An alternative to steam irons, steam generators are ideally suited to larger households or those working through large amounts of laundry. They use a separate large water tank to heat water and generate large volumes of steam and heat which is transferred through a handheld iron unit. Ironing is less of a chore with the Hinari HIN172 digital steam generator. With an impressive 2500 watts (W), it produces more steam and has a reduced heat-up time compared to lesser-watt irons