How to choose an iron
Coming to the electrical shop, it's so easy to drownin figures and letters of unknown names: 2600 W, STEAM FORCE, 434 holes for steam ejection, well thought-out ergonomics, etc. And you need a simple iron to easily iron different fabrics. About, how to choose an iron, tells the Land of Soviets.
What you should do note when choosing an iron: the power, the material from which the soleplate of the iron is made, the steam supply system, the drip system, the convenience of the handle, the cord, the weight.
How to choose an iron: power
There is an opinion, the more power, the less time you spend on ironing. The average power is 1500 watts. Experts recommend choosing for home iron with a power of 1500-1600 W. They quickly heat up and absorb the optimal amount of energy. You can check in the store how quickly heats up and, importantly, how slowly it cools down.
How to choose an iron: sole
That ironing does not turn into torture, the soleThe iron must be sliding, light and strong. In general, the soles are made of stainless steel, aluminum, cermets or special alloys. Stainless steel slowly heats up and cools, but does not scratch or spoil the fabric. Aluminum soles faster heat, but the metal can easily be scratched by lightning or rivets. Metal Ceramics - the most convenient to use, but requires careful use. It quickly heats up, glides well and is easy to clean. Teflon coating poorly slips, but does not spoil the fibers of the fabric. Easily deformed when in contact with lightning. Brand firms often offer soles with special coating or additional nozzles on the sole. Such innovations are in great demand among women. You can choose the optimal for the price and functionality of the sole, which is suitable for your things.
How to choose an iron: Steam
Steam boost will facilitate ironing of dense fabrics, and vertical steaming Do not leave a trace on your favorite lace dress. With this function, ironing curtains and curtains will be much faster and more convenient. But the price of these irons is too high. Function splashing useful if a thick tissue formed a lot of folds.
Steam supply measured in grams per square meter. For ironing ordinary things horizontally enough 40 g / m, but that the iron can cope with absolutely any cloth, choose an iron with a steam impact power of 100 g / m.
How to choose an iron: additional functions
Functions such as anti-scale, systemself-cleaning and others make it easier for the owner to take care of the iron, but additionally "hits" the wallet. A really important function is auto-shutdown. Then there will not be a question during the working day: did I turn off the iron?
Ergonomic handle and weight also important when using iron. Preference is given to a rubberized, non-sliding handle, and the weight of an average comfortable iron is 1.5 kg.
Before going to the store, you can at home write on the sheet an approximate description of your iron. Tell the store's consultant about it so that he will pick up some models for you. Spend the last test for irons: pick it up. What do you feel? Is it too heavy, does it hold well in your hand, does not slip? Do you understand the power switch icons? Trust your sensations and make the final choice intuitively. Then the selected iron will facilitate your ironing for a long time. And what kind of iron do you use? Leave the responses in the help to buyers in comments.
