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PurSteam Steam Iron for Clothes 1700W with Self-Cleaning Nonstick Stainless Steel Soleplate, Auto Shutoff, Anti-Drip
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Brand | PurSteam World's Best Steamers |
Special Feature | Auto Shutoff, Manual |
Color | Gray/Black |
Model Name | PSSI-01 |
Year | 2018 |
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About this item
- Rapid Heating – Our Professional Steam Iron 1700W heats in just 30 seconds! Stainless Steel Soleplate – True position axial holes direct the maximum amount of steam. Use it as a handheld steamer or with your ironing board.
- 3-Way Auto Shutoff – Our iron for clothes automatically shuts off and alerts you when the iron is left unmoved: horizontally (30 sec); vertically (8 min); tipped sideways (30 sec).
- Preset Modes – Choose from preset fabric modes on this clothes iron: low (synthetics, viscose, polyester), medium (silk, wool), or high (cotton, linen). Use the spray button or burst of steam to add creases or remove stubborn wrinkles.
- Vertical Steaming – This is an iron and steamer all in one. Use a burst of steam on drapes, hanging clothes, and as an upholstery cleaner. Iron uses regular tap water.
- Many Features – Along with auto shutoff, the iron includes an anti-drip system to prevent dripping at low temps and a self-cleaning feature to keep the soleplate gliding smoothly.
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Safety Features | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | — |
Temperature Control | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.7 | — |
Easy to use | 4.6 | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.9 | — |
Light weight | 4.3 | — | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.7 | — |
Value for money | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.4 | — | — | — |
Sold By | KNDirect | YASHE GLOBAL INC | Royal Kitchen | Sundu Store-US | Sundu Store-US | NewEra Products |
base material | PSSI-01 | Stainless Steel | Ceramic | — | Ceramic | Iron |
wattage | 1700 watts | 2800 watts | 1700 watts | 1700 watts | 1700 watts | 1200 watts |
special feature | Manual, Manual, Manual, Manual, Manual | Auto Shutoff, Self -cleaning, Anti-drip, Nonstick | Auto Shutoff | — | Ceramic-Coated Soleplate, Anti-Calc & Anti-Drip, 3-Way Auto Shut Off, Self Cleaning | non-stick, auto-shut-off |
frequency | 50 hertz | 50 hertz | 50 hertz | 50 hertz | 50 hertz | 60 hertz |
weight | 2.2 pounds | 1.18 kilograms | 3.52 pounds | — | — | 1.5 pounds |
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Innovative Solutions for Your Home
At PurSteam, everything we do revolves around steam. We develop advanced steam products to revolutionize the way people clean their homes and care for garments. We strive for innovation and product excellence. We believe in a more natural approach with the convenience of heated water to clean and sterilize – a must with children and pets. Whether you steam mop or iron, the future of easy home care is now.
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Use Tap WaterStop storing distilled water! PurSteam irons use regular tap water (up to 12 grains of hardness). A self-cleaning feature helps remove scale from inside the iron’s soleplate so your iron glides smoothly. |
Garment/Fabric SettingsUse the knob to select your fabric type. Wait for the green light before ironing when you change the temperature. The iron temp will adjust, and a light will blink as you use it to maintain the temp. Refer to the fabric label when determining fabric type. |
Remove Wrinkles with EaseEasily add a burst of steam or spray water (in a fine mist or a quick jet) with the conveniently located steam settings. Steam can quickly remove stubborn wrinkles or press in sharp creases. |
Burst of Steam
Powerful bursts of steam emit from our professional-grade iron thanks to its 1700W of power.
Many Steam Options
Our professional iron features Axial Steam Holes to maximize the amount of steam due to the size, alignment, and placement of the soleplate true position holes. You’ll notice the results in the iron’s even heat distribution. This steam iron has many options: (1) Continuous Steam in the horizontal position; (2) Vertical Steam for touchups, clothes on a hanger or big jobs like curtains; (3) Spray to iron pleats or creases; and (4) Burst of Steam for smoothing tough wrinkles.
- Precision Stainless Steel Soleplate with Axial Steam Holes
- Voltage and Frequency: 120 V, 60 Hz
- Long 8 ft Power Cord with Swiveling Cord Protector
- Self-Cleaning Button
- Anti-Drip System
- Large Water Tank Capacity: 14 fl oz (420 ml)
- Preheating Time: 30 seconds
Product information
Brand | PurSteam World's Best Steamers |
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Special Feature | Auto Shutoff, Manual |
Color | Gray/Black |
Model Name | PSSI-01 |
Year | 2018 |
Base Material | PSSI-01 |
Frequency | 50 Hz |
Product Dimensions | 11.8 x 5.11 x 0.1 inches |
Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
Manufacturer | Cuori Electrical Appliances (Group) Co., Ltd. |
ASIN | B07JVFZJT7 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | PSSI-01 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #541 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #2 in Irons |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Finish types | PSSI-01 |
Care instructions | Use as instructed, PSSI-01 |
Assembly required | No |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Warranty Description | Manufacturer's Warranty |
Batteries required | No |
Included Components | Easy Thermostat Control & Axial Steam Holes - Based on fabric type, you can easily select the ideal steam output and keep the temperature how you like it. The placement, alignment and size of our steam holes gives you the maximum amount of steam required while maintaining even heat distribution throughout the soleplate., Ultra-press Stainless Steel Soleplate - Thick chromium finish soleplate for durability, scratch resistance and unparalleled glide; specially designed steam distribution is perfect for sewers, quilters and crafters., Cut Your Ironing Time In Half - With our Rapid Even Heat Technology and 1700-Watts of Power you can easily glide across various garments and smooth hard-to-reach areas. Our PurSteam steam iron provides you with ideal temperatures for cotton, wool, silk, linen, polyester, nylon and more., Safety Features - Keeping you safe at all times with our automatic 3-way shut off system, avoiding accidents and burnt clothes. With our new Anti-Drip feature you don't have to worry about water dripping out of the soleplate at low temperatures or when the iron is not in use. ANTI-CALC prevents mineral build up., Unsurpassed Quality/ Live Customer Support - Water drops in the tank? Do not fear! This just means your PurSteam steam iron was thoroughly tested before arriving at your home. Our rigorous testing process ensures the best quality possible. Each and every iron is filled with water and tested to make sure it works perfectly! And our support will make sure you're 100% satisfied! |
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Customers like the value, appearance and weight of the iron. For example, they mention it's a well designed iron that produces the right amount of pressure, heat and that it gets wrinkles right out. They are also satisfied with ease of use, and quality. That said, opinions are mixed on leakage and heat.
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Customers like the quality of the iron. They mention that it produces good steam, has a large water capacity, and has able to get wrinkles out. The iron is heavy and durable, and it works well. The steam shot is powerful and plenty. The low steam is great for most everything requiring a typical amount of steam. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...So far it does a good job and I like the volume of steam it puts out...." Read more
"...The low steam is great for most everything requiring a typical amount of steam help.The high steam is great! It really creates a lot of steam...." Read more
"...Thank you!Pros:- Great price- Sufficient steam- LED fabric selector - No manual dial to knock out of position. Yay!..." Read more
"...Glad I did too. This iron produces much more steam than my retired Roweta for half the price with similar features...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the iron. They mention that it's lightweight, easy to handle, and has a strong steam burst. Customers also say that the weight is well balanced and worth its weight.
"There are many (9?) selectable material-specific settings. It's lightweight and easy to use...." Read more
"...And So - It's definitely a light-to-medium weight iron. You can see I have two others I'm comparing it to today...." Read more
"...Easily accessible controls, good water level sight glass, weight is well balanced, and the quality is evident. One happy consumer here." Read more
"...The iron is quite a bit heavier than other irons I have owned. Personally, I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing...I don't carry it around...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the textile iron. They mention that it's a nice iron for the price, and well worth it.
"...I really love that.And the fact that this great tool is as affordable as it is really makes me want to give it 5-stars but the stiff dial..." Read more
"...Thank you!Pros:- Great price- Sufficient steam- LED fabric selector - No manual dial to knock out of position. Yay!..." Read more
"Easy to use works so so well! Reasonably priced fast shipment." Read more
"This iron works well and it is priced competitively. Pros: It heats up quickly, produces ample steam, and get wrinkles out as it is supposed to...." Read more
Customers find the textile iron easy to use. They mention the settings are easy to set, the controls are straightforward, and the large area makes it easy to do one or two passes before moving on. Some say the weight is light making it easy for them to use with arthritis. Overall, customers find the product to be a joy to use and the easiest way to iron.
"...selectable material-specific settings. It's lightweight and easy to use...." Read more
"Easy to use works so so well! Reasonably priced fast shipment." Read more
"...Easily accessible controls, good water level sight glass, weight is well balanced, and the quality is evident. One happy consumer here." Read more
"...Minimal packaging and easy setup. Make sure you pull the cord flat after being wrapped up or it will get in your way...." Read more
Customers like the wrinkles the iron gets right out. They say it steam presses even very wrinkled cotton and gives a nice crease.
"...might help iron in knife edge pleats and folds, as well as help get rid of wrinkles. The second thing I noticed just recently occured...." Read more
"...I wear suits most days and this helps me get wrinkles out pretty much as well as a DEDICATED upright steamer. So that's a SUPER useful tool...." Read more
"...Pros: It heats up quickly, produces ample steam, and get wrinkles out as it is supposed to...." Read more
"...Ample steam and it gets the wrinkles out. I replaced my 20+ year old Rowenta with this iron. Hope this one lasts half as long!..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the iron. For example, they say it's nice looking, well designed, and produces the right amount of pressure and heat. Some appreciate the slick chrome sole plate and the LCD display. That said, some complain about the ease of distraction when sewing and the fact that it'll leave the iron unattended.
"...It heats up super fast. I love the ceramic surface, works great for my quilting." Read more
"...On top of that it looks good and has a great price." Read more
"...The linen setting is the best for our new linen sheets. Yes, I’m ironing sheets and pillowcases now! Lol!" Read more
"...It literally glides over our shirts, it quickly and beautifully irons our shirts!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the heat of the iron. Some mention that it gets hot fast, has good heating, and works great on the cotton temperature and steam settings. However, others say that it does not get nearly as hot as their 1800 watt Beautral iron, the dials are hard to figure out proper heat, and the digital temp is disappointing.
"...The balance, the longer cord, the great steam, and OH YEAH...it gets hot FAST! I really love that...." Read more
"...It heats up super fast. I love the ceramic surface, works great for my quilting." Read more
"...I am ironing the red light comes on to let me know the iron is not up to temperature...." Read more
"This iron works well and it is priced competitively. Pros: It heats up quickly, produces ample steam, and get wrinkles out as it is supposed to...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the leakage of the textile iron. Some mention that it does not drip water, while others say that it started to leak big spots of water and the steam button broke. The water housing and the water came pouring out as fast as it went in. Yikes. Some customers also mention that the iron drips and spits when using the steam. The instructions say that the product still drips when used with steam.
"...Another issue is the water will leak out onto the item being ironed...." Read more
"...This one advertised no leakage, and because I am on a project that really needs steam I decided to go for it and get a dedicated steam iron and..." Read more
"...these days I haven't used it that much BUT when I have used it, it drips and dribbles all over the articles I'm ironing...." Read more
"...The problem that I have is that it leaks when it is steaming no matter what setting it is on." Read more
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Two things I have noticed about the iron and you can decide if it is good or bad. The iron is quite a bit heavier than other irons I have owned. Personally, I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing...I don't carry it around. I also think the added weight might help iron in knife edge pleats and folds, as well as help get rid of wrinkles. The second thing I noticed just recently occured. I am in the middle of ironing several large pieces (think banquet table cloths or sheets), and while I am ironing the red light comes on to let me know the iron is not up to temperature. At first I stood the iron on its end to let it come back up to temperature before I continued the item I was working on. I noticed the red light coming on more frequently, and decided I couldn't keep stopping and waiting for it to heat up. If the temperature really did drop, it wasn't noticeable, because I was able to keep working. I am not sure if it is an issue with the lights, or if the iron can actually cool off while you're using it. For now I will keep an eye on it and will update if there really is a problem with it holding the temperature. I don't plan on buying another iron for several years, but if I needed one, I would probably buy this again. So far it does a good job and I like the volume of steam it puts out.
***Update*** I had a issue with the iron so reached out to the Pur Steam customer service department. In all my (many, many) years of shopping, I don't think I have ever had better customer service. They responded promptly, resolved my issue and the whole time were incredibly professional and helpful. I highly recommend the iron and the company. Thanks Daisy at Pur Steam for the help and GREAT customer service.
So now I get to write the review I WANTED to write when I first got this Iron!
PUR is the company that makes what are probably the most well-known upright steamers, you know, for things like curtains and Dresses and Suits. I think that's why this is such a good iron for the price.
And So - It's definitely a light-to-medium weight iron. You can see I have two others I'm comparing it to today. An expensive ORECK and a popular Rowenta - those are both a little heavier, (before adding water of course. And they're a LOT more expensive than the PUR).
I find it well balanced and it holds plenty of water for steam. It doesn't have the trendy bottle-nose tip, but honestly aside from some shirts and blouses, that slightly more narrow tip on the Rowenta doesn't really make much difference on most common things you'd be ironing.
HEAT: The PUR definitely has a higher top-heat than the others, so be careful. Now if you need to tackle a whole basket of cotton dinner napkins or a cotton canvas chair cover or canopy - this extra heat makes it a lot better.
STEAM: The steam has 3 settings; off, low steam, and high steam. chosen by a common and simple thumb lever that's in the perfect place to move without stopping your flow.
The low steam is great for most everything requiring a typical amount of steam help.
The high steam is great! It really creates a lot of steam. steam that penetrates really well too.
And now the biggie - the upright steaming gem of the "Blast of steam button". It just flat out wins. The forward puff of steam comes out more forcefully than the Rowenta and the Oreck and travels farther. I should put up videos showing them each. That Rowenta is only a month or two old too, so it would be a great comparison. The PUR iron so totally pushes the steam out harder and farther like it's PUR big vertical brothers.
I wear suits most days and this helps me get wrinkles out pretty much as well as a DEDICATED upright steamer. So that's a SUPER useful tool. And of course it is exactly what you need for regular ironing too. It's a great blast of steam, but its not too much that you're suddenly in a scalding hot cloud or anything. Not at all. And the lever-button feels solid and comfortable under your thumb.
Win.
The SPRAY function is good too. A big easy to press lever-button and a pretty standard amount of water delivered just ahead of the iron without drips.
My bad copy I got at first had steam malfunctions that also led to leaking water onto the work, But the replacement is absolutely fine. No leaking water anywhere at all really. Just like most of the other reviews here say.
CORD LENGTH is a bit longer than both the Oreck and Rowenta so that's another plus.
WATER RESERVOIR is good sized and mostly clear so it's easy to see how much you've got in there.
Yes, it can empty out fast if you're using a lot of steam, but that's just how it goes when you get a lot of steam out of it.
FACE PLATE is stainless steel like the Rowenta and most others. You have to clean it from time to time, but that's just standard.
I've tried the "ceramic" like the CHI and was pretty disappointed. Didn't keep it.
The Oreck has a masterful TEFLON face plate and almost NOTHING builds up on it, and I wish the PUR or others could have this, but the TEFLON face plates seem to be gone from the market, so maybe it has become a banned chemical thing. I get it...TEFLON is some pretty nasty stuff that you really don't want in your body.
Okay... YES, the temperature dial is STIFF.
That's really the only downside of this otherwise great iron. Lots of other people have pointed it out and they're not wrong. The positioning and labeling of the dial is pretty standard, but yeah, it can be really hard to turn sometimes. And a little hard to read. If you have a weakness issue or arthritis in your hands or fingers this might not be the iron for you.
This is why I pulled off 1-star away from 5-stars and give this great affordable iron a 4 out of 5 review. I wish I could give it 4 and a half stars.
It was hard deciding though. Their customer service was AMAZEBALLS. Like good like I've never seen before on a product that wasn't like a car or something. It was a new experience for me and it made me feel like this company intends to stay on top for the RIGHT reasons. Very cool. Thanks Dianne!
So many winning attributes to this iron... I use it almost every day, but not for hours and hours or anything - its still home use. Just a busy home, and I occasionally do some word-of-mouth tailoring and alterations on the side.
The balance, the longer cord, the great steam, and OH YEAH...it gets hot FAST! I really love that.
And the fact that this great tool is as affordable as it is really makes me want to give it 5-stars but the stiff dial could really be a problem for folks with arthritis or some other hand weakness problem.
But aside from that one issue I must say that I think this iron is -
THE BEST IRON VALUE OUT THERE. * * * *
I seriously may buy one or two more as backups at this price. I think that says everything.
*AND it's from a company that has been around and is still basically mostly AMERICAN. (Considering that everything is globalized to some extent nowadays.)
But hey guys, don't go raising the price just because its a great iron at a great price either! Let it be the one everybody has and you'll stay the superstars.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020
So now I get to write the review I WANTED to write when I first got this Iron!
PUR is the company that makes what are probably the most well-known upright steamers, you know, for things like curtains and Dresses and Suits. I think that's why this is such a good iron for the price.
And So - It's definitely a light-to-medium weight iron. You can see I have two others I'm comparing it to today. An expensive ORECK and a popular Rowenta - those are both a little heavier, (before adding water of course. And they're a LOT more expensive than the PUR).
I find it well balanced and it holds plenty of water for steam. It doesn't have the trendy bottle-nose tip, but honestly aside from some shirts and blouses, that slightly more narrow tip on the Rowenta doesn't really make much difference on most common things you'd be ironing.
HEAT: The PUR definitely has a higher top-heat than the others, so be careful. Now if you need to tackle a whole basket of cotton dinner napkins or a cotton canvas chair cover or canopy - this extra heat makes it a lot better.
STEAM: The steam has 3 settings; off, low steam, and high steam. chosen by a common and simple thumb lever that's in the perfect place to move without stopping your flow.
The low steam is great for most everything requiring a typical amount of steam help.
The high steam is great! It really creates a lot of steam. steam that penetrates really well too.
And now the biggie - the upright steaming gem of the "Blast of steam button". It just flat out wins. The forward puff of steam comes out more forcefully than the Rowenta and the Oreck and travels farther. I should put up videos showing them each. That Rowenta is only a month or two old too, so it would be a great comparison. The PUR iron so totally pushes the steam out harder and farther like it's PUR big vertical brothers.
I wear suits most days and this helps me get wrinkles out pretty much as well as a DEDICATED upright steamer. So that's a SUPER useful tool. And of course it is exactly what you need for regular ironing too. It's a great blast of steam, but its not too much that you're suddenly in a scalding hot cloud or anything. Not at all. And the lever-button feels solid and comfortable under your thumb.
Win.
The SPRAY function is good too. A big easy to press lever-button and a pretty standard amount of water delivered just ahead of the iron without drips.
My bad copy I got at first had steam malfunctions that also led to leaking water onto the work, But the replacement is absolutely fine. No leaking water anywhere at all really. Just like most of the other reviews here say.
CORD LENGTH is a bit longer than both the Oreck and Rowenta so that's another plus.
WATER RESERVOIR is good sized and mostly clear so it's easy to see how much you've got in there.
Yes, it can empty out fast if you're using a lot of steam, but that's just how it goes when you get a lot of steam out of it.
FACE PLATE is stainless steel like the Rowenta and most others. You have to clean it from time to time, but that's just standard.
I've tried the "ceramic" like the CHI and was pretty disappointed. Didn't keep it.
The Oreck has a masterful TEFLON face plate and almost NOTHING builds up on it, and I wish the PUR or others could have this, but the TEFLON face plates seem to be gone from the market, so maybe it has become a banned chemical thing. I get it...TEFLON is some pretty nasty stuff that you really don't want in your body.
Okay... YES, the temperature dial is STIFF.
That's really the only downside of this otherwise great iron. Lots of other people have pointed it out and they're not wrong. The positioning and labeling of the dial is pretty standard, but yeah, it can be really hard to turn sometimes. And a little hard to read. If you have a weakness issue or arthritis in your hands or fingers this might not be the iron for you.
This is why I pulled off 1-star away from 5-stars and give this great affordable iron a 4 out of 5 review. I wish I could give it 4 and a half stars.
It was hard deciding though. Their customer service was AMAZEBALLS. Like good like I've never seen before on a product that wasn't like a car or something. It was a new experience for me and it made me feel like this company intends to stay on top for the RIGHT reasons. Very cool. Thanks Dianne!
So many winning attributes to this iron... I use it almost every day, but not for hours and hours or anything - its still home use. Just a busy home, and I occasionally do some word-of-mouth tailoring and alterations on the side.
The balance, the longer cord, the great steam, and OH YEAH...it gets hot FAST! I really love that.
And the fact that this great tool is as affordable as it is really makes me want to give it 5-stars but the stiff dial could really be a problem for folks with arthritis or some other hand weakness problem.
But aside from that one issue I must say that I think this iron is -
THE BEST IRON VALUE OUT THERE. * * * *
I seriously may buy one or two more as backups at this price. I think that says everything.
*AND it's from a company that has been around and is still basically mostly AMERICAN. (Considering that everything is globalized to some extent nowadays.)
But hey guys, don't go raising the price just because its a great iron at a great price either! Let it be the one everybody has and you'll stay the superstars.