Why You Should Iron Less and Steam More

Why You Should Iron Less and Steam More

Garment steamers (£30-60 for handheld; £100-200 for stand) handle most everyday wrinkle removal faster than ironing. Better for delicates, no scorching risk, faster setup.

Where steaming wins over ironing

Knitwear, silk, wool, blouses, dresses. Quickly refreshing items between wears. Travel (compact steamer fits in luggage). Saves the time and aggravation of setting up ironing board for one shirt.

Keep iron for crisp shirts and trousers where pressing matters. Use steamer for everything else. Most households save 30-60 minutes weekly with the swap.