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Ideal Home
Lauren Bradbury

Steaming vs ironing - which is better for your clothes and works harder to tackle the wrinkles?

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Washing our clothes is part and parcel of everyday life, but we all want to make the task as fast and easy as possible. That's why it's handy to know the winner of the steaming vs ironing debate to make short work of crumbled sheets, creased shirts and wrinkled jeans.

The best clothes steamers and the best steam irons are two of the most popular appliances among the Ideal Home team. We’ve tested countless de-wrinklers over the years, and both have the ability to leave your clothes fresh and smooth. However, choosing between them can seem impossible when they both offer very different perks and some very considerable downsides. 

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