How to choose a good iron: practical tips

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

An iron can be safely called an indispensable and indispensable attribute designed for daily household use. There is, of course, in every home. Relatively recently, the standard of technological thought was an ordinary electric iron with a steel sole. Old school people still remain faithful to these models (they rarely break 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, you need to pay attention to the soleplate of the iron, namely its coating. It must 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 meets all the above requirements - manufacturers are trying to find the optimal balance between them. Some firms pay increased attention to the strength of the sole and apply a special sapphire powder to it. Others are focusing on easy glide and are starting to produce models with a ceramic-metal coating. Still others try to combine both, developingradically new coatings and using unexpected materials.

But, most importantly, keep in mind that a good iron is determined by its performance with water. Water can be sprayed on things by pressing a special button or supplied through the holes on the sole in the form of steam. The more steam an iron can produce, the better it will iron over-dried and thick fabrics. The steam boost or turbo steam function doubles the steam output. Please note that the presence of holes over the entire surface of the soleplate characterizes a good iron in the best possible way. Reviews of such models are mostly positive.

Very interesting and useful feature is the "vertical steam". It allows the iron, placed in a vertical position, to continue to steam. This feature will become simply indispensable in certain cases. For example, when you need to iron the curtains without even removing them from the window.

The main and additional features that you should pay attention to when choosing a good iron are:

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  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 better ironing around the buttons);
• anti-calc and self-cleaning (such models have replaceable filters forwater or the ability to remove scale with powerful steam);
• anti-drip system (protects the sole from dripping).

Each buyer is free to decide whether he needs this or that function. The main thing is that in the pursuit of functionality, you should not forget about the indicators of ergonomics and convenience of the model. After all, a bulky and heavy iron with many additional options is unlikely to cause you a lot of positive emotions in the process of ironing.

Considering all the above points, choosing a good iron will not be difficult. It is important to be guided by your own needs and preferences. After all, based on them, you can choose a model that can turn a daily routine duty into a real pleasure.