<![CDATA[Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron]]>Hi all,


I am tired of ironing clothes for my family with the normal iron. Taking lots of my times ๐Ÿ˜ข Now I am thinking of getting either a cloth / garment steamer or a good iron e.g. Laura Star iron or other brands that can help me to iron the clothes faster and neatly.

Anyone here can share experiences using cloth steamer or a good iron e.g. Laura Star iron or other brands? Any pros and cons between them? What brand to buy? :?:

So I can make my decision which one to buy... I don't want to buy the gadget and it becomes a white elephant, sit at the corner of my store room because it is difficult to use or frequently break down... Thanks a lot :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/12150/cloth-steamer-vs-laura-star-ironRSS for NodeSun, 13 Sep 2026 08:59:29 GMTTue, 06 Jul 2010 08:59:39 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron on Wed, 08 Jan 2014 02:58:43 GMT]]>The Philips Perfectcare Ironing System can be another alternative.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1185215https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1185215Wed, 08 Jan 2014 02:58:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:58:54 GMT]]>I bought the Laura Star Steam iron with the ironing board about 17 to 18 yrs ago when it was being demo and sold at Sogo Tampines. If I recall correctly I paid about S$3,600+. So far, I have changed the boiler and at that time it cost about $200 to change that ... and that was like maybe 5yrs ago... AND recently I changed the iron costing about $72. The ironing board allows suction of air (steam) from the board and also blowing of air into the surface of the ironing board. When I iron I just put my clothing on the board and just press the button on the iron and both sides of the clothing gets ironed at one go. I understand that that model has no more replacement for the boiler anymore. But they have a newer model - same functions - costing about $3,388. I sure hope that my existing Laura Star would last me for at least another 12 yrs (taking into consideration that the first boiler lasted about 12 yrs).


They have other models without the ironing board - I think it cost about $1,288 to $1,588.

Considering the average cost is about $200 per year... and lots of convenience and speed, I think it was worth the cost. At that time when I bought it, I was sending my office clothing to the laundry and it was costing a lot for me and also it was rather troublesome. I was working and had no kids then. I was willing to invest in it purely because it was made in Switzerland. To me any product made in Switzerland or Germany
has a reputation of relatively good quality ... and service.

Hope that helps.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214423https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214423Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:58:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:12:36 GMT]]>

allseasons:
I alse really dislike ironing.. Very hot, very tiring.. ๐Ÿ˜ข .
is installing a fan a cheaper solution ? :lol:

At one point of time i almost wanted to buy laura star, but later drop the idea cos too ex to justify, plus i read reviews that it breaks down easily. Also, i tried at ck tang and find the iron rather heavy.

i end up buying JML ironing board cover (the one sold at guardian) and a ironing pad. that makes my ironing slightly better.

BTW, if you shop for steam iron, i think it's impt to check whether it requires frequent water top up or not (based on your ironing load).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214384https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214384Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:12:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:50:39 GMT]]>I tried to make the ironing chore more pleasant by doing it more regularly (4-5 pieces of clothing to iron each day) and also watching a TV prog at the same time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214331https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214331Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:50:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:56:58 GMT]]>@smurf: That's Laura Star iron.. Looks very easy to iron with that.. :)). Outsourcing the ironing is a good idea, but for the long run it is quite expensive leh... hehhee.. :)). I will look for the steamer thread.. :))


@schweppes: Yep, my boys are very active and quite funny when I heard they are chatting.. :lol: Every evening my body is aching, coz tired taking care them and doing the housework.. hehehe..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214040https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214040Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:56:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:34:34 GMT]]>I can't remember the model number...but it comes with the ironing board??


was thinking of outsourc the ironing, but kinda troublesome to wash yourself and then drop it at the laundry right? I rather they wash and iron...hahha...then i just collect...:)

say if wash and iron 1 pc @$4, then 1 week about $40 leh...4 weeks around $160 already...:(

I think if you are not particular about totally straight clothes, can get the steamer.but I never try before lah, I think there is a thread somewhere talking about steamer? :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213945https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213945Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:34:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:52:28 GMT]]>

allseasons:
I also don't have maid.... with 2 little bouncy boys.. :love:

haha... 2 \"bouncy\" boys? Sounds like they are very active but so much fun!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213886https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213886Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:52:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:49:29 GMT]]>On average, it costs about $2.50 to iron one item. But the clothes are washed at home already, so this only inc ironing fees. Good to check and ask around. Some laundry outlets do collection and delivery as well. (sori, not sure which ones). For us, we just drop off our clothes at the laundry shop whenever we do our grocery shopping, so no need to make extra trip.


I think we spend on average $15-$20 per week on ironing. Again, to me, I think it's a small price to pay for trouble-free maid problems.

Didnt want to spend too much $$ on high-end irons. Knowing me, I doubt I'd do the ironing and wd eventually still outsource the work. ๐Ÿ‘… ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213885https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213885Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:49:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:40:29 GMT]]>@smurf: Which demo, Laura Star of Cloth steamer? :? Saw both, but still can't decide which one to get. I alse really dislike ironing.. Very hot, very tiring.. ๐Ÿ˜ข .


For laura star iron, I read some reviews in the internet, some said that it made the ironing table rusty faster, and lots of water droplets on the floor. Is it right?

Want to get either one of them, have been pestering my DH, he kept saying no at first.. but can't take I keep requesting and finding ways, until he finally said: yes... hehhehe.. ๐Ÿ˜‰

@ schweppes: Novita steamer sounds good. Does it cost a lot for you to outsource the ironing job? I also don't have maid.... with 2 little bouncy boys.. :love:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213882https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213882Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:40:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:36:57 GMT]]>I got my garment steamer from Novita. So far, quite happy with it as it is easy to use. The only thing is that the clothes are not exactly crease free nor does it give the starched iron look. But, I'm quite ok with that. Can't have it all as I dislike ironing.


But most of the time, I outsource my ironing to one of those laundry services outlet that does ironing as well. I hate ironing and as I dont have a maid, I find outsourcing my ironing most helpful. Figured it's a small price to pay ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213880https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213880Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:36:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:08:11 GMT]]><<deleted>> as double post

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213872https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213872Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:08:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cloth Steamer Vs Laura Star Iron on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:51:16 GMT]]>have u seen the demo yet? itโ€™s not difficult to use, if u get the higher end model. I think itโ€™s good if you have excess $$ to buy. I hate ironingโ€ฆwas comtemplating whether to get the Laura star, but the price put me off. hahah.

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