Tefal Pure Tex DT9530G0 review

About the Tefal Pure Tex DT9530G0

The DT9530G0 is a vertical handheld steamer with a ceramic soleplate. Tefal rates it at 1700W, with steam of up to 30g/min and a boost of up to 90g/min. It heats in about 25 seconds from a removable 200ml tank, and the cord is 2.5m long. Tefal gives the run time as about 10 minutes per fill. A steam-ready indicator and the steam control sit on the handle.

Tefal calls it a 4-in-1 system: it sanitises, removes creases, de-lints and can add fragrance. The pads attach magnetically and swap in seconds. The de-lint pad is reversible, with one side for lint and hair and the other for micro-dust. A steam bonnet covers delicate and non-ironable items, and a MyPerfume insert diffuses scent. There is one fixed temperature and no settings to choose, and the unit switches itself off after a few minutes of non-use.

Tefal's page does not list what comes in the box, so check the retailer listing. The brand also sells the brushes, bonnet-style pads, perfume diffuser and tank as extras.

What owners report about the Tefal Pure Tex DT9530G0

Owner feedback we could read for this exact model is thin. Retailer review pages for it were either closed to us or empty, so this section rests on one long-term owner write-up and a retailer's own review.

The long-term owner, who had used it for about three years, still rated it highly. They liked the 25-second heat-up and said it refreshes and smooths clothes as well as an iron would for them. Their one complaint was the awkward shape. They also advised emptying the tank after use so the water doesn't go stale and smell. John Lewis's own review found it effective on curtains using the boost, and found it drip-free. It also noted that it is not the lightest handheld, and that it won't put a sharp crease in trousers.

We found no pattern of faults in the owner sources we could open for the UK model.

Who the Tefal Pure Tex DT9530G0 suits

It suits anyone whose main job is shirts, cotton and other heavier fabrics, plus the odd set of curtains. The boost and 1700W help there, and the 2.5m cord is long enough to reach without an extension. The steam bonnet is useful if you own delicate pieces that cannot be ironed.

Look elsewhere if you want pocket-size luggage space: the Tefal Pure Pop DT2026 is the smaller choice. If you steam big piles of laundry or bedding, the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 has a much bigger tank on a base unit. If you want a sharper finish on stubborn creases, the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Aroma 28040 has a heated pressing plate. Check the model code on any listing before ordering.

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