Types of modern irons

To date, in the stores of household appliances, you can see different types of irons. It is impossible to imagine the life of every family without this small-sized electrical equipment. Ironing clothes from different materials requires a special approach. Therefore, choosing an iron, you should decide on what kind it is better to purchase for everyday use in everyday life.

Classification

The following types are currently available:

1. Classic, or ordinary.
2. With thermostat and spray gun.
3. Steam.
4. Road.

Classic irons are presented in a simple version and have little functionality. A conventional iron is not equipped with a device for moistening laundry, and when it is used, this process is performed manually. There is a thermostat with which the heating of the sole is regulated.Today, these models are produced in small batches, since this type is unsuitable for ironing heavy linen and is not particularly popular with consumers.

Spray irons are the very first models in which a wetting device was built into the appliance.

The road irons are small-sized, convenient for transportation in bags. Designed for travel. Their technical capabilities are simplified.

Steam irons

What irons to choose and how they work? Steam irons are very popular today. This popular type of device is perfectly used for dry and wet ironing. Models with steam have significant capabilities compared to others. The main advantages are that this view:

1. Multifunctional. With a steam iron you can perfectly cope with both dry and wet ironing, since the device is equipped with a thermostat.
2. Suitable for ironing any fabrics.
3. It has an absolute slip of the sole.
4. Has a special shape of the sole, designed for ironing under the buttons.

Steam irons at the moment are very popular among consumers.

Specifications

When choosing an iron, you need to pay attention to the following specifications:

1. Power.
2. Sole.
3. Steam system.

An important indicator of the quality of household appliances - power. Irons are:

• increased power;
• moderate power;
• low power.

Irons with high power (1900-2400 W) consume a lot of energy, they are recommended for frequent ironing in large quantities.

Devices with low power (less than 1600 W) are designed for infrequent ironing.

The most practical are models with an average power (1900 W). Such irons are much more economical and do an excellent job with large volumes of linen.

Iron sole

Covering the sole is also an important factor to look for when purchasing an iron. There are the following types of coatings:

• aluminum;
• steel;
• ceramic;
• metal-ceramic.

The aluminum coating heats up quickly. This material is susceptible to deformation, scratches often appear on the sole of it, which make it difficult to iron synthetic fabrics. Some well-known companies producing household appliances, as the coating used anodized aluminum, heat-treated.Due to this material, the working surface acquires high strength, increases the quality of sliding.

Stainless steel is stronger than aluminum, has a good slip, is easy to clean. When choosing a device, it is recommended to give preference to an iron with such a sole. Modern manufacturers, in order to improve ironing on metal soles, make hollows with the help of which an air cushion is created during the stripping process, which facilitates the process. Some companies use sapphire sputtering of a metallic surface. This sole is the most durable.

Irons with a working surface made of ceramic and metal-ceramic material are quite in demand. They do an excellent job with the ironing of any type of fabric, they have a good slip. This sole can be cleaned with a sponge and water. The disadvantage of this material is the fragility of ceramic enamel, which interferes with contact with fasteners, zippers.

Metal ceramics surfaces are used by popular companies. Such materials require careful handling and care.

Steam supply system

The quality and speed of ironing depends on how steam is supplied in the appliance.Usually in the steam iron there is a water tank and a heater, which are interconnected, as well as a system responsible for the release of steam. It is necessary to pay attention to the water tank. It should be large enough so that you do not have to constantly add fluid. This is necessary for the continuous supply of steam.

When choosing an iron, you need to pay attention to the special holes designed for steam supply. Their diameter can be arbitrary, this characteristic is not decisive. It should clarify exactly how steam is supplied. In some models, it only comes out of the holes that are located in the nose of the device. This option is not the best, because the iron can damage delicate fabrics, as the heating system in it will be uneven.

Today, the most popular are the irons with the Turbopar system. It is built into the device, and thanks to it the iron is able to iron the most difficult material. Most manufacturers use this system, so it is available to any consumer.

In addition, choosing an iron, you should pay attention to the security system.It allows you to protect the house from a possible fire in case the iron remains on.

The security system includes cartridges designed to soften water. This minimizes the amount of scale in the appliance. When scaling inside, the self-cleaning function works.

The presence of the anti-droplet system makes it possible, without pouring water from the reservoir, to produce dry ironing.

Safe use

After selecting the desired model, it remains to use the device according to the rules:

1. It is necessary to iron clothes, choosing the necessary temperature specified in the instruction.
2. If it is necessary to steam, when ironing with water is required, water is poured into the designated container before switching on the device.
3. It is recommended to use boiled water to avoid the formation of soot on the bottom of the device. You can use the distilled water, but in any case not raw from the tap;
4. After ironing the iron must be disconnected from the power supply.

Choosing an iron, you should first pay attention to its functionality, and only then to an attractive design.