narrow down our search a bit more and only look at Irons made by Tefal. We managed to find 17 options at Currys.

The specification we have listed from Currys PC World for TEFAL Access Steam DT8150 Hand Steamer is: In my opinion, the results are pretty good. Often when ironing, I accidentally manage to make new creases and then need to iron them “out” again. This is not the case with this steamer. Just let the steam do the work. And we’re not done extolling their virtues, yet. The steam’s high heat can kill bacteria, meaning your clothes are refreshed without turning to the washing machine or the dry cleaner. They’ll make light work of cleaning up the upholstery before the in-laws arrive, too. All steaming is done with the garment already on a coathanger, so it feels like it saves a bit of time when you have finished using the steamer on each item Description: Top features: – Smooths creases out of your clothes in a flash – Sanitising steam keeps your clothes clean – Easy to use and look after Smooths creasesThe handy Tefal Access Steam+ DT8150 Hand Steamer smooths out creases in all your clothes so you’ll always look your best whatever the occasion. From crumpled shirts to folded skirts, your clothes will be ready to wear in moments – you can even add a turbo boost shot of steam if you come across stubborn creases.Sanitising steamThe Tefal DT8150 Hand Steamer also gives your clothes a spruce up by steaming away 99.9% of bacteria, so everything you wear is as fresh as the day it was bought. It’s safe to use on practically all fabrics too – even your delicate items.Easy to useThe Access Steam+ is easy to use and it heats up in just 40 seconds – ideal if you’re in a rush. It’s got a removable water tank that’s simple to refill and it also comes with a host of accessories including a fabric brush and a travel bag.

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Setting yourself a budget will really help you to narrow down your search. It can also help you to avoid the slippery slope of buying a really expensive product that perhaps had advanced specifications that you didn’t need or couldn’t actually afford. It’s worth considering your needs and the energy usage of your clothes steamer prior to purchasing. If you plan to use your steamer for a couple of items, then a light energy, handheld device will do just fine. That’s probably where the trade-off comes in. Do you really want to spend long periods of time wresting with an ironing board and all of the palaver of ironing when you can get a very acceptable result with a steamer? Points to Note About the Steamer

In the Irons category, 42 products cost more than TEFAL Access Steam DT8150 Hand Steamer and 33 cost less. How much are Tefal Irons?

User manual and frequently asked questions Access' Steam +

View TEFAL Ultimate Anti-Scale FV9788 Steam Iron TEFAL Pro Express Care High Pressure GV9060G0 Steam Generator Iron Steaming is the modern way to enjoy fresh, crease-free clothes. Garment steamers heat up in seconds and are easy to use, including on soft furnishings like sheets and curtains. Most offer a range of settings so you can adapt the power to your fabric and avoid any damage. Best of all, there’s no need to faff around with an ironing board! The overall quality of any product is important, but it’s especially important when you’re considering Irons. You’re making an important investment in this product so you want to be sure that it’s going to be durable and serve its purpose for a decent length of time. Others offer features and attachments such as brushes to refresh upholstery, lint removers and scent infusers, to use on a variety of garments. Look for a large water tank if you’ve got a big pile of clothes to plough through, as it will ensure you don’t have to keep stopping and refilling.