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They say a chef is only as good as his or her tools… Lucky for us, whipping up a delicious treat is easy with a wide range of small appliances. Whether it’s the perfect cup of coffee or a scrumptious toasted sandwich, we’ve got the low down on all the products you need. Outside of the kitchen, we’ve got the latest information on personal care products and laundry care appliances to help you manage your home lifestyle. Our Small Appliances Buying Guide will help you find the right little helper for your home. When you’re satisfied about which product is right for you, you can view from a large selection, read real consumer reviews and find your local retailer to shop from!

CHOOSE A TYPE OF SMALL APPLIANCE

What is a small appliance?
A small appliance is usually a compact benchtop kitchen appliance that will help you prepare components of meals, help reheat already-made dishes or help you completely cook dishes without the need of using your larger kitchen appliances. Examples of small appliances include toasters and kettles, mixers and blenders and mini ovens and air fryers.

How do I know which small appliance is right for me?
This comes down to your needs in the kitchen. Do you need help saving time as you prepare meals or do you need a benchtop cooking appliance that can cook snacks and treats? Do you want to have professional coffee at home or maybe you want to seek a healthier alternative to soft drinks? Whatever your need, there is a small appliance that can help, read on in our Small Appliances Buying Guide to find out.

What to consider when buying a new small appliance?
With so many brands, styles and fashionable colours in the market, it’s hard to know where to start. You should first look at the basics of what you need, what your budget is before diving into the aesthetics. Ask yourself the below questions:

  • How much space do I have for my new small appliance?
  • How often will I use this small appliance?
  • How much do I want to spend on this small appliance?
  • Is it easy to maintain and clean the small appliance?
  • Does the small appliance come in varying colours to suit my kitchen décor?

Fancy a freshly brewed coffee? The coffee machine that will suit you depends on a number of things. To start with, ask yourself the following questions:

  • How often and when do you drink coffee?
  • Do you have any specifications like the size of cups you have?
  • What is your budget?
  • Where will you put your machine? How much space do you have?

Now let’s take look at the kind of coffee drinker you are…

Eddie Espresso
You like to have total control over every aspect of your coffee. You experiment with beans, adjust the temperature and coffee strength and have even been known to create an artwork with your perfectly frothed milk. A Manual Coffee Machine is best suited to you.

Armchair Aficionado
You know a good cup of coffee when you drink one, but if you had to start adjusting knobs and levers to get one you may as well pop down to the local café. You enjoy having choices and prefer to press a button for instant barista-like coffee. A Fully Automatic, Built-In or Pod Coffee Machine is ideal for you.

Busy Barista
You make a lot of coffee. Whether it’s for you, family or visitors you often find yourself whipping up multiple brews at a time. Flavour and frothed milk is important to you, but your machine needs to be easy to use while you concentrate on your conversation. A Manual, Fully Automatic or Built-In Coffee Machine is perfect for you.

Refined Robusta
Flavour is important to you, as is variety, but simple no mess coffee making is how you like to brew. It’s either coffee for one or two in your home and the most important part is the drinking not the labour. A Pod Coffee Machine is your best match.

You’re either a beans or pods person, but if you’re unsure, below are some of their characteristics to help you decide…

Pods/capsules
Benefits
  • Fresh for up to nine months
  • Wide choice of flavours
  • No mess option

Type of Drinker
  • Refined Robusta
  • Armchair Afficionado

Beans/Freshly ground beans
Benefits
  • Flexibility to create your perfect brew
  • The bean retains flavour for longer
  • Environmentally friendly waste that can be used in the garden

Type of Drinker
  • Busy Barista
  • Armchair Afficionado
  • Eddie Espresso

Whether you’re an Armchair Aficionado or a Busy Barista, you’ll find a product that’ll suit you from our large selection of coffee machines. To find out more about the different types of coffee machines available and how they work, keep on reading below…

FULLY AUTOMATIC COFFEE MACHINE

Who: Armchair Aficionado, Busy Barista

All you need to do is add beans and milk and at the press of a button this machine will do the work for you by freshly grinding the beans and frothing the milk; producing the perfect brew every time.

MANUAL COFFEE MACHINE

Who: Eddie Espresso, Busy Barista

These are fully manual machines and use a pump to push hot water through the ground beans of your choice. They give you the flexibility to have total control over your coffee experience with the ability to adjust factors such as temperature, coffee strength and milk texture. You will need to factor in a bean grinder and milk jug to your budget (see below for more detail on accessories).

Quick Tip – make sure you select the coffee brewing option as soon as you put the tamper in, otherwise you will burn the coffee and the flavour will be bitter.

POD COFFEE MACHINE

Who: Refined Robusta, Armchair Aficionado

These machines use capsules or pods with ground coffee inside them. They are very fast and easy to use. Some brands have extensive options of coffee types and flavours. They need very little maintenance. Many capsules and pods can even be recycled to help minimise your carbon footprint.

Quick Tip – Whatever your machine, make sure you run hot water without pod or ground coffee between cups. This ensures granules are washed away and don’t impact the flavour of the next cup.

BUILT-IN COFFEE MACHINE

Who: Armchair Aficionado, Busy Barista

A built-in coffee machine is simply a Fully Automatic Coffee Machine that’s encased in a frame, similar to an oven. The Built-In Coffee Machine is built into your kitchen cabinetry for a professional and stunning way to create and enjoy coffee. Built-In Coffee Machines help clear space on your kitchen’s benchtop.

COFFEE MACHINE ACCESSORIES TO LOVE!
Grinder
If you like to use whole beans and your machine doesn’t grind them for you, then you will need a grinder. They are small appliances that use a blade to finely grind the beans.

Milk Frother
While some coffee machines incorporate a milk steamer, some don’t. Adding frothed milk can transform an espresso to a café-quality cappuccino.

Milk Jug
The jug you froth your milk in will impact the texture of milk you produce. Look for Stainless Steel jugs with just enough height to fit the steam wand.

Portafilter
This is the device that holds the coffee in your automatic or manual coffee machine. They come with your machine when you purchase.

Tamper
This is the tool you need to compress the grounds into the portafilter to ensure water runs freely and evenly through the ground coffee beans.

Cleaning equipment
The manufacturer of your machine will recommend the optimal equipment for maintenance, including descaling chemicals and scrubbing brushes.

Quick Tip – Make sure you follow the instructions for cleaning and maintaining your machine so you can enjoy beautifully brewed coffees for years to come.
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Controlling what nutrients go into your body or mixing up the perfect batter is easy when you have the right tools. With many blenders and mixers on the market, you’ll be whipping up smoothies, cakes, juices, sauces and even soups in no time with little fuss and no mess.

CHOOSE BELOW

What: Juices, smoothies, soups, crushed ice, sauces and pastes.

Blending is very useful in various types of food preparation, from pureeing soups to crushing ice for cocktails. Having the blender that fits your lifestyle will make your time in the kitchen effortless.

There are some things you should consider when looking for a blender…

Capacity
How much do you blend? Look at the jug capacities to work out if they will suit your cooking needs.

Materials
What do you blend? If you’re using ingredients that are prone to staining, like carrots or turmeric, you may wish to consider a glass jug.

Functions and Controls
Some blenders have easy to use touchpad controls with settings for chopping, stirring, purifying and other tasks, look out for these functionalities as it will save you time in the kitchen.

Speed it Up
You should have at least three speed settings on your blender. Some feature pre-programmed functions and a gradual speed increase to reduce splash back. Need extra power? Look for a ‘boost’ power level to get maximum results.

CHOOSE A TYPE OF BLENDER

SINGLE-SERVE BLENDER

If you’re into making the occasional smoothie or juice, consider a single-serve blender. They’re perfect to whip up a quick and healthy drink, they’re easy to clean and don’t require a lot of storage space.

STICK BLENDER

Stick Blenders are handy tools to have in the kitchen. They take up minimal space and can achieve many tasks quickly, such as blending soups, mashing potatoes, whipping cream and plenty more. Some models come with a number of accessories such as a whisk, small blender for herbs and sauces and larger container for liquids.

HIGH POWERED BLENDER

These are blenders with powerful motors which are useful for ingredients that need a little more force; like crushing ice and making nut butters. They also tend to have a higher capacity jug.

Safety Tip – When blending, make sure you secure the lid and never blend hot ingredients. Wait for them to cool first.
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What: Cake batter, pizza dough, pasta, whipped cream and more.

Mixers are the perfect companion for bakers and dessert makers. From mixing cake batter, kneading pizza and even making fresh pasta, there’s a mixer to suit no matter what type of cook you are.

To help you find the right mixer, let’s first examine what you get up to in the kitchen and the different mixer considerations to take into account:

Avid or Part-time chef
How do you cook? Do you like to make endless desserts or do you bake cakes every now and then?

Power
The higher the wattage (W) of the motor, the more powerful the mixer will be. Ideally, you should get the highest wattage that’s within your budget.

Speed Settings
Having varied speed settings and the ability to adjust them gives you more control over your mixing needs. Some things need to be mixed at high-speed, like egg whites, whereas bread dough requires slower and smoother mixing.

Capacity
Bench mixer bowls hold between 1.5L to 7L, but 5L will suit most cooks. Some come with multiple bowls which would suit a busy chef.

Attachments
Many mixers feature added attachments that can help expand your repertoire of recipes such as dough hooks for kneading bread or pasta rollers for flattening and cutting pasta.

Easy Cleaning
Consider getting a mixer with removable blades and components for easy cleaning. Dishwasher safe parts immensely helps with the cleaning effort.

Match your décor

There are many mixers available with stylish designs that you can use to match the décor of your kitchen. Some manufacturers use the design across a number of small appliances, so you can match your mixer with the toaster, kettle and food processor to create a super chic look.

There are two types of mixers to choose from: Stand Mixers and Hand Mixers. Stand Mixers commonly come with single tool attachments while hand mixers come with twin tool attachments. Below is a table to give you an understanding of which mixer is best suited for what tasks:

Stand Mixer with single tool attachments
For: The serious and regular cook

  • Can handle heavier loads
  • Knead dough
  • Higher price point

Hand Mixer with twin tool attachments
For: The part-time cook

  • Whisk and mix well
  • Less expensive
  • Stores away neatly

 

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A food processor is like having a sous chef in the kitchen to handle all the grunt work – slicing, dicing, chopping, mashing – leaving you with more time to focus on the creative side of cooking. To help you find the best food processor for your needs, we’ve outlined below the different components you should consider.

Power
The higher the wattage (W) of the motor, the more powerful the food processor will be. Ideally, you should get the highest wattage that’s within your budget.

Power Levels
Having varied power levels and the ability to adjust them gives you more control over your chopping, dicing and slicing. Some food processors may only come with an automatic power level and a ‘boost’ setting while other food processors offer varied power levels to help you ease into the task you require.

Capacity
The size of the bowl you need depends on what you’re going to be processing. A small bowl with a 2L capacity is great for pastes and sauces, whereas a larger bowl of up to 5L would suit soups and dips. If you’re worried about certain foods staining, ensure you look for bowls that are made of glass instead of plastic. Keep an eye out for a blender attachment with capacity up to 2L, which is ideal to make smoothies and shakes from the same food processor base.

Accessorises
&
Attachments
You’ll find all sorts of accessories and attachments that may come with the food processor. Ensure you choose the food processor that includes the attachments which will suit your cooking. From chopping blades to a thick slice grate, French fry disc and julienne disc, there are accessories to suit any processing task in the kitchen.

Storage & Easy Cleaning
Keep an eye out for food processors that are able to store all the attachments for easy access and a tidy kitchen. Having dishwasher safe parts is also a good idea to reduce the cleaning effort.

Match your décor
There are many food processors available with stylish designs that you can use to match the décor of your kitchen. Some manufacturers use the design across a number of small appliances, so you can match your food processor with the mixer, kettle and toaster to create a super chic look.

A food processor will save you time and effort preparing ingredients and meals so you can gain back your confidence in the kitchen. If you’re in the market for a new food processor, browse our large range to view their features and benefits, read consumer reviews and find them at your local retailer to shop today!

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There are many clever small appliances that both reduce your time in the kitchen and cook delicious meals for you.

Some of these convenient small cooking appliances include slow cookers, which can cook while you’re at work or if you’re after a healthier cooking option, air fryers can help you treat yourself to fried snacks without all the oil and fat.

A lot of small cooking appliances are compact and easily fit on the kitchen benchtop. One such example are benchtop multi-function ovens, which boasts all the oven functions you know and love in a neat package that’s great for a snack.

Whatever your cooking task, you’re bound to find a small appliance that will help you get the job done. Below, we run through a range of our small cooking appliances and when you’re ready to shop, you can view the products, read reviews and find them at your local retailer!

What: Soups, curries, casseroles, dips, cakes and more!

Slow Cookers and Multi Cookers are super-handy cooking appliances that can cook for you while you’re at work or spending time doing the things you love, (instead of slaving over the cooktop). Just prepare your ingredients, pop them into the cooker, set the power levels and leave it to cook.

Slow Cookers basically have few settings to let you ‘slow cook’ your meals over an extended period of time, usually up to 8 hours. The types of dishes you can cook with a Slow Cooker often need the extra time, such as Soups, Slow Cooked Meats, Curries and Pastas.

If you’re interested in more than just slow cooking and want to have the option to cook all types of meals, then a Multi Cooker is a better fit! Multi Cookers offer a wide range of cooking functions from Pressure Cooking to Browning, Steaming, cooking Rice/Grains, Dessert and Yoghurt. Multi Cookers can cook everything a Slow Cooker can and more, from plain rice to sautéing vegetables, simmering sauces and making cakes and yogurts.

To help you find the right Slow or Multi Cooker to fit your needs, keep an eye out for the below considerations:

Capacity
Are you just making meals for one or are you feeding the whole family? Slow and Multi Cookers come with various capacities so keep in mind how many servings you need. A cooking pot or bowl with up to 5L capacity can easily feed 4 people while larger bowls of 7.6L could feed up to 12 people – that’s a dinner party sorted!

Power & Cooking Settings
Do you just want to set, leave and let the cooker do all the hard work, or would you prefer to have some control over the cooking process? Entry-level Slow Cookers and Multi Cookers may just have one touch buttons to give you a pre-set cooking function while some models will have more buttons to give you control flexibility. Think about the type of cook you are and whether you will need the extra controls or not.

Smart Connectivity
Some current models of Slow and Multi Cookers come with Artificial Intelligence and smart connectivity, meaning they can be connected to the Wi-Fi and monitored and controlled via an app on your smartphone or smart device.

Dishwasher Safe Parts
Cookers that come with dishwasher safe parts such as dishwasher safe bowls, lids and utensils makes it easier for you to enjoy your meals, reducing the need to wash up by hand.

Whether you’re time poor or you just want the flexibility to spend time outside of the kitchen, inspect our range of Slow and Multi Cookers and shop at your local retailer or online today!

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BENCHTOP OVENS & AIR FRYERS

What: Mini pizzas, hot chips, roast chicken, toasting bread and more!

Benchtop ovens are versatile ovens that occupy very little space on your kitchen’s benchtop yet they offer all the functions you would find in a typical oven. Bake, grill, toast, keep warm and many models now even come with an ‘air fry’ function so you can cook up any snack or small meal when you please.

Air Fryers use rapid heat technology to fry all your favourite treats without the need for the amount of oil and fat you would use when deep frying. If you’re after a healthier and guilt free alternative, then an Air Fryer will be your best friend. Enjoy hot chips, chicken nuggets and more with little to no oil. At most, you can just spray some oil spray to get the same result as traditional frying.

If you’re not sure whether a Benchtop Oven or Air Fryer is for you, have a think about the below factors and then check out our range to help you make the best decision for your needs:

Capacity
Benchtop ovens vary in size, with some ovens only offering space for light toasting and grilling while others boast space for baking a 12” pizza or even roasting a full chicken. Consider how you might be using the oven and whether you need it to be big or small enough to meet both your cooking needs and your space. Air Fryers come with frying baskets where you place your food to cook. The average Air Fryer basket features 5L capacity which is great for frying a bag of hot chips while some Air Fryers have a large basket up to 10L which is ideal for a roast or sections of meat.

Cooking Functions
Benchtop ovens offer a myriad of oven functions to cook with that you might not need to use your usual oven. As mentioned previously, some benchtop ovens might even have an ‘air fryer’ function, eliminating the need for a separate Air Fryer. Air Fryers on the other hand, are great to have if you regularly enjoy tasty and crispy treats, with some models having a ‘bake’, ‘grill’ and other pre-set functions to help cook a variety of dishes.

Your Space
Ensure you find a benchtop oven or air fryer that not only suits your cooking needs but also your space. If you have limited kitchen benchtop space, you’re best to purchase a smaller oven which will help minimise the clutter.

Dishwasher Safe Parts
Having dishwasher safe parts like trays, cooking baskets and utensils will help minimise the need to hand wash after cooking.

No matter what you or the family enjoys during the day, from a toasted sandwich to mini pizzas or hot chips, find the best Benchtop Oven or Air Fryer by clicking on the below link. View product features, read real consumer reviews and then buy them in store or online.

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BREAKFAST

What: Coffee, Tea, Toast, Crumpets, Raisin Toast and more.

Undeniably one of the most common and most-used small appliances are those we use for breakfast: Kettles and Toasters. From boiling hot water for making your first cup of coffee or tea and toasting bread, crumpets or raisin toast to fuel your day, kettles and toasters play a more important role than we think.

Whether you’re replacing a broken model, upgrading in size or moving out for the first time, we’ll guide you to the features you should look out for to find the perfect kettle and toaster for your needs.

Capacity
Do you live by yourself or are you in a family household? These are important factors to determine just how small or large your kettle and toaster should be. Many kettles come with a 1.7L capacity which is enough for approximately 7 teacups which is perfect when you have guests over. Some kettles have a smaller capacity, such as 1.5L and 1L capacity, which is ideal for single households or smaller kitchens.
Toasters are available with two types of slice slots: 2-slice and 4-slice. 2-slice toasters are great for smaller single or coupled households while families who have breakfast together in the mornings will benefit from a 4-slice toaster.

Power
The power of a kettle and toaster is usually indicated by wattage (W), with a higher wattage meaning a more powerful motor to heat your water or toast.

Functions & Controls
Many kettles come with minimal extra controls, meaning you just turn the kettle on and let it boil. If you’re quite particular on how hot your water should be or if you want to steep tea without burning it, more advanced kettles offer pre-set buttons which determines how ‘hot’ your water will be. Some of these pre-set buttons will heat water suitable for ‘Black tea’, ‘Green tea’ or even ‘Keep warm’.
The list of things you can toast in a toaster is bigger than ever with controls and functions to match. Many toasters will let you choose to ‘reheat’, ‘defrost’ and determine how dark your toast will be. Other toasters are more advanced and will let you toast according to what the piece of bread is, for example there might be a ‘white bread’, ‘grain’, ‘crumpet’ and ‘fruit’ toasting controls as well as an LED display so you know the toasting progress. If you opt for a 4-slice toaster, you’ll be happy to know that most have dual controls, so you and the other person have total control over your toast’s browning levels.

Match your Décor
There are many kettles and toasters available with stylish designs that you can use to match the décor of your kitchen. Some manufacturers use the design across a number of small appliances, so you can match your kettle and toaster with your food processor or mixer to create a super chic look.

Storage
Neatly store your kettle and toaster away with the convenience of cord storage. What this means is that the appliance’s cord should be able to wrap around at the bottom so you can neatly store the kettle or toaster away without any parts sticking out.
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From shaving and trimming your beard to blow drying and styling hair, Personal Care products are helpers that will make you look your best self. With numerous brands and styles on the market, it’s hard to know where to start when you’re shopping for a new hair dryer, shaver, grooming kit or hair straightener. To help you make the best purchasing decision, we’ve outlined some of the key factors to consider for each product.

HAIR DRYERS & STYLERS

Power
The power of a hair dryer or hair straightener is indicated by wattage (W), with a higher wattage meaning a more powerful motor to help you quickly dry or style your hair.

Technology
From faster drying times, quieter operation to ceramic coated plates that effortlessly glide over your hair as it protects it, hair dryers and stylers come with many technologies that will suit no matter what your hair situation.

Functions & Settings
Enjoy having control over your drying and styling with varied heat settings, airflow power and some even have a ‘cold shot’ which locks in your hairstyle to keep it in place.

Accessories & Attachments
Most hair dryers come with at least one styling attachment which can be easily placed and removed from the dryer’s nozzle to help style the look you want. Some of the most common attachments include a styling concentrator, diffuser and even a round brush.

Portability
For your convenience, some hair dryers and hair straighteners were designed to be compact with dual voltage to make it easier to take with you when travelling. Some travel-sized hair dryers and hair straighteners are smaller than the usual and might even fold up to take up minimal space.

SHAVERS & GROOMING KITS

Blades & Shaving Heads
Stainless Steel blades are widely available in many shavers and they’re the best to help provide a clean and close cut. Also keep an eye out for shaving heads that flex in multiple directions which will better reach all contours of your face.

Wet & Dry
Shavers and groomers of today can usually be used dry or wet in the shower which offers flexible user experience. Ensure to check the model that you’re interested in can be used wet to avoid any accidents.

Runtime
Cordless shaving and grooming is the new norm and with this comes cordless runtime. Depending on the battery power, you can shave, trim and style cordlessly anywhere between 30 to 70 minutes.

Accessories & Attachments
You’ll find that shavers may come with a pop-up trimmer included and some have a beard styling attachment and comb trimming guides which will help you trim and style your facial hair. Additional accessories like lubricating oil, barber’s scissors, cleaning brush and storage bag are a bonus.

Portability
A compact design, worldwide voltage, travel lock and carry pouch, these are all the things you should keep an eye out for it you want to take your electric shaver or grooming kit with you.

HAIR REMOVAL

Numbers of Blades
The number of blades the shaver or epilator has will mean a closer and better hair removal result for you.

Head Shape & Flexibility
An extra wide shaver or epilator head and a pivoting motion will both cover more skin surface area to effectively remove hair in one go.

Wet & Dry
Look out to see if the shaver or epilator can be operated dry only or both wet and dry, giving you more options to use your hair removal product with gels or lotions in the shower or bath.

Runtime
Not all hair removal products are cordless. For those that are, look for a long cordless runtime, with many sitting either around or just under 60 minutes runtime.

Suitable Skin & Hair Type
Ensure the hair removal product is suited to your skin and hair type. Some shavers and epilators may only work well on naturally dark blonde, brown or black hair and might not be suitable for red or white/grey hair. Always check to be sure.

Suitable Areas
Like your skin and hair type, check to see which areas the hair removal device can be used on before buying. Some shavers and epilators may only be ideal for legs and arms while some are more suitable for most areas of the body.

Settings
Gentle, auto or strong, slow or fast, ensure you choose the hair removal product that offers the settings you will need.

Accessories & Attachments
Make your life easier with attachments and accessories that will help remove hair from almost any part of your body. A Precision Bikini Trimmer, Adjustable Length Comb and Detail Trimmer will help meet all your needs while an Exfoliating Head and Massage Pads will be a bonus for your skin care routine.

Taking care and looking after yourself is easy with the right Personal Care appliances by your side. Now that you know what you need and what to look out for, browse through our Personal Care range to view products, read reviews and shop online or in store at your local retailer!

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Straighten out wrinkles, steam clean your garments or refresh delicates with irons and steamers. Whether you have jeans and t-shirts on rotation or you have a wardrobe full of delicate woollens and silk items, you’ll find an iron or steamer to suit. In order to get the right iron or steamer for your laundry care needs, you will first have to take into account the below considerations:

Power
The power of an iron and garment steamer is usually indicated by wattage (W), with a higher wattage meaning a more powerful motor to tackle any stubborn wrinkles and creases. As a guide, most irons and garment steamers will feature power anywhere between 1000W to 2400W.

Water Tank Capacity
Irons and steamers have a water spray or steam function which helps straighten out heavy fabrics and is great to get around difficult areas like pockets and collars. Having a larger water tank will get you further when you need the water. Most irons have a water tank with approximately 300ml capacity while garment steamers have a larger water tank from 1L to 2L to help generate the steam required.

Heat Up Time
When you’re rushing out the door yet need a clean shirt to wear, you’d want to be able to iron quick fast. When shopping around for a new iron or garment steamer, look out for the heat-up time as many boast heat-up in under a minute, meaning you can get started quickly after powering on.

Settings
No matter what the garment, there should be a setting or power level suitable. Most irons have the fabric settings of Nylon, Wool, Cotton and a Eco setting to reduce power consumption. Garment steamers will usually have varying steam settings to suit different types of fabrics and a Sanitise option may be available to help refresh and remove bacteria from garments.

Garment Care Technology
Keep an eye out for non-stick soleplates and gentle garment settings or technologies that will ensure your clothes are best looked after for long lasting wear.

Safety
Handling an iron or garment steamer comes with its risk and ensure your new appliance comes with safety features to keep you safe when using it. Some of the safety functions to look out for include Anti-drip, Horizontal position notice and Automatic Switch-Off.

Step out with freshly ironed garments with your new iron or garment steamer. View the latest models from leading brands, read real consumer reviews and shop them in store or online at your local retailer.

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