Ironing with a heavy iron can be a tiring and frustrating chore. Fortunately, there are some excellent lightweight irons on the market that are both comfortable to hold and effective at removing creases. The specification we have listed from Currys PC World for BRAUN TexStyle 3 SI3041.GR Steam Iron is: Consider the price. We’ll dive into a lot more detail on the price of BRAUN TexStyle 3 SI3041.GR Steam Iron shortly, but in terms of quality, the obvious advice here is ‘you get what you pay for’. It’s really just being aware that if you’re buying the cheapest of the Irons from Currys PC World you might not expect the same level of quality as you’d get from a decent quality product like BRAUN TexStyle 3 SI3041.GR Steam Iron. If you have your heart set on a particular brand or even a selection of brands then we’d suggest you spend a bit of time writing up a list of the brands that you would happily buy. This can really help you in narrowing down the selection when it comes to choosing a product. For example, over at Currys PC World you can filter products by brand, so you could filter just to show the brands on your list. This is especially useful knowing that there are 59 Irons to choose from at Currys PC World. Steam irons typically range from 1kg to 2kg. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to huge difference between the lightest and heaviest models.

It’s true that heavier irons can assist with removing creases, but this is only a small part of an iron’s overall effectiveness – most of the crease-melting power comes from the steam. That’s why there are plenty of lightweight models that still do a great job. In this article, we’ve reviewed five of the best lightweight irons, along with tips for choosing the right model for your needs. How Do We Define a “Lightweight” Iron? A true travel iron is considerably smaller than a regular steam iron, so they always tend to be lightweight in comparison. The Steamworks ES143, for example, weighs just 0.7kg. As we covered earlier choosing a brand can be really key to getting the right product in the Irons category. There are loads of great brands out there each offering great products at different levels of quality and price. If brand is important to you, we’re sure you already know that Braun is a great choice. With 11 products available from Braun there’s plenty of choice too.Of course, it’s also essential that a lightweight steam iron is effective at removing creases. There’s no point saving a few hundred grams, but spending a lot longer at the ironing board! The Braun TexStyle 3 is a dry and steam iron, allowing you to choose between different ironing modes based on your preferences and fabric requirements. It features an anti-drip function, preventing any leaks or water stains on your clothes, and is suitable for tap water, eliminating the need for distilled water. This is the weight without water though. We decided this weight was more useful to look at, as you don’t need to fill the tank to capacity, but you can’t do anything about the heaviness of the iron itself. 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 take a look at BRAUN TexStyle 3 SI3041.GR Steam Iron in more detail and see what makes it worthwhile of a review score of 8.8 out of 10.

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Ceramic coated soleplates are less common in irons, but are still durable and provide even heat distribution as well as help eliminate static. Braun’s Eloxal soleplates claim to have a patented anodised coat to ensure scratch resistance and efficient glide ability while its Saphir soleplates are stated to have an even higher scratch resistance and glide ability. For easy maintenance, you can clean the Eloxal and Saphir soleplates with steel wool. Price wise, the ceramic plate is the cheapest in the range, with Saphir being in the high end category and Eloxal in between the two. Next up after looking at the category and the average prices, we thought it would be good to take a look at the brand, Braun.

The Tefal Maestro FV1848 is another excellent choice if you’re looking for a lightweight steam iron. It weighs just 1.18kg, but provides enough steam for removing most creases in a single pass. It also has effective anti-calc features, which prevent it from becoming clogged with limescale. There were also a total of 9 products that were more expensive from Braun and 1 that were cheaper. Price of Braun products in the Irons categoryBraun is a global manufacturer of small electrical appliances started up in Germany. It aims to provide innovative and high quality products across its ranges. It has a fairly small line of clothing irons, but certainly aims high with its design. Let’s glide into the range to see what features Braun clothes irons offer. Braun Clothes Irons Steam generator irons have separate base plates, containing the water and heating element. This means the iron itself tends to be much lighter, especially compared to a steam iron filled with water. One downside is the 125g/min steam shot, which is less powerful than most alternatives. This is still useful when you want to iron a tough crease though. The 2-metre power cord is also quite restrictive and the soleplate isn’t as durable as higher-quality ceramic options.