Vertical steam generators and steam cleaners: pros and cons, varieties and choice

Every day, new appliances appear on the modern market of small household appliances, the main purpose of which is to simplify the human life as much as possible. Today, manufacturers are very actively involved in the improvement of irons - devices without which it is impossible to imagine everyday life. Leading positions are occupied by vertical steam generators and steam cleaners, as well as steamers.

In this article we will talk specifically about these household appliances, their advantages and disadvantages, we will determine the highest quality models from different manufacturers.

Considering the fact that many housewives choose appliances with the “steam ironing” function for the home, you need to deal with each of them separately. This will make it possible to understand the difference between a vertical steam generator, a steamer and a steam cleaner, the principle of their operation, the field of application, and the features of each of them.

This is a household appliance that is capable of generating steam in a special tank and supplying it to an iron. The steam generator has the following advantages and features:

• dry steam supply;
• maximum heating temperature - 160ºС;
• Heats up for 2 minutes;
• Suitable for ironing delicate items.

Another innovation among household appliances for the home. It consists of a housing, a steam hose, a water tank, a ring, a telescopic pipe, and a brush. Vertical steaming is an ideal solution for curtains, furniture, clothes and carpets. It is with this device that you can not only iron, but also clean both things and various surfaces.

This way you can achieve significantly better results in minutes. All this relates to the features of the product, but it is worth noting the drawback - the steamer takes up a lot of space, it is quite large.

Both manufacturers and experienced users call this device “the god of purity”. The device is designed to disinfect, degrease, wash and iron. The floor cleaner heats up for 8 minutes, manual - after 3 minutes it is ready for use. With a jet of hot steam, he is able to clean any surface from dirt and microorganisms - both soft and hard. As for ironing things, then after processing they will look perfect.

The assortment of such products, which is created for cleaning the house and ironing things, is more than diverse and large. Earlier in the article, we talked about the three newest and most effective household appliances, with which you can both iron and perform excellent cleaning.

Each of them is divided into several types, which may differ in functionality, equipment, efficiency.

• For clothes - able to completely replace the iron. In addition to ironing clothes, the device can perfectly cope with the removal of dirt on the window.
• For cleaning - visually very similar to a vacuum cleaner. The cost of the device is quite large, but this is due to high efficiency, quality of work and multifunctionality.
• Professional - This is the perfect helper in the house. Of course, acquiring such a “friend” is not a cheap pleasure, but it is worth it.

Steam generators, depending on the type, can also differ in power, the material from which they are made and the heating time.

• Manual - simple and easy to use device. Quite compact, and this is its great advantage, because it is precisely due to its size that you can take the device with you on a trip or trip. Powered by batteries. Designed for ironing a small amount of not very dense linen.
• Vertical - it happens both cheap and expensive. Cheap steamers are pretty primitive. They are easy to operate and suitable for home use. But the expensive ones are a completely different matter - they are characterized by high power, high efficiency and productivity.
• Professional - use cleaning companies to clean large rooms.
• 2 in 1 - This is a device that includes the functions of a steamer and a steam cleaner. This is a universal mechanism with which you can perform cleaning and ironing.

Based on experience, customer reviews, we can conclude that a steam station is an ideal purchase that you will never regret, because in one household appliance it combines at least 4 mechanisms.

• Manual - A convenient and inexpensive household appliance. Suitable for cleaning all surfaces.
• Compact - characterized by the presence of a fairly voluminous water tank, which stands on the floor. Well suited for ironing curtains, delicate items.
• As a vacuum cleaner - It has high power and efficiency. Pretty expensive pleasure, but effective.

There are many manufacturers who manufacture and sell small household appliances for the home, and each of them claims that it is his products that are the best. We want to offer you a rating of the best brands and their models with vertical steaming for clothes, shirts and curtains.

Among the manufacturers of steam cleaners, I would like to note:

• Karcher - despite the fact that the company's assortment is large, SI 4 EasyFix Premium model deserves special attention;
• Mie - Among consumers, Stiro Pro Luxe is in greatest demand;
• Grant Master - It is worth noting and paying attention to the GM S205 Professional model with a vertical hanger.

Each of the above manufacturers is a master of his craft. The products are of high quality, reliable and durable. Would like to note Tefal IXEO QT 1020EO, GM - A900 from Grand Master, GC 557/30 Comfort Tuch from Philips and KitSoft KT 915.

The most efficient are steam generators from companies:

• Rowenta;
• Bosch;
• Tefal;
• Mie Vapore.

Steam generator models are in demand Silence Steam DG8985 from Rowenta. Bosch manufacturer interested in consumer model TDS 4070 EasyComfort, Tefal - Liberty SV 7020.

As for the rules of use and one single general instruction, this does not happen. Each household appliance is unique. Its technology of work, technical parameters are different from each other. If you want your "home assistant" to last as long as possible, be sure to read the instructions before use or consult with a sales assistant when buying.

A good manufacturer provides information on how to use the device correctly. Even if you already had, for example, a steam generator, and you know how to use it, but bought a new model, do not rush - read the instructions. And remember: if the device fails because it was not used properly, there can be no guarantee of any kind.

In the next video, you will find a brief overview of the Polaris PGS 2230VA vertical steamer.