Good press: Full steam ahead

Good press: Full steam ahead  

An iron is an iron is an iron? Not any more. Like all domestic appliances, the world of irons too has been transformed. Ironing is longer a tedious chore with these steaming hotties,  
Shopping for a suitable iron is not easy: Steam or dry? With automatic shut-off or without? Do we really need the spray function, and the many fabric settings? Cordless or with a retractable cord perhaps? Does self-clean really work? Before deciding on a brand and model, here are a few things to ask you.
Do you iron only when you have to — perhaps when the dhobi’s sloppy job needs improving upon, or for a last-minute press before dressing for work or a party? Then what you need is different from a home where heavy-duty ironing of every garment, including linen, bed-sheets, table cloths and pillow covers happens regularly. Is it for a college-going offspring or for a frequent business traveler who lives (and dresses) our of a suitcase?