Power
The main task is how to choose an iron, pick the right characteristics, a sole and a brand in accordance with available means. Electric trays are filled with all electronics stores, so we give a list of characteristics on which it is necessary to choose an iron.
For any household appliances is very important power. Depending on how large the power of the device, they are better and more efficient. Modern irons have a power range from 1.2 - 2.4 kW.But at the same time the most optimal is the power of 1.6 kW, because it allows and excellent to iron things, but also relatively inexpensive. But if financial problems are not terrible, you can choose more powerful devices. The iron quickly basks and works uneventfully.
Quality of
sole The surface of the iron( sole) is what all customers of irons pay attention to in the first place. It is divided into 3 types: aluminum, steel, ceramic. Other varieties are modified depending on impurities.
- Steel is the best surface for iron, which has both positive and negative sides. Positive is the strength and impossibility of transformation. Negative - heaviness in comparison with lighter metals, long cools down.
- Aluminum. Positive - lightness and rapid cooling and heating at high power. Negative - is scratched and deformed.
- Ceramic is a popular kind of coating, since it slides very well and is cleaned, it does not scratch. Of the shortcomings - high cost.
The best sliding is provided by the ceramic coating, and steel and aluminum are somewhat behind in this indicator. Try it.
Steam generator
Before choosing an iron, remember the need for steam for ironing delicate and delicate fabrics. Almost all irons in the modern market have a steam generator. For normal operation and steam formation, 250-350 ml of water is poured. For steam there should be more than 100 holes, then the iron will be effective and flawlessly smooth even the most finicky fabrics.
Additional functions can be vertical steam supply, which allows you to iron the coat on the hanger. Turbopar strokes dense fabrics and thin silk blouses.
Descaling
Often steam irons are protected against scale, and steam circulation, as a necessary function, if left out of harmony, can lead to a complete breakdown of the appliance. Water should be poured in distilled or boiled.
The weight of comfort in working with the device can give little things, for example, the ability to iron the soles of the soles between the buttons. Also, the sufficient cord size of the device can become a pleasant quality when the outlet is far from the ironing board.
Auto power off, with temperature changes and overheating - an advantageous quality for those who sin forgetfulness.
Cheap and expensive irons equally warm depending on the set temperature parameters. It is only necessary to select the necessary mode for the desired tissue.
A fragile girl can not work with a heavy iron without straining. It is worth choosing qualitative sliding models and small for weight.
Reviews about the brands
The most common companies are the manufacturers of irons: Tefal, Rowenta, Braun, Philips, Bosh, Vitek. Most users note the reliability and excellent quality of the first 5 firms, but the "Vitek" is rumored that they will crumble a month after the purchase and operation.
Useful advice how to choose an iron: it is better to buy an expensive device model and enjoy quality than cheap and in a month to buy a new device. Constant repair of the device and clothes you also do not need. However, even the most high-end devices are not always worth choosing: sometimes for the same functions you have to pay more because of a well-known manufacturer or a large-scale advertising campaign.
This concludes, and you should go to the store and choose your ideal, so that ironed perfectly, and was worth as much as you can afford.