Iron power: what happens and how does it affect the quality of ironing?

By buying an iron should be approached carefully. The tidiness of our things and, as a result, our everyday image depends on his impeccable work. First you need to decide on the company. The stores sell both expensive models with promoted brands, as well as models of little-known manufacturers.

Among the leaders this year remain Philips, Tefal, Bosch, Braun, Rowenta. The only thing that can stop when buying these models is their price. She remains high constantly. You always have to pay for quality. However, do not be upset. There are inexpensive samples in our stores. They are slightly inferior to the leaders in terms of parameters, and the price may well suit a budget buyer. Here is their list: Vitek, Polaris, Scarlett.

Definitely, the sole should be impeccable. The quality of ironing will subsequently depend on its properties. The main requirement for the sole is gliding. Your ease of use and energy saving depend on how easy the iron moves around things. Another important requirement: the material from which the iron surface is made must not leave stains on clothes. Manufacturers constantly improve and modernize their products. Perhaps not all housewives know that there are several types of soleplate. Let's consider them in order.

• Aluminum outsole. This material has three advantages: it is inexpensive, it immediately heats up, and if something sticks to the surface during ironing, it will be easy to clean. Cons are also available. Aluminum deforms over time from high temperatures, and a smooth surface quickly becomes scratched.
• Stainless steel outsole. Such a sole is durable, besides it does not scratch, does not rust and has good glide.
• Ceramic sole. Great option. Glides well on the surface of any canvas. With such a modern coating, the thin fabric is protected from sticking. The laundry is ironed flawlessly. However, the coating must be treated with care. At the slightest blow, it may burst or break off.
• Titanium surface. Titanium, or rather, its spraying, has virtually no complaints. This is one of the latest developments. The only negative: long cooling and the non-budgetary price of an iron.
• Teflon surface. Teflon is a decent option that provides impeccable ironing. Only the price range can stop the purchase.

The main requirement for choosing an iron should be power, which directly affects the quality of ironing and speed. Everything will depend on your needs here. To make it easier, we will divide these indicators into three parts.

• An iron with a rated power of only 1300-1600 W can satisfy the needs of a single person or a family of two. Still this option is useful to those who often travel because of their low weight.
• For a large family or people who love order in everything, the best option is suitable - an average power iron - 1600-2000 watts. Samples with such indicators will well stroke both thick jeans and a shirt made of thin fabric.
• A model with a power of 2000-2400 W and above is usually used by professionals: laundresses, tailors, owners of small hotels. But there are mistresses who love impeccably ironed sheets and towels. Then this choice is for you.

The more power, the more iron will consume electricity. Therefore, thrifty housewives should take this factor into account. First of all, everything will depend on how much time you spend ironing things. The more the device works, the more electricity is consumed. For example, an iron with a power of 1600 watts will consume 1.6 kilowatts in one hour. So, with an iron with a power of 2200 W, 2.2 kW per hour of ironing will be consumed.

The operating mode of the electric iron is no less important for the parameters that you choose. For the convenience of ironing various types of fabrics, a special temperature indicator is needed. Therefore, irons set various modes, which are regulated using the dial or button. A large number of modes guarantee the quality of ironing.

It makes it possible to moisten the fabric when ironing. Moisture flows through a spray bottle. Thanks to this function, it is no longer necessary to manually apply water to the “capricious” fabric to stroke it.

This is a necessary function. It is carried out through small holes made in the sole of the iron. Lots of holes - great steam flow. When choosing a model, make sure that there are enough of them in the thin part of the iron. The quality of ironing in the inaccessible part of things will depend on this. Steam supply greatly facilitates the process. Consider one more nuance: spend a lot of steam - fill more with water. Therefore, when buying, consider the size of the flask. The larger it is, the better.

Steam boost is another necessary function in which steam is supplied under high pressure. The more powerful the steam supply, the better the fabric will be ironed in a hard-to-reach place. If the iron has a function of "vertical steam", then perhaps it is better to choose this model. This function allows you to easily tidy up any thing right on the hanger. Ironing curtains will no longer cause you trouble. It is enough to hold the steam over the fabric and it will acquire a presentable appearance.

All of these functions will work flawlessly if the iron has high power. The larger it is, the greater the likelihood that the steaming will be effective. However, one must take into account: models where steam supply and vertical steam are actively used have a rather large weight. They usually have a large water tank. This is a weighting agent. If this does not scare you, then feel free to buy one.

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