Good press: Full steam ahead

Good press: Full steam ahead

It shuts itself off, so you never have to suffer moments of panic. ‘This feature will ensure your iron is never a safety hazard,’ claim spokes-people, at Usha International. The anto-clean function ensures that mineral deposits don’t clog up the iron, causing blackish smears on your clothes.
‘A non-stick, non-scratch sole plate will not only glide smoothly over all fabrics, it will also prevent clothes from being scorched by residues of starch,1 Look out for terms like Silver Stone or Careeza coating when you read the brochures — they protect the plate from being damaged by metal hooks or buttons. The sole plate size of an iron too is a consideration, as the larger the surface, the quicker you can press a garment