Any good housewife who has at least once dealt with a steamer will say that this thing is simply necessary at home. She has so many advantages:
- 100 percent able to replace the iron;
- facilitates the process of ironing things;
- Helps to bring to normal the problem areas on things that the iron copes with difficulty;
- because of this processing, things will last much longer.
Where to buy a garment steamer?
A few years ago, all the steamers that were sold in our country were of Chinese origin. Currently, there are both American and European descent. Nevertheless, the offer of steamers made in China prevails. Although Chinese does not mean bad! Rather, steamers made in China are the exception that is made with quality, in compliance with all technological requirements. They serve for a long time and please their owners with uninterrupted work. But for the European or American manufacturer will still need to pay, and pay a lot. So we boldly head to the store to purchase such a necessary thing in everyday life.
How to choose a steamer for clothes, focusing on power?
It is a natural question. First you need to decide where you plan to use the device. In everyday life or for professional handling of things? How often do you have to use a steamer? What is more important for you - the design or the presence of certain functions? How much do you expect? Do you buy a garment steamer for yourself or someone as a gift?
Power indicator
Conventionally, all steamers can be divided into two groups:
- with a power of 1800 W or more - this device will be universal, it is able to cope with any tissues;
- with a power of less than 1800 watts - most fabrics are steamed, the exception is more dense: jackets, denim, blankets, etc.
Naturally, the more powerful the garment steamer, the higher the price. Although anyone is suitable for everyday use, it is clear that with a powerful one it is much more convenient and faster to achieve the desired result.
How to choose a garment steamer based on the capacity of the water tank and dimensions?
The volume of the tank is not a fundamentally important indicator, but still it matters. Although large capacity increases the size of the device and its weight, it will need to be refilled less often. Steamers with a small capacity are compact, but they will have to be refilled more often. So finally decide what is more important for you - the compactness of the device or its autonomy. There is another significant point. It would be nice to keep the steamer in assembled form, so that, if necessary, just take it and use it. If you plan to store the device in a special utility room, then it is worth paying attention to models with a narrow case. But the manual steamer is easy to use and fits in a bag.
How to choose a garment steamer taking into account the features and functionality?
On sale there are many vertical designs. They have a retractable bar, shoulders. A huge selection of hand models is also offered. But vertical is more convenient in that it is very easy to process hard-to-reach spots with their help. But with a manual steamer it is very convenient to process curtains, curtains. Simply stand on a stool. And you don’t need to drag the whole structure behind you at all. These devices are single-mode and have several modes of adjusting the steam supply. But, as practice shows, the maximum level of steam saturation is usually used, so you should think about whether there is a need for a multi-mode device. Such a complex device will be quite appropriate in the studio, and single-mode is suitable in everyday life. There is no point in overpaying for a set of functions that you will not use.
Conclusion
I want to believe that these recommendations will help determine how to choose a garment steamer that is most suitable for you. It will become an indispensable assistant in everyday life and will turn steam processing of things into a pleasant experience.