Iron can be safely called a mandatory and indispensable attribute, designed for daily household use. There is, of course, in every house. More recently, the standard of technological thought was an ordinary electric iron with a steel sole. People of the old school still remain true to these models (they rarely break down and may well be inherited), but mainly because they did not have the opportunity to appreciate all the advantages of their modern counterparts. In this article we will tell you how to choose a good iron.
First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to the sole of the iron, namely its coating. It should have high non-stick and sliding properties, as well as special strength. In addition, it should be remembered that a good sole is not prone to scratches. It is difficult to find a model that satisfies all of the above requirements - manufacturers are trying to find the optimal balance between them. Some companies pay increased attention to the durability of the sole and apply special sapphire powder to it. Others focus on easy gliding and begin to produce models with a ceramic-metal coating. Still others try to combine both, developing radically new coatings and applying unexpected materials.
But, most importantly, keep in mind that a good iron is determined by its performance with water. Water can be sprayed onto things by pressing a special button or supplied through the holes on the sole in the form of steam. The more steam the iron can produce, the better it will smooth over-dried and thick fabrics. The steam boost or turbocouple function allows you to double the steam supply level. Please note that the presence of holes on the entire surface of the sole perfectly characterizes a good
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A very interesting and useful feature is the “vertical steaming”. It allows the iron, located in an upright position, to continue supplying steam. This feature will be simply indispensable in certain cases. For example, when you need to iron the curtains, without even having to remove them from the window.
The main and additional functions that you should pay attention to when choosing a good iron are:
power (the heating rate and the ability to maintain the selected temperature regime directly depend on it);- possibility of use without a cord (such irons are sold with a special stand, to which electricity is connected);
- button groove (allows you to better iron the fabric around the buttons);
- protection against scale and self-cleaning (such models have replaceable water filters or the ability to remove scale through a powerful steam supply);
- anti-drop system (protects the sole from the formation of drops).
Each customer is free to decide for himself whether he needs this or that function. The main thing is that in the pursuit of functionality, you do not forget about the ergonomics and convenience of the model. After all, a bulky and heavy iron, which has many additional options, is unlikely to cause you a lot of positive emotions in the process of ironing.
Given all the above points, choosing a good iron is not difficult. It is important to be guided by your own needs and preferences. Indeed, based on them, you can choose a model that can turn a daily routine into a real pleasure.