This steam generator iron is under £100 in the Prime Day sale

If you’ve been umming and ahhing about upgrading your steam iron for a steam generator iron, now’s the time. The Amazon Prime Day sale is now live and there are lots of steam generator irons with massive discounts.

Not sure what all the fuss is about? Steam generators have a separate water tank that means they produce a hell of a lot of steam, making ironing effortless and even (whisper it) enjoyable. They can be used on delicate fabrics without worrying about sticking, snagging or scalding and they genuinely cut down on your ironing time. Don’t believe us? Here’s what Mumsnetters have to say about the powerful but pricey irons:

"I wish I'd bought one years ago." - Mumsnet user ILoveJudgeJudy

"I have one and wouldn't go back to a normal one." - Mumsnetter caughtinanet

You’ll find this sentiment again and again on any thread about ironing - Mumsnetters really do swear by their steam generators. However, these super irons usually come with a hefty price tag, which understandably puts a lot of people off.

We’ve found a handful of steam generator irons in the Prime Day sale that are marked down to more affordable prices under the £100 mark. We’ve crunched the numbers, weighed up the pros and cons and decided to crown the Polti Vaporella the best steam generator iron under £100 to buy in the Prime Day sale.

I have a Polti Vaporella. It's a steam generator iron, which makes incredibly short work of ironing.

silentpool

Polti Vaporella 505 Pro Steam Generator Iron
Was £120, now £80

Buy now

From the inventor of the steam generator iron Franco Polti, no less, this iron combines impressive performance with retro Italian style. It’s comfortable to hold, produces loads of steam and makes light work of any ironing pile. It does take a few minutes to heat up, but once it’s ready there’s no stopping it.

If you’re looking for the Rolls Royce of irons, we’ve also spotted Mumsnetters’ best of the best steam generator iron, the Philips PerfectCare Elite Plus is also heavily discounted this Prime Day. With a whopping RRP of £600, it’s currently £330 and selling like hotcakes.

We've this one. It's bloody brilliant. No knobs or dials. It magically senses what temperature it needs to be and voila you just waft the iron over your clean laundry.
Makes ironing a joy whilst pretending it's a chore whilst watching Real Housewives.

Bloomburger

Philips PerfectCare Elite Plus Steam Generator Iron
Was £600, now £330

Buy now

Ready to take the plunge? Mumsnetters agree you won’t regret coming over to the steamy side. Strike while the iron is hot, though - the sale ends Wednesday 17th July at midnight.

About Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is a two-day sales event hosted on Amazon exclusively for Prime members, and has been an annual event for the retailer since 2015.

From gadgets and electronics to fashion, beauty, home goods, and beyond, previous Prime Days have had it all, and you can expect to grab some excellent savings across both days.

Just remember to keep your eyes peeled for lightning deals as they pop up and disappear in a flash – they're the sneaky ones and only run for a limited time period.

It's a great time to bag a bargain but it can seem a little overwhelming and it's hard to identify when something's a genuine deal (or not). Our team of deal hunters and editors will be sifting through the best offers and we'll be updating the following pages throughout the event to highlight brilliant bargains:

About the author

Poppy O'Neill is a Content Editor at Mumsnet and a mother of two. She's been researching and reviewing the products Mumsnetters swear by for 3 years, with a particular focus on home essentials, laundry and fans. From a highly-recommended retractable washing line to the best quiet fans money can buy, and Mumsnet's favourite dehumidifier to the steam generator iron that'll cut your ironing time in half, she loves to deep-dive into research and find the very best products on the market.

Poppy is also an award-winning, best-selling children's and parenting author of books such as Don't Worry, Be Happy, The Extraordinary Book That Makes You Feel Happy and Mother Power. She specialises in children's mental health and her books are used by therapists, teachers and SENCOs across the UK. She won a The Week Junior Book Award in 2023, her books have been translated into several languages and she's been featured in The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Sun.