How to Use steam iron in a Sentence

steam iron

noun
  • For some — but not all — de-wrinkling jobs, a steamer is a better choice than a steam iron.
    Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 9 May 2022
  • Storing this steam iron is as simple as pushing a button, thanks to the retractable cord.
    Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
  • Use a handheld garment steamer or bursts from your steam iron to kill surface dust mites.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 Jan. 2023
  • If you're already bathed, a similar concept is to use a tea kettle as a DIY steam iron.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 July 2021
  • Use a handheld garment steamer or bursts from your steam iron to kill any dust mites lurking near the surface.
    Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2019
  • This steam iron can hold over 8 ounces of water and has a vertical steam feature to steam upright garments.
    Hanna Horvath, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2021
  • This may have been the only act of machismo ever displayed by Louis Gornick, a kind, mild-mannered man who labored five days a week over a steam iron in the garment district.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2020
  • But try to press your clothing with the best steam iron on a soft, curved or poorly ventilated surface and you'll be disappointed with the results.
    Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2022
  • Contemporary artists are known to use all kinds of instruments in their work, but one of Mr. Cole’s favorite tools still stands out as extraordinary: the steam iron.
    Laurel Graeber, New York Times, 5 July 2018
  • To prevent your steam iron from clogging, be sure to check the manufacturer’s recommendations on what type of water to use as some types can cause build-up, block the holes and cause spitting.
    Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 7 May 2021
  • Enjoy a vacation day poolside with our best overall beach towel, get that cocktail dress ready to wear with the Rowenta steam iron, and cool off with a new oscillating fan.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Scratch Resistant Soleplate Look for a steam iron that has a scratch-resistant soleplate surface like stainless steel; this will help to keep it gliding smoothly over everything from silk to wool.
    Christina Peterson, Good Housekeeping, 27 Jan. 2012
  • Fortunately, this compact steam iron that’s recommended by our Cleaning Lab is easy to squeeze into a suitcase.
    Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Rowenta DW9280 Mehmetoglu recommends this higher-end steam iron.
    Hanna Horvath, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2021
  • They were sustained for a time in part by a nearby Midsouth plant, which manufactured consumer electronics such as steam irons and toaster ovens, as well as industrial supplies such as refrigerator parts.
    Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 23 July 2019

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