Steam press iron

[trudileach]

I want to buy a table top steam press iron primarily to iron sheets but there seem to be so many on the market at so many different prices I am at a bit of a loss where to start.. anyone got one they could recommend or not as the case may be??

[Chessman]

We got one, and took it back after one week, they are good for businesses, but I wouldn't reccomend one for the domestic enviroment.

[trudileach]

This is a small business environment, what make/ model did you buy and was it only because you thought it not suitable for domestic ironing that you returned it?

[Chessman]

Afraid I can't remember the make, the main problem was getting rid of the water left in the steam compartment, the only way to empty it, was to press the steam button until it had all gone, by then our front room, which is the only room we have big enough for ironing, was like a sauna. Why don't you have a word with a dry cleaners, i'm sure they'd answer your questions. Good Luck.

[lady_p_gold]

The best one on the market is the Elna Press available from John Lewis.  It is pricey but well worth it and I do all my ironing with it.  It takes a bit of getting used to the new way of ironing but you soon do .  I do not know which make Chessman had, I do not understand what you mean about getting rid of the steam.  On the Elna there is just a small attachment which has the water in and you just squirt the spray on to the fabric.  You never need to empty it, and there is not much steam.   The difference in the price with some of the cheaper ones is that the Elna has a willow board inside and it will not warp with the steam like some cheaper ones.  If your cover wears out (after a couple of years!) you can get replacements.   

[lady_p_gold]

P S     www.elnapress.com

[Chessman]

Mabe it was just the model we had, but its like everything else, whatever suit you.

[lady_p_gold]

Exactly .. .a bit like the Dyson .. some love 'em, some hate 'em !!