Russell Hobbs Speedglide Iron Review

The Russell Hobbs Speedglide Steam Iron is a high output, variable steam, anti-drip steam iron with a whole host of features. It has a stainless steel soleplate, which is non-stick and allows for smooth and easy gliding. Its standard continuous steam output is 40g per minute, with a steam shot (boost) of 125g per minute. There's also a spray function which pre-moistens clothes which, together with the steam boost, ensures that tough creases are smoothed out with ease.

The Speedglide Steam Iron has variable steam options. They allow for the humidity, direction and steam power to be adjusted so as to suit your ironing requirements and preferences. The Speedglide can also perform a dry iron, which is particularly useful for more delicate garments such as those made from silk. The Speedglide is capable of freshening up hanging curtains, and smoothing out hanging jackets using the vertical steam function.

About Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs are a household name in the cleaning and kitchen appliances industry. They sell kettles, toasters, coffee machines, slow cookers, rice cookers, blenders, mixers, irons, steam generator irons, and much more. They are very well known in the UK and abroad. They export their products around the world.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Soleplate - The soleplate is made from stainless steel. It's a non-stick material, and therefore allows for a smooth and effective glide.
• Variable Controls - The iron offers a number of settings. The humidity, direction and steam intensity can all be adjusted on the go.
• Output - The continuous steam output is 40g per minute, with a steam shot of 125g per minute for tougher stains. These go well with the large 290ml water tank. There's also a spray function to dampen clothes before ironing. The iron is also capable of no steam output, effectively becoming a dry iron.
• Vertical Steaming - As mentioned above, the iron is capable of operating vertically, freshening up hanging curtains without you having to take them down. It also smooths out hanging suits and jackets.
• Anti-Drip - The iron protects against dripping, particularly at lower temperatures. You need not worry about water marks on clothes.
• Self-Clean - The iron cleans itself whilst working. It's particularly effective at removing impurities such as limescale, resulting in a longer operational lifespan.
• Power Cord - The power cord is 2 metres long.

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Summary

Overall, the Russell Hobbs Speedglide Steam Iron is up to standard. It's packed with features, the most notable of which are its stainless steel non-stick soleplate, its high steam output, its variable steam control, and its ability to steam vertically. It also protects itself against limescale, and has an anti-drip design. We rate the Russell Hobbs Speedglide Steam Iron 4 out of 5 stars.

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