Choosing an iron that’s easy to use (view report contents)
Ufesa PV 156 Vertinox 1500
| Price | £35.00 |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Temperature control | |
| Large control with good grip | Good |
| Easy to turn/push without force | Very Good |
| Easy to set temperature | Good |
| Labelling easy to see | Average |
| Indicator Lights | |
| All lights large and bright | No |
| Filling with water | |
| Iron can be filled without tipping | No |
| Easy to fill | Average |
| Easy to see water level | Very Poor |
| Steam features | |
| Steam and spray controls | extra/boost of steam; variable steam output; vertical steaming; water spray |
| Easy to use steam/spray controls | Average |
| Labelling easy to see | Average |
| Handling | |
| Handle comfortable to grip | Good |
| Iron well-balanced in use | Good |
| Descaling | |
| Self-cleaning/anti-scale device | Yes |
| Easy to descale the iron | No |
| Instructions | |
| Easy to follow | Poor |
| Large print size | Very Poor |
Report contents
Introduction
Finding
an easy to use iron
If you have
poor or painful grip or reduced strength
If you have
poor sight
Guide to
test results
- Boots Steam Iron STM 1
- Carlton Jet of Steam JS803
- Kenwood Emerald ST622
- Philips Mistral 20 HI 220
- Philips Mistral Elan 82 HI 282
- Tefal Ultraglide Filer-Scale Pro 2037
- Ufesa PV 156 Vertinox 1500
- Rowenta Surfline Inox DE 313
- Rowenta Delphino DE 132
- Rowenta Professional Inox DE 811
Buying
Guide
Manufacturers
Addresses
