Iron with steam generator or steamer - what is better to choose?

devices What is better - an iron with a steam generator or steamer? Many landladies would like to know the answer to this question, and preferably before buying a particular device. Let's try to understand and analyze the properties of each of them.

Iron with steam generator

First, let's look at the operation of the iron with the steam generator. It consists of the following elements:

1. boiler, made of stainless steel, in which water is poured;
2. flexible silicone hose, resistant to high temperatures;
3. itself, the iron itself;
4. Some models include interchangeable attachments that attach to a hose instead of an iron: a brush and a cone-shaped stain removal device.

What is the principle of the steam generator? The heating element in the boiler exposes the water to boiling, which leads to the formation of steam. Next, just press the button, which is located on the handle near the iron, and hot steam under pressure is fed into the hose, breaking out of the sole. The temperature of such a vapor is much higher than in the steamer, and the humidity, on the contrary, is lower. The boiler can hold 1 to 3 liters of water, so you do not have to top up it while ironing. By the way, on the surface of the boiler there is a control panel, with which you can select the steam supply mode. It is also possible to turn off the steam supply and use the device as a conventional iron.

board Since the functions of different models may vary, it is better to read the instruction before use.

Steam generator is better than conventional iron, as it instantly smoothes out all the most difficult creases. He can cope with the fabric, folded in several layers. This is convenient when you have to iron sheets, duvet covers and towels. With such a device it is very easy to form folds on the skirt or to smooth the arrows on the trousers. It will significantly reduce your time spent on ironing, and make it less burdensome. And for ironing delicate and delicate fabrics, it is better to use the action of one pair only without touching the thing with the sole of the iron.

steamer There are hand steamers that look like an electric kettle or thermos. They should be taken with them on a trip, as they are small and light. In addition, it is possible to select models that can be additionally used for brewing tea. Some even cook eggs in them.

The stationary device looks like a compact vacuum cleaner. Let's list its main elements.

1. Boiler for heating water.
2. Flexible hose with nozzle.
3. Telescopic stand, which, if necessary, is extended by successive extension of tubes of different diameters and is folded back after use. It is fixed with clamps or a protective block with a rotary mechanism.
4. Some models are equipped with a clumsy counter. These are better to use in shops and ateliers, because there they are constantly put into play and there is no need to disassemble them. The standard height of the stand is 164 cm, and in some models it reaches 185 cm.
5. Additionally, there are: clothes hangers that are suspended from the rack, a mitt for steam protection, a wooden lath for pouring into the pocket when steaming, a brush with a pile for cleaning things, clip for trouser hands.

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The rack is better to choose centimeters on 20 above the growth. So when you work, you do not have to bend over and load the spine.

Under the action of TEN, the water in the boiler boils, forming steam, which, according to the laws of physics, rises up the hose and comes out of the holes in the nozzle. It is possible to choose one of several modes of operation. Compared to the steam generator, this device produces wet steam with a lower temperature, but this is enough to iron the tissues in weight. Its advantage is that it does not squeeze the fibers of the fabric and does not deform them, so that they acquire an additional volume and wear out more slowly. This method of ironing is much better for fabrics with pile, fur, knitwear and products with a lot of complex wrinkles and frills.

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As the steamer heats up in a matter of seconds, some immediately start to use it. But a condensate forms on the surface of the nozzle, which needs time to evaporate. Otherwise, a wet stain forms on your clothes.

Some manage to wash windows with a steamer - hot steam practically without any means removes all kinds of dirt from the windows. After that, it remains only to wipe them with a clean dry cloth. Also with its help you can clean the sofas, armchairs, soft toys, at the same time and disinfect them. In addition, it helps to remove musty smell from the tissue. They can clean coats, down jackets and other outerwear. With its help, various stains from carpets are better removed.

Compare the characteristics of both devices

Each device has its advantages and disadvantages. So that you can choose one of them, we give here a table for clarity.

Device properties		steam generator	steamer	steamer Steam	Low	High
Steam temperature	140-160 ° C	98-99 ° C
	water flow 80-120 ml / min	20-55 ml / min
Heating time	8-10 min	30-40 sec

It's easy to iron the curtains without removing them from the ledge, since the length of the hose allows you to do thiswithoutdifficulties are, while the steam generator is almost impossible to do. To do this, I would have to move a bulky boiler behind me. And to reach the upper areas of the curtains, you need to install the device on the table.

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To ensure that your household appliances last longer, pour distilled water into the boiler, this will slow the formation of scale on the heating element.

With the steamer, you can even smoothen the bedding on the bed, which will save your time. After all, doing this with a steam generator on the ironing board is not very convenient. This device would be an ideal choice for the hostess, but it is beyond his power to form folds on clothes. In principle, each device has a slightly different purpose for use, so it does not hurt to have both options on the farm.