Rating of the best garment steamers

Garment steamers appeared in the middle of the last century in Europe. Then they were called stimuli and were used to give a neat appearance to felt hats. Nowadays, these devices have almost replaced the usual irons and ironing boards.

Steamers invariably personify the beginning of the era of steam generators in the world. This device was first invented by the mechanic Thomas Severi in the 17th century. At first it was used in the metallurgical industry - for pumping water from mines. Later, his invention formed the basis of industrial steam-based generators, and then moved into the domestic sphere, becoming the basis of devices with steam supply under pressure for steaming and ironing things.

The very first device with a steam generator was developed in the 40s by the American company Dj. Streamer. From here its name - streamer - went and fixed. Since then, this device has been successfully used in the domestic and professional spheres of human life.

In Russia, steamers appeared in the post-Soviet period. Since 2005, their supply and production have been established. At the beginning of the XXI century, the main supplier of this type of product was the company "WTO" ("Wet-heat treatment"). Currently, its steamers are sold under the brand name Vapor. These are the oldest models of steamers; their heating element is made of brass.

The purpose of modern vertical steamers is the cleaning and ironing of linen, clothes, furniture and household textiles. Electrical appliances produce steam at a temperature of about 100 degrees Celsius. Steam is supplied under pressure to the fabric, straightening the fibers and at the same time clearing it of dust.So it is safe to say that these appliances are an alternative to dry cleaning at home.

Using the multifunction steamer you can:

1. smooth clothes from various fabrics;
2. clean furniture;
3. straighten carpets, rugs and curtains;
4. steaming children's toys from textiles, cleaning them from germs, various viruses and dirt;
5. clean floor carpets from dust mites and harmful microorganisms.

Some models are equipped with nozzles for cleaning walls, windows and inaccessible places in the steam cleaner mode.

Using this device, you can quickly and easily tidy any item of clothing, regardless of complexity. For example, special models include cleaning modes for outerwear, coats made of natural and faux fur. The range of action of the steamer extends to products from delicate and synthetic fabrics, as well as woolen clothes and knitwear.

For the right choice, it is necessary to consider the purpose, and only then investigate the main characteristics of the device. First of all, it is power. So, the most common steamers have a power of 1500 watts. This power is enough to stroke the linen and clothes. The higher the density of tissues, the more powerful the device should be. For outerwear, you need a steamer with a power of 1800 watts. Steaming things is done at the expense of steam. The device of the water tank is called a boiler. It can be located both on the body and in a special tank, as in the case of floor steamers, where the boiler is attached separately. In this case, a more professional steaming of things is provided.

The heating element is located under the boiler and controls the temperature and steam supply. As a rule, these are elements made of heat-resistant steel with a corrosion-resistant coating.

The types of modes in the steamer depend on its purpose, class and cost. Each type of fabric has its own temperature regime. For example, it is not necessary to smooth the curtains at maximum power, otherwise they will simply burn out.

The best models of garment steamers are among the top ten brands of manufacturers of this type of product. We present to your attention the top 10 modern models with a steam generator.

• The list is headed by professional floor garment steamers Mia's Magic Style and Zauber Pro from a domestic brand with a capacity of almost 2300 watts. These are the first devices in the ranking of the best clothing stimulants. The starting steam supply speed is 40 seconds, the steam power is 50 grams per second. The hefty cost of the device is from 17,000 rubles, and the multifunctional kit allows you to classify them as Premium class steam cleaners. Once having appeared in the house, these items of care for things will become indispensable helpers for any housewife.

• The second place is taken by the Italian manufacturer Mia "De Luxe". The device has a capacious water tank, designed for an amount of more than two liters, which provides more than an hour of continuous operation. High power - over 2500 watts, justified by the significant cost of the device - from 15,000 rubles. A special board is provided for steaming small pieces of clothing, such as cuffs and collars. The steamer is also equipped with compartments for storing cleaning elements, which greatly simplifies its storage.

• The next line in the ranking of the best models of steamers for clothing is the model of the famous brand Tefal. The floor steam cleaner has five types of steam supply, has a capacity of 1700 watts, as well as special nozzles, which allows you to iron, clean and steam things in hard-to-reach places. It should be added that all Tefal devices of this line are equipped with an innovative water and steam supply device and a large detachable boiler. A significant cost - from 14,000 rubles and above, guarantees high quality and long service life of the device.

• In fourth place is a model of the famous brand of the brand Philips It has an increased steam supply capacity (40 grams of water per minute), which makes it possible to use the device to care for outerwear, carpets and fabric furniture. The hi-tech approach of the manufacturer provides for the presence of touch control, as well as the possibility of dismantling and replacing failed elements. The device is also equipped with a protective device that protects the case and parts from overheating. It costs about 12,000 rubles.

• Steamer "Grand Masters" of the domestic company Digital - in fifth place. Refers to multi-function devices with steam purifier mode. Among the advantages - good power (1900 watts) at a relatively low cost (from 10,000 rubles). A special nozzle nozzle complete with the device allows it to be used in hard-to-reach places when cleaning rooms.

• In sixth place is a semi-professional floor model of a global brand stimulus Mia "Kitfort 910". It was not for nothing that he entered the top ten best instruments of this line. The appliance operates in horizontal and vertical directions. The manufacturer guarantees simplicity and quality at an affordable price - from 6000 rubles.

• The seventh line in the ranking is held by manual steamer. Philips For the manual version, it has a fairly high power potential - up to 1000 watts, and a reserve of continuous operation for up to half an hour. The steamer looks like a brush on the handle with a built-in water tank, which is enough to steam several things. The device costs 3,500 rubles.

• The brand model is also suitable for everyday use. Mia "Piccolo", which ranks eighth in the ranking of popular models for the care of clothing and textiles. It also has its pros and cons. The model is very convenient when traveling, it can even serve as a teapot if necessary, since ordinary water can be poured into the boiler. High quality and low cost - 2500 rubles, guarantee good consumer demand in the market for this type of product. The package includes a protective surface and a mitten.

• In ninth place is the manual steamer Polaris It optimally combines compactness, quick availability for work - within a minute, as well as good power - 1500 watts. The device is equipped with a boiler designed for 100 grams of water, and a special holder for clothes. Among its features is the high location of the power button. The average cost is about 3,000 rubles.

• The portable device of the Italian company completes the rating of the best models Mia "Graze". It is a hand-held compact steamer, convenient for traveling, on the go and at home. A convenient boiler for 260 milliliters of water guarantees an intensive continuous supply of steam and protection against leakage when tilting. Power - 1200 watts. The price is 2900 rubles.

There is also a Russian manufacturer of economy class Kromax, numbering more than fifty different models of steamers. They are also successfully implemented in the domestic market.

It is worth noting that until now the Swedish brand was considered the leader among the best steamers Zauber, entered the market as a representative of a fundamentally new drip principle of steam supply. New innovations made it possible to improve a number of previous steamers and significantly improve the care of things and clothes, saving the surface from excessive condensation.Global manufacturers have deconstructed and radically improved the quality of steaming machines.

The most popular models today are world-class devices. Mia - A leader in the production of stimulants and steamers for all types of fabrics. There are also cheap analogues of this type of product on the market of various manufacturers worth from 900 rubles.

Not everyone knows how to choose and purchase a good and high-quality steamer for the home, therefore we present the main quality parameters and requirements that must be considered when choosing this type of product.

First of all, you need to know that the steamer is not an analogue of the iron in the literal sense. Therefore, the main quality standards will be the technical characteristics, as well as the capabilities of the device.

• The range of applications designed for the ability to work with both heavy and delicate types of fabrics, including tulle, biofiber and organza.
• Great power to smooth even the most wrinkled fabrics, such as linen and cotton.
• The vertical arrangement, which is most advantageous for steaming hanging fabrics without removing them, for example, curtains and drapes, as well as bedding.
• Functions of steam cleaners, providing for the simultaneous disinfection and cleaning of various types of tissues.

In special stores, you can take a variety of cleaners: from manual steamers to multi-functional floor models. All of them are considered vertical and have significant differences in quality and price. The main thing is to take a suitable model. Not to be mistaken with a choice will help a small briefing.

So, all the devices of this line can be divided according to their purpose: professional, equipped with numerous options and simple, used in everyday life. Also, all steam-based cleaners are divided into groups.

• Outdoor appliancesworking exclusively for steaming hanging fabrics. They are divided into gravity and steam. In self-flowing steam, it enters the nozzle of the device itself and has constant pressure. In steam, the pressure is regulated by a special valve and has several feeding modes, which significantly improves the quality of the processed fabric surfaces.
• Hand Stimulators are the easiest to use. Their purpose is portable use on the road. They are lightweight, mobile and easy to use. Indispensable on any trip, as well as at home for steaming and giving a well-groomed look to things from low-density fabrics.
• Multifunctional Stimuli are a good alternative to all types of steamers. They combine various target options and perfectly cope with all types of fabrics. Each of them is equipped with a set of functions of an ironing board, a steamer, a steam cleaner, an iron, a clothes holder and other devices.

Any of the varieties of these devices is designed to fulfill its specialization, which is characterized by the scope of their application. When choosing, you should take into account the specifics of the purpose of each individual device. So, for example, you should not use a manual steam cleaner for bedding. In this case, a floor steamer is more suitable. Proper use guarantees a positive result.

Choosing a stimulus, you must also adhere to some professional advice.

• Before buying the device, you must familiarize yourself with the type of device and the specifics of its purpose. The main attention should be paid to technical indicators, power and volume of water in the tank.
• It is also important to consider in detail the configuration, to verify the constructive viability of the device, to evaluate ease of use and practicality.
• Among the high-quality equipment should be a steam supply regulator in a safe place on the handle of the device, an automatic adjustment of the water heating temperature, the function of filling the boiler without turning off the steam generator, a stand - a telescope, and in professional models - hardware wheels to move the device in the right direction.

A steam generator for cleaning and ironing things, household textiles and furniture is not only a bargain, but also the number one care product that can significantly reduce the time and cost of keeping things and clothes in proper form. This device will significantly extend the life of things and the fabric surface of household items.

Among the reviews about steam generators are often only positive, so their very purpose, as well as the variety of species, provides constant quality and ease of use.

Housewives prefer to use stationary models of steam cleaners, as they are most suitable for treating various surfaces and structures - from shirts to carpets, including vertical use. In households, the function of a steam cleaner helps to get rid of hard to remove stains on floors and other coatings, upholstered furniture. Penetrating into the structure of the fabric, steam jets destroy all types of fungus, mold, pathogenic bacteria, improving the color and structure of the fabric. This property of the stimulator eliminates the need to use chemicals of various toxicities, especially if there is an allergy to them.

Travel enthusiasts prefer portable handheld devices. And they are used with pleasure even by men on business trips when it is required to give a business-like and well-groomed look to a suit.

Many housewives use powerful steam cleaners to clean carpets from insects and various contaminants. Women use the properties of a cleansing steam as an alternative to dry cleaning.

In the hotel and restaurant business, these devices are indispensable attributes of cleaning and care. With their help, they put in order curtains, tablecloths, napkins, curtains and curtains, sofas, chairs and armchairs, while smoothing and cleaning them from dust, smell and dirt.

Men believe that the best gift is a manual steamer for a car. In car interiors, this is an indispensable assistant. With it, you can clean the interior textiles, as well as smooth out wrinkled clothes without much effort before a business meeting.

In hospitals, steam cleaners have recently been used to iron and disinfect bedding and clothes. In some departments of the hospital, even shoes are sanitized with this device.

In theatrical and artistic dressing rooms they use stimuli all the time. Without them, it is impossible to smooth out and tidy the complex elements of clothing with numerous rhinestones, sequins, as well as fabrics with other structural features of fabrics.

Special feedback on the use of stimulants was given by sellers of fashionable clothing stores and boutiques. Complex synthetic fabrics, from which famous brands sew clothes, especially need specialized care, which can only be done using specialized devices.

Special accessories included in the steam cleaner kit can help with cleaning the so-called “difficult” places in the room, for example, tile joints, the inner surface of the toilet bowl, baseboards. Using steam, you can quickly and without a trace clean the surface of the oven from grease and carbon deposits. Hot steam instantly cleans fabric surfaces from sweat, cigarette smoke, traces of coffee and other drinks.

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