For a motel and the three and four star properties that want value for money, then the Jerdon SB5288B steam iron is hard to go past. Features like a Stainless sole plate do not mean much to anybody unless you work in the hospitality field. A stainless steel sole plate does not scratch easily; anything the guest burns on to the plate can polish or be cleaned off with ease. The same cannot be said for the Teflon coated models. Damaged scratched or burnt sole plates always bring guest complaints. They think it will mark their clothes.

Another unique feature on the Jerdon steam iron is the automatic cut out feature.

If the iron is left on by itself or left to long then the automatic cut out feature will turn the iron off. Generally you only see a more expensive iron with this feature. This function is seen as a safety device whereby if the iron is left motionless in a horizontal – meaning the ironing position, for 30 seconds then the electrical heating element will switch off. If the iron is left for 15 minutes in the vertical position then the same action happens, the heating element turns off. In both situations if the iron does turn off then all the guest is required to do is pick up or move the iron and the heating element will reactivate.

Those who work in hospitality will know that guests often leave the iron running when they leave the room in a rush to a meeting or trying to book out on time. When that happens the property has a fire hazard sitting there merrily overheating and also the energy bill continues to rise albeit just a little.

Over all dimensions for the steam iron are 28cm long and 11cm wide we mention these dimensions for those properties who like to store the iron in set position like in a draw or on a special shelf within the room. Some like to store in the upright position so the iron does leak if it has not been emptied out In fact this is a very good and recommended practice by Jerdon.

Other features with this quality but compact Jerdon steam iron is the variable controls available. The temperature dial on the iron is marked with fabrics rather than temperature. Linen or cotton, wool, silk or nylon so easy to set the right temperature for your clothes even a man could use it. Coupled with a steam control button which is a more or less arrangement and the steam and spray buttons are side by side.

At 1200 watts it is just the right power for a hospitality property as it does get the job done; the sole plate can get very hot. Guests often compare their larger more powerful iron at home to what the hotel has on offer however the two situations are very different as we don’t think many people would iron a basket of clothes in their hotel room. Generally the iron gets used for a couple items on one or two days so its work load is not over whelming.

The Jerdon SB 5288B steam iron is covered by a one year manufacturing materials and workmanship warranty; it does not cover irons that have fallen on the floor. An indicator that the iron has fallen on the floor in particular onto those tiled entrances, you will notice water will leak out of the iron uncontrollably when topped up ready iron.

Hopefully that has given you some good worthwhile information on our steam iron that you can use when you make your next sale.

Team JK