Irons
Irons and steam stations: steam irons 1800–3200 W with ceramic or SteamGlide soleplate, steam generators, cordless and travel irons. Philips, Tefal, Gorenje, ETA, Polti.
Products
Gorenje SIK2600WB Steam Iron 2600 W, 450 ml Tank, Ceramic Soleplate
Philips DST7020/20 Steam Iron 2800 W, 300 ml Tank, SteamGlide Plus
Philips DST5040/80 Steam Iron 2600W with 45g/min
Gorenje SIK2200WB steam iron 2200 W, 450 ml, ceramic soleplate
Philips DST7011/20 Steam Iron 2600 W, 300 ml, SteamGlide Plus
Gorenje SIK2400BKV Steam Iron 2400 W, 450 ml Water Tank, Ceramic Soleplate
Tefal FV5735E0 Easygliss Plus Steam Iron 2500 W, 270 ml
TEFAL FV2863E1 steam iron 2500 W, 270 ml tank, ceramic soleplate
Tefal Virtuo 30 FV2C41G0 Steam Iron
Philips DST7050/70 Steam Iron 2800W Green
Philips DST7040/80 7000 Series Steam Iron 2800 W, 300 ml
ETA Chloe Steam Iron 2600W Ceramic Soleplate
Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9844E0 Steam Iron 3200W
Tefal FV8066E0 3000W Durilium Airglide Steam Iron
TEFAL FV2839E0 Steam Iron 2400W | Ceramic Soleplate
Philips DST7510/80 Blue/Gold 3200W 260 g/min Steam Iron
ETA Vapore 4290 90000 Steam Iron 3000 W, 1500 ml Tank, Black
Philips DST2020/90 2000W Steam Iron with 25g/min continuous steam
Camry CR 5036 Steam Iron 3400W Ceramic Soleplate
Polti Vaporella 505 Pro Steam Generator Iron 1750W
Tefal FV1711 Virtuo Steam Iron 24g/min Blue
TEFAL FV1713E0 Virtuo 2000W Steam Iron Dark Blue
Camry CR 5040 Steam Travel Iron 1600W Compact
Philips OneTurn GC215/20 Steam Iron 1800 W, 200+300 ml, Blue
Philips 9000 series PSG9040/80 steam generator, 3100 W
How to choose an iron
A good iron glides easily, gives enough steam and does not drip. The difference between a cheap and a good model shows most in the soleplate and the steam — choose by those.
- Power. 1800–2200 W heats up in a minute and suits everyday ironing; 2400–3200 W holds its temperature on thick denim and linen and produces more steam.
- Steam. Continuous steam of 25–50 g/min smooths ordinary fabrics; a steam boost of 150–250 g/min straightens creased bedding and trouser creases. Vertical steam refreshes clothes on the hanger.
- Soleplate. Ceramic glides easily and does not scratch; Philips SteamGlide and Tefal Durilium resist wear; stainless steel is durable but heavier. A pointed tip gets between buttons.
- Water tank and limescale. 250–350 ml is enough for a pile of laundry; an anti-scale system and self-clean extend the life. Estonia's water is hard — choose a model with a scale collector.
- Steam station or iron. A steam generator (Philips PerfectCare, Polti Vaporella) delivers 5–8 bar of pressure and 120 g/min of continuous steam — a family's weekly wash is done in half the time. A compact iron is lighter and fits in a cupboard.
- Safety. Auto shut-off after 30 seconds on its side and 8 minutes upright; anti-drip keeps fabric dry at low temperatures.
Irons in our range
Steam irons — Philips 2000, 3000, 5000, 7000 and 8000 series (SteamGlide soleplate, steam boost up to 250 g/min), Tefal Virtuo and Easygliss, Gorenje 2200–2600 W, ETA Sophia and Kiara, Camry and Adler — the classic for every home. Steam stations Philips 7000 and 9000 series (up to 3100 W) and Polti Vaporella for families and large loads. The cordless iron ETA Kiara charges on its base. Travel irons by Cecotec, Camry and Tristar at 1000–1200 W with a folding handle fit in a suitcase. A dry iron ETA 1000 W — simple and steam-free.
Brands
Philips is the market leader in irons — OptimalTemp technology irons every fabric at one temperature with no adjustment. Tefal Durilium soleplates and the Easygliss range are known for their glide. Polti is the Italian steam-station specialist, Gorenje and ETA offer good value, and Adler, Camry and Mesko are the cheapest way to get a steam iron home.
Related products
To refresh dresses and suits see garment steamers; for drying laundry, tumble dryers and washing machines. The full selection is in home appliances.
Frequently asked questions
Iron or garment steamer? An iron gives sharp creases and smooth shirts; a steamer is faster for refreshing dresses, jackets and curtains. Many households use both.
Is a steam station worth it? Yes, if you iron more than an hour a week or lots of bedding — the steam is 3–4 times stronger and the iron itself is light because the water sits in a separate tank.
What water should I use? Tap water, which is hard in Estonia, is best mixed half and half with distilled water. Pure distilled water on its own is not recommended by manufacturers.
Why does the iron drip? The soleplate has not yet reached steam temperature — wait for the light to go out. If it drips when hot, the tank is overfilled or limescale is blocking the vents.
What is OptimalTemp? A Philips technology that keeps soleplate temperature and steam at a level where silk and denim iron on the same setting without scorching.