BetterYou Iron Daily Oral Spray, Pill-free Iron Supplement and Immune System Support, Delivers 5mg of Highly Absorbable Iron Per Dose, 48-day Supply, Made in the UK, Natural Baked Apple Flavour

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The iron is a relatively high 20mg daily dose of ferrous bisglycinate (one of the most effective types of elemental iron, and gentle on the stomach, according to studies), and it’s combined with the amino acid l-lysine. L-lysine is a key component of protein, and vegans and vegetarians are commonly short on it. It helps reduce blood pressure, boosts immunity, and promotes collagen growth (for great skin). Handily, it also helps the body absorb iron. If you live in a hard water area, anti-calc and anti-scale features are a big plus, and many irons also have automatic cleaning systems. All this helps to prevent drips onto your clothes and, more importantly, prevents limescale build-up in your iron. It’s also worth considering the size of the water tank since the smaller it is, the more you’ll need to refill it. If you often need to do a lot of ironing in one go, look for a tank capacity of at least 300ml. Additional noteworthy mentions include its vertical steam feature to refresh clothing on hangers and its eco-mode that'll save you money on your energy bill. For crease-free results every time, the Tefal Ultraglide is our stand-out steam iron.

With a no-burn guarantee, the Phillips PerfectCare Elite steam generator iron does everything from vertically steaming curtains, just like the best clothes steamer, to gently de-wrinkling delicate items using its intuitive OptimalTemp technology to adjust the temperature for maximum efficiency. Try to hang your laundry out to dry as soon as it’s done too, as gravity will work its magic best on damp clothing. As well as the usual steam settings, there’s also a turbo steam button located under the handle for an extra burst. It also has a MicroScale filter, which helps to reduce limescale stains on your clothes by filtering out limescale particles – making it one of the better choices on the market if you live in a hard water area. Mumsnetters love this brand for its long-lasting, high-quality products, and previous customers agree that it is an effective and efficient model. It glides in on a scratch-resistant durilium soleplate, with 30% more steam holes and a powerful 210g steam shot that’ll even de-crease heavy-duty fabric like denim.Steam Power: Although it's difficult to pin down steam output, generally, we found that the best-performing irons are usually at 1,700 to 1,800 watts. Steam is your friend when ironing out tough wrinkles, so an iron with a stronger, longer stream of steam will press your fabrics better (and faster) than those without. Long-term buyers rave about Floradix, hailing its gentle formula, pleasant taste and effectiveness. One male buyer, who struggled with his old exercise regime after falling ill, writes: “Iron deficiency can happen to athletic men, not just women. I will withdraw the ferrous fumarate (iron tablets) once my bloods are stable, but I’ll continue Floradix lifelong.” Really, all irons are steam irons these days, though a new generation of steam generator irons is taking steam to a new level and are incredibly popular with Mumsnet users.

Laura Cooke is a Content Editor at Mumsnet, with a special focus on home care content. She writes buyer's guides, cleaning and laundry articles, and tests products out in her family home to help our readers make informed choices when it comes to parting with their pennies. She is a mum of two and lives in Sussex. Why you should trust usYou can also improve the absorption of your iron supplement if you take it properly. “You’ll normally be told to take iron supplements on an empty stomach, around one hour before a meal,” says Hussain. “This is because taking them with food can reduce how much iron is absorbed into the gut. If you can take them with a drink that is high in vitamin C, such as orange juice, this helps your body to absorb more iron.”