Tefal Access Steam+ Handheld Clothes Steamer, 1600 W, Black and Silver, DT8150, 115 x 145 x 275mm

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Next up we thought it would be useful to narrow down our search a bit more and only look at Irons made by Tefal. We managed to find 17 options at Currys. These powerful gadgets banish dishevelment in an instant, using steam to relax the fabric of your clothes. Consequently, any creases simply fall away. Their sorcery doesn’t end there – because the steamer’s plate never touches fabric directly, they are much safer to use than an iron on delicate textiles like linen. That’s no more scorch marks, then. Next up after looking at the category and the average prices, we thought it would be good to take a look at the brand, Tefal.

Setting yourself a budget will really help you to narrow down your search. It can also help you to avoid the slippery slope of buying a really expensive product that perhaps had advanced specifications that you didn’t need or couldn’t actually afford. That’s probably where the trade-off comes in. Do you really want to spend long periods of time wresting with an ironing board and all of the palaver of ironing when you can get a very acceptable result with a steamer? Points to Note About the Steamer In the Irons category, 42 products cost more than TEFAL Access Steam DT8150 Hand Steamer and 33 cost less. How much are Tefal Irons? In my opinion, the results are pretty good. Often when ironing, I accidentally manage to make new creases and then need to iron them “out” again. This is not the case with this steamer. Just let the steam do the work. The overall quality of any product is important, but it’s especially important when you’re considering Irons. You’re making an important investment in this product so you want to be sure that it’s going to be durable and serve its purpose for a decent length of time.Description: Top features: – Smooths creases out of your clothes in a flash – Sanitising steam keeps your clothes clean – Easy to use and look after Smooths creasesThe handy Tefal Access Steam+ DT8150 Hand Steamer smooths out creases in all your clothes so you’ll always look your best whatever the occasion. From crumpled shirts to folded skirts, your clothes will be ready to wear in moments – you can even add a turbo boost shot of steam if you come across stubborn creases.Sanitising steamThe Tefal DT8150 Hand Steamer also gives your clothes a spruce up by steaming away 99.9% of bacteria, so everything you wear is as fresh as the day it was bought. It’s safe to use on practically all fabrics too – even your delicate items.Easy to useThe Access Steam+ is easy to use and it heats up in just 40 seconds – ideal if you’re in a rush. It’s got a removable water tank that’s simple to refill and it also comes with a host of accessories including a fabric brush and a travel bag.

There were also a total of 44 products that were more expensive from Tefal and 3 that were cheaper. Price of Tefal products in the Irons category Never add such products to the water tank. These contain organic waste or minerals that condense under the influence of heat and cause spitting, brown dripping or premature aging of your appliance. What should I do if my appliance is not working?Leaving home in creased clothing is a move best condemned to room 101. There is simply no excuse, not even when sporting your finest linen suit. But rest assured my friend, we’re not suggesting you turn to the iron. No, there is a tool much better suited to maintaining your well-groomed reputation: a garment steamer. Steaming is the modern way to enjoy fresh, crease-free clothes. Garment steamers heat up in seconds and are easy to use, including on soft furnishings like sheets and curtains. Most offer a range of settings so you can adapt the power to your fabric and avoid any damage. Best of all, there’s no need to faff around with an ironing board!

They considered how easy and comfortable each garment steamer felt to use and noted if it dripped or spat. Its manoeuvrability, controls and overall design were also taken into account before awarding a final score.The product is in "Stand-by" mode ==> Press the "On-Off" button and wait until it stops flashing. The appliance is no longer heating. The next step in the price analysis was to look at the average price you would typically expect to pay for Irons and as Currys PC World was selected for this review we’ve used them for gathering our information on the average price of Irons.

Let’s be realistic about this. There is likely never going to be a better way to get really deep wrinkles out of clothes other than by using an iron. It’s worth considering your needs and the energy usage of your clothes steamer prior to purchasing. If you plan to use your steamer for a couple of items, then a light energy, handheld device will do just fine. However, as the photos show, for lightly creased clothing, the Tefal DT8150 has done a pretty decent job here. The final images (a cotton business shirt that was a bit creased) came up as acceptable in my mind but an iron would have managed to make it slightly better. And, if you’re taking your steamer on the road, accessories such as folding hangers, collar presses and lint removers can be useful. How we test garment steamersThe product is in "Stand-by" mode ==> Press the "On-Off" button and wait until it stops flashing. I can see water leaks. All steaming is done with the garment already on a coathanger, so it feels like it saves a bit of time when you have finished using the steamer on each item Be ready: With a 25-second heat-up time, Access Steam Force won’t keep you waiting. Plus, new heated soleplate technology avoids damp spots, so your clothes are ready to wear right away. *Compared to DT8150