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Shoppers racing to Lidl to snap up ‘amazing' household gadget that's £250 cheaper than Tefal
BUDGET shoppers are flocking to Lidl for an 'amazing' household gadget that's giving pricey brands a serious run for their money.
The Tower Ceraglide 2700W Steam Generator Iron has landed on Lidl's shelves, and customers say it's 'cutting through ironing piles with ease".
With a similar power output to high-end Tefal models, which can cost up to £300, Lidl's version is nearly £250 cheaper at £49.99.
The Tower model heats up in just 35 seconds and features an 80g/min continuous steam output with three-bar steam pressure, letting you power through shirts, trousers and even curtains.
It's also got a large 1.2L water tank, vertical steam setting for hanging garments, self-cleaning function, and ceramic double soleplate for extra smooth glide across all fabrics.
While Tefal's flagship Pro Express Vision offers higher steam pressure, fancy LED lights, and automatic steam release, it will set you back up to £400.
Curry's currently sells it for £299.99, which makes Lidl's version £249.99 cheaper.
Curry's also stocks the Tower steam generator iron for £60, which is £10 more expensive than what Lidl is selling it for.
It's always worth shopping around and comparing prices to make sure you're getting the most value for money.
How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend:
Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
Lidl's customers are thrilled with the results.
One buyer said: 'This iron is amazing. Lightweight and easy to use. Cuts through the ironing pile with ease.'
Another raved: 'Really good design and functionality was spot on.'
While a third praised the price tag, adding: 'Compared to more well-known brand names, it has some great features.'
I tried 'magic' Lidl garden hose - you need to get it, it's perfect for summer
The model number to look out for is T22023GLD, and it comes with a three-year warranty, giving shoppers extra peace of mind.
Meanwhile, it's not the only dupe Lidl is stocking this summer.
The Silvercrest Air Fryer, priced at £49.99, has been hailed as a cheaper alternative to the £200 Ninja version.
The Monsieur Cuisine Smart, at £399.99, is a fan favourite and often compared to the high-end Thermomix which can cost more than £1,000.
The Silvercrest Cordless Vacuum, on sale for £59.99, has drawn comparisons to the Dyson V8, with many praising its strong suction and lightweight design.
It comes as the budget-retailer brought out its Peppa Pig ride on suitcases, perfect for kids this summer.
How to save more money at Lidl
Lidl's prices are already wallet-friendly, but you can slash your bills even further using simple tips.
Download the Lidl Plus app
The app unlocks exclusive weekly discounts, automatically applied at the checkout.
Customers have saved up to £235 in a single month just by scanning it during each shop.
You can knock up to 25% off popular items like ready meals, baked goods and snacks.
Right now, Flying Goose Sriracha Prawn Crackers are down to £1.49, 50p off.
Bag £1.50 wonky veg boxes
Each morning, Lidl sells 5kg boxes of imperfect fruit and veg for just £1.50, saving you around £3.50 compared to buying them individually.
Grab midweek bargains
Every week, Lidl slashes prices on six fruit and veg items — this week, 400g of mushrooms is just 99p.
Hit the Middle of Lidl
You never know what you'll find in the famous middle aisle — from garden tools to kitchen gadgets, all at bargain prices.
Earn rewards with Lidl Plus
Spend £250 in a month, and you'll bag 10% off your next shop, saving you £72 a year if you hit the target monthly.
Don't miss bakery Happy Hour
From 7pm, Lidl knocks 20% off baked goods to reduce waste — croissants, doughnuts and pastries all go cheap.
Used right, these Lidl tips could save shoppers save hundreds on their Lidl shop.
