Smooth men's suit and robe, put in order the air blouse with ruffles ordinary iron is very difficult and long. Vertical steam iron to cope with the things of varying complexity quickly, leaving no zalosnivshihsya spots.
The steam in an electric iron is used for a long time. The container is filled with water and can be ironed with steam injection, including a special mode. Such a method is used for things from dense tissue. Hot metal sole glides, align the fabric lying on the ironing board.
In the steam iron for vertical ironing a different principle. He directs the steam at the thing, not touching her. It is enough to hang a dress, blouse, shirt on a hanger and send pairs. The sole is not in contact with tissue, only pressurized steam.
vertical iron device more similar to a reverse cleaner. It consists:
- from an internal or external water tank;
- heating element;
- ironing;
- hoses for steam.
The water is heated and pressurized flows through the hose to the device for ironing. In the ironing PETN not. The steam acts on the fabric without Substituted ironing boards and other surfaces. The fibers are smoothed out without losing volume.
Advantages and disadvantages
Vertical steam irons with easy to cope with difficult things:
- blouses from light synthetic fabrics which can not be ironed with a hot iron;
- silk and Capron;
- men's suits;
- coats, down jackets and coats;
- Clothing Model with sophisticated cut;
- embroidery, finishing of stone and crystals; v
- ruffles, frills, flounces;
- small elements, which are not prolazit nose iron;
- blinds and curtains right on the ledge;
- furs, while raspushivaya them;
- bulky knitted things, especially hand-knit;
- upholstered furniture and carpets.
In addition, during the ironing steam iron disinfects things, eliminates garments from dust mites and eggs of moths, removes stains. No need to make room for the ironing board. Things get enough from the closet and hang it on a hanger. it is not necessary to remove the curtains.
Steam iron can be ironed and freshen upholstery, carpet on the wall tapestry. You only need to read the instructions to the model.
Advantages of a steam iron:
- high maneuverability;
- fast processing;
- deep steaming the entire thickness of clothing, including the lining;
- mild treatment without any traces;
- opportunity to smooth interior, in which the sole has passed;
- the ability to eliminate odor and stain removal.
The steam disinfects things, kills germs and parasite eggs. Steam iron with special attachments can wash grease from tiles in the kitchen and in the bathroom soap plaque.
Deficiencies less but they are there:
- Do not iron linens, towels, napkins;
- the tank is filled with distilled water only;
- when a large amount of ironing fast running out of water;
- it is impossible to wipe out the folds, pleats;
- burn danger steam;
- It consumes a lot of electricity;
- high price.
The expensive models with several attachments included is a set-top box for smoothing wrinkles and arrows. Buy it possible to separately. The packaging of each vertical iron has a Teflon mitten that protects the hand from burns.
variety of devices
For vertical ironing of clothes manufacturers produce a variety of power and design models.
Iron horizontal ironing
Conventional models with increased water tank and a powerful heating element. They are used for vertical machining of individual parts of clothing and light things. Can not cope with dense tissue.
Hand-held steamers like the kettle with a flat nose and a couple of holes. They do not have the pipes and hoses. The compact, portable, can be used to boil water in a business trip. Performance is small, but things can pat.
Iron with steam generator is similar to the classical model. From the steam vapor pressure is supplied to the iron. It operates in a horizontal plane.
vertical steamers
It consists of a floor steam generator on wheels, hose and ironing. It works only in the vertical plane. In various forms of nozzles and destination.
Vertical garment steamer with a rack and hangers quickly will put in order all things. Suffice it to hang and steamed all the details. Powerful: can pat a winter coat and a fur coat.
Steamer, steam cleaner
Steam generator with a large number of nozzles. In addition to ironing, cleans the floor and tile, disinfects, fights fungus. It is used to control pests, bugs, moths, mites. They treated the cabinet inside and animal litter. In a set of multiple consoles, the rest can be purchased separately.
Among the steam generators there are working on the water from the tap.
Criterias of choice
Choose a steamer for your needs. For those who constantly goes on business trips will find of handmade steamer. In the morning you can tidy clothes. In the evening brew tea and dinner in the hotel. Clothing and curtains will suit the powerful steam generator.
Power
The power consumption is determined by the power and the speed of vapor formation. For example, at 40 ml / min blouse can be ironed, light dresses, shirts and thin curtains. With dense tissues such irons will not cope.
Steam generator with a reception process the fur coats, down jackets ironed. Its cost is high, the device is bulky. This is not to buy a small family.
boiler capacity
The smaller boiler, the shorter the cycle of continuous operation. In manual steam iron tank 250 mL and stroking 20 minutes. During this time, you can tidy up 3-5 easiest things.
Vertical steamer with a rack operated within an hour with continuous water refilling system. Its price is 25 000 rubles. Bulky, suitable for sewing or large homes, but not for small apartments.
mode
In steam models except the horizontal and manual operation of the steam iron regulated pressure steam. To set the delicate fabrics alone, and cope with a hall bead on the jacket or coat heat stroke mode. For a short time, the vapor pressure increases abruptly by 3-5 times.
There are modes:
- ironing;
- steam cleaning;
- Processing vertical surfaces;
- cleaning furniture;
- disinfection.
The datasheet lists all modes model.
Review of popular models
Popular vertical steamers and steam cleaners.
Polaris PGS 1709VA
Floor type with a vertical bar and shoulders:
- power 1700 W;
- steam adjustable up to 40 g / min;
- tank volume of 1.4 liters;
- Cord length 2.8 m;
- Telescopic Racks.
The set includes a brush head and a removable reservoir.
Pros:
- complete set of nozzles;
- comfortable desk;
- 4 steam treatment;
- a large tank.
Minuses:
- smell of plastic from the housing;
- strongly heated pen.
tefal IS8380E1
Technical indicators:
- power 1700 W;
- steam 35g / min;
- soft power regulator;
- tank volume 1.7 L;
- up time of 45 seconds.
It has five settings for the type of fabric, big shoulder pads.
Pros:
- Modes of tissue type;
- regulators arranged on the handle;
- quickly warmed up.
Minuses:
- water runs quickly;
- difficult to apply to fine fabrics.
Philips GC670 / 05
Outdoor, professional, foot-operated:
- power 1800 W;
- 2.1L tank;
- 5 couple modes.
Apply shopkeepers and costumers theaters.
Pros:
- high performance;
- foot control;
- compartment for accessories;
- 18 ironing modes.
Minuses:
- bad adjustment of the vapor pressure;
- no drip system on the fabric, water may enter.
A variety of models allows you to select the appropriate vertical iron, depending on the needs. Though their price is high, it's worth the convenience and time savings.