Mankind has not always provided the necessary care for their clothes and appearance. However, to date, not a single family can do without an iron. As early as the 4th century BC, the first semblance of this miracle of technology was recorded, but not in such perfect form. Today, even children know how to use the iron and bring their clothes to perfect condition.
Iron History
In ancient Greece, heated metal rods were used to create pleating. And over time, people began to put the thing on a flat, even surface, and from above pressed it with a stone, then left it for a while. Thus, the clothes became even and without extra folds. After some time, the stones began to heat up, as they realized that the effect of heat would be much better.
In Russia, the first invention for ironing clothes was a rolling pin. A little thing was wound around it and driven over it with a ribbed piece of wood. Thanks to such movements, the fabric was smoothed. Attempts were also recorded to use metal mugs of boiling water as an iron.
The first iron, which was heated by electricity, was invented in 1903. Earl Richardson became his discoverer.
What are irons?
Most of the irons that can be found on store shelves today are steam. Today everyone knows how to use a steam iron. Road and irons with a steam generator are less common. In a steam iron, water is stored in a special chamber. From which it enters clothing through the sole with holes. On different irons, such holes are located differently. Some models have a fully lattice base, others with holes on the nose or closer to the bottom. The better the water passes through the sole of the electric device, the better the thing will be ironed. The most popular household appliance companies today are Tefal and Philips.
Irons are steam medium power and high. For home use, of course, an ordinary iron is enough. But how to use an iron atelier or hotel workers? It is better to give preference to more powerful models. There are also irons with a steam generator. It usually comes with the purchase and is equipped with a special boiler, which in turn will make it possible to iron continuously for 1-1.5 hours. Iron with a steam generator is, of course, more expensive, but it’s much easier and more economical to use.
How to use the iron correctly
The principle of operation of irons is very similar. For his long work, you need to follow some rules that apply to most models equally.
So:
- Pour water into the tank cold. And only before connecting to the network. Poured water - turned on - iron.
- It is important to correctly set the desired mode in which the steam will be supplied.
- You must wait 1-2 minutes until the iron heats up.
- After a few minutes, during ironing, you need to press a button that passes steam through the holes, leading along the surface of the fabric.
- How to use the Philips iron for vertical ironing? First you need to hang the thing on your shoulders and pull it with one hand. With the other hand, with the help of the iron, it is necessary to conduct from top to bottom along the material. Ironing, on the other hand, is not necessary as the vapor penetrates through.
How to use the Tefal iron and how to clean it
The operation of the Tefal iron is practically no different from most of its brethren. However, appliances from this manufacturer require special cleaning from time to time. Some models are equipped with a self-cleaning function.
In order to run it correctly, you need:
- drain all water from the iron and plug it into the network;
- set the video on the division of "eco";
- Next, you need to open the lid and remove the rod, which may be in scale;
- this stem should be lowered for several hours in lemon juice or vinegar;
- Now you need to pour clean water into the tank and turn on the device at full power;
- at the signal of the light bulb, the iron must be turned off;
- Now you need to rinse the rod with clean water and put it back under the cover;
- then you need to turn on the iron in normal mode without steam, so that it dries and can be used further.
Types of soles
How to use an iron figured out. Now consider what the bulk of this indispensable device is made of. For vertical and horizontal ironing, the high quality of the soleplate is important. Now most manufacturers make it from aluminum, ceramic or stainless steel.
- Aluminum appliances are very light in weight. Even with prolonged ironing, the hand does not get tired of it. However, he has a big minus - it is easily deformed.
- Stainless steel is the heaviest of all the materials that are used for the base. How to use an iron with such heavy material? It is heavy in weight, but they are one of the highest quality.
- The ceramic sole of the iron prevents the fabric from sticking and sticking to the surface. Also, ceramics easily glides on clothes.
Very often, materials for the base are combined, which gives it even greater reliability and durability.