Steam Iron Brands and Links

Ironing techniques

You can save money and prolong the life of your clothing if you steam wrinkles out instead of taking them to a dry cleaner. See our report on garment steamers for more information.

HowStuffWorks.com provides time-saving ironing tips.

If you want to review the ironing basics, Real Simple provides some techniques to get you started.

Likewise, if you want to learn how to achieve a perfectly ironed shirt, Martha Stewart shows you how in this report.

The Whirlpool manufacturer's site, Whirlpool Institute of Fabric Science, provides some useful ironing tips.

The U.K.-based consumer site Which? offers a comprehensive comparison of steam irons and steam generators.

ConsumerReports.org offers tips on how to get wrinkles out of your laundry.

ConsumerReports.org also offers a guide to finding the best steam iron for your needs.

About.com guide Mary Marlowe Leverette offers tips on how to select a steam iron. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Steam iron brands

These websites for some of the top steam iron manufacturers will provide detailed specifications, and warranty and service information:

Black & Decker

Hamilton Beach

Panasonic

Proctor Silex

Reliable

Rowenta

T-fal