Product Description

• Easy-gliding soleplate
• Scratch-resistant
• Easy to clean
• Ideal for ironing all kinds of fabrics
• Variable steam control
• 40g per minute continuous steam,
• 100g per minute extra shot of steam
• Anti-scale
• Anti-drip systems
• Auto switch-off
• Protective storage cover.
• 3m swivel cord

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #42647 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Philips

Manufacturer's Description
The Philips GC4444 Iron has Ionic DeepSteam, which together with the SteamGlide soleplate gives you powerful steam and great gliding. The Ionic DeepSteam produces smaller steam particles which can reach deeper into the fabric, removing even the toughest of creases. The SteamGlide Soleplate has been created with large steam vents for powerful crease removal, and smaller vents for superior gliding. The Steam tip has elongated steam slots, and a unique pointed tip which can reach into the most difficult areas. If the product is left unattended whilst turned off, or tips over, the product has an electronic automatic safety switch off function, and the heat protective cover enables you to store the iron safely after use.

Customer Reviews

Making ironing that little bit easier
Looking at the Philips website, there doesn't seem to be much difference between the GC4444 and its younger brother/sister the GC4340, which has scored very well in Amazon consumer reviews. They both have the same automatic shut-off, double active calc and steam boost functions, however the GC4444 is more expensive and it also has a slightly smaller water tank (335ml as opposed to the 350ml one in the GC4340).

Where the GC4444 scores over its sibling is in the addition of 2 further technologies, the first being the Steamglide soleplate, which has two sets of steam vents to assist in smoother gliding. The other is a system called Ionic DeepSteam, which atomises the steam from the plate, supposedly making for more effective crease removal. The iron does glide over clothes with ease although I can't say whether this is the soleplate in action or is typical for all Philips irons. The Ionic DeepSteam system, on the other hand, is a real marvel and extremely effective, with the ability to remove stubborn creases that would leave other irons struggling. Putting creases into clothes is equally easy and once done they look crisp and distinct. It's true that neither of these technologies would ever make ironing a joy but anything that can help the process should be welcomed and both these definitely do help, the Ionic DeepSteam in particular.

The GC4444 feels comfortable in the hand, not too heavy and better made than pretty much all others I've used. It does seem a bit 'plasticky' although I appreciate that there aren't too many materials an iron could be made from, and the Philips does seem one of the sturdiest. It heats up extremely quickly and retains that heat for a long time, so Philips include a protective plate cover you insert the iron into after use rather than leaving it to stand and cool (and burn yourself on).

The GC4444 is a well-equipped, sturdy iron with additions over the GC4340 that I feel are more than worth the extra money. If you've seen its sibling and like the look of it, give this one serious consideration as for only £18 more you'd be getting the premium Philips iron with a host of useful technologies.

Does the job really well
I wouldn't say I know much about ironing, and I've never particularly liked doing it, but I decided to replace our old steam iron with this one and I have been really impressed. I find it makes a much better job of the ironing, so I get through it quicker. The steam seems to take out all the creases. I have only tried the ionic steam once so far(on a pair of jeans) and it really worked well. It is easy to fill and not too heavy to hold. The protective cover for the hotplate is useful too. I also like the fact that you can adjust the steam.

WELL WORTH THE MONEY
Just replaced my old Morphy Richards with this Iron, as it is the most I have spent on an iron... I have to say, it is well worth the money. It glides over any cloth, is a good weight, with lots of steam and a large plate. The 3 metre lead is great as I have a large ironing board. The Linen I have (trousers etc)ironed with ease, as did well-dry jeans and synthetics. Overall, Could not be happier...ironing is a breeze with this wonderful iron!