10 Best Travel Irons UK 2022 | Russell Hobbs, Steamworks and More

1. For More Efficient Heating, Pick a Higher Wattage
2. Choose a Maximum Temperature of at Least 140°C
3. If You Want to Steam Garments, Opt for an 80 ML Water Tank
   
4. Look for an Iron With a Long Power Cord but a Small Overall Size and Weight 
   

For more power and faster heating, you should look for a device with as high a wattage as possible. A standard household iron is around 1100 watts, so this is a good number to aim for if you want a travel iron that works as effectively as a full-sized one.

In general, though, most travel irons are much smaller and less powerful. While this is fine for temporary use, we recommend selecting one with a wattage of at least 400 W to ensure that you can keep your clothes crumple-free on your trip. 

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Much like wattage, the maximum temperature on a travel iron won't necessarily need to be as high as a full-sized model. Since your clothes should only be prone to minor creases from packing, aiming for a maximum temperature of around 140°C should be enough to cover most of your travel needs. 

However, with such a wide range of fabrics on the market, one heat setting won't always be suitable for all garments. For particularly tough creases in clothes made from cotton, linen or rayon, your iron will need to reach 190-230°C.

If you prefer an iron with a steaming setting, you will need to look out for a product with a water tank. The water tank on a full-sized iron tends to be around 300 ml, but travel-sized options can't normally accommodate such large tanks. 

To steam iron a few garments at a time, a water tank of around 80 ml should be sufficient. However, if you plan to use the steam setting a lot, look for a larger tank that can hold 100-150 ml as this will save you repeated trips to the sink to fill up!

Try a clothes steamer for low-maintenance crease management.

If you're only using carry-on luggage or you have limited space in your suitcase, you should check the dimensions and weight of the iron before purchasing. Anything up to 700 g won't be too cumbersome and will be sturdy as well as lightweight. Irons in the 1-2 kg range tend to be tougher and less prone to damage but may cause you to go over your baggage limit.

One aspect you won't want to cut back on is the cord length — in fact, the cord should be as long as possible if you want to make ironing on the go convenient and avoid having to sit right by the plug socket. Cords measuring at least 1 metre will be suitable for most environments but 2 metres will be even handier.

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For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:

1. Duronic - 2-in-1 Vertical Travel Steam Iron for £39.99
2. ANSIO - Travel Iron for £29.97
3. Steamworks - Travel Iron for £13.50
4. Shoze - Household Travel Iron for £16.99
5. Russell Hobbs - Steam Glide Travel Iron for £11.99

This article's chosen EC site price listings are reflective of its publishing date.

This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.

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Written and researched by Alicia Byrne