Temperature of iron

Ironing of laundry - a fairly time-consuming routine work. Today, the smart appliances market is presented in the home appliances market, which significantly simplifies this process. It is enough to set this or that mode, and the necessary temperature of the iron is automatically set. However, no one has abolished the human factor. It is worth the hostess just a little gape and incorrectly set the program, as the thing will be hopelessly corrupted.

Important! Before ironing any product, it is necessary not only to know the ironing regimes, but also to carefully study the label on it, because it is almost impossible to determine the properties of textiles by touch. For example, there are types of synthetic materials, which, according to tactile sensations, resemble natural cotton. If you use the regime for ironing for natural fibers, the fabric will deteriorate.

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How to choose an electric iron correctly?

Probably, many faced such a problem as choosing an ironing device. Data specified in the passport, too, do not add clarity: some incomprehensible set of letters and numbers.

Let's try to understand the notation:

• Electric heater with thermoregulator( UT marking).
• Electro-iron with steam humidifier and thermoregulator( UTP).If the model is additionally equipped with a sprinkler, the marking will be UTPR.
• The weighted model of an electric iron, equipped with a thermoregulator, is designated UTU.

Important! The numbers that follow the letter designation show the power of the product in watts and the mass in kilograms.

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Technical data for various types of ironing devices

When evaluating the performance of the device, you need to know to what temperature the iron heats up, whether it is adjustable, how much power it consumes. Irons with a thermoregulator are irreplaceable in this respect.

Important! They have a small mass, are convenient, differ economical expenditure of electric power.

Here are the advantages of these products in comparison with electric irons without temperature controllers:

• Electricity savings - from 10 to 15%.
• Increase in labor productivity - from 40 to 60%.
• Reduction of the heating time from 15-20 to 3-8 min.
• Possibility to maintain the set temperature of the iron during the ironing process.
• The presence of a range of names of fabrics, which makes it possible to choose the correct mode of operation.

Let's consider the performance characteristics of different types of electric irons in more detail.

Without thermostat:

• The power consumption varies between 320-400 W, with a nominal voltage of 127-220 V.
• The weight is 2.1-3 kg.
• The spiral TEN is used.

With thermostat:

• Power consumption - 200-1000 W.
• Rated voltage - 127-220 V.
• Heating elements: tubular and spiral type.
• Weight - 0,65-2,55 kg.

With humidifier and thermostat:

• Power consumption - 750-1000 W.
• The rated voltage is 127-220 V.
• Heating elements: tubular type.
• Weight - 1,25-2,0 kg.

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What can the badges on the label tell us?

The label for things is a kind of instruction for caring for it. Acceptable ironing modes are shown in the form of iron in different versions:

1. Image ironing - the material is well tolerated by ironing with an electric iron. Machine ironing is allowed.
2. Iron with three dots in the middle - textiles can be ironed, heated to a temperature of 200 degrees( for example, for products made of cotton and linen).
3. Iron in a circle - the temperature mode of ironing is not more than 140 degrees. If there is no temperature indicator on the electric iron, you should set the slider approximately to the middle.
4. Iron with two dots inside - the maximum temperature of the iron is 130 degrees. These are things made from such fabrics as polyester, polyester, silk, wool, viscose.
5. Iron with one point inside - permissible temperature mode of ironing does not exceed 120 degrees. This mode is used for delicate fabrics. Ironing should be done with extreme caution and accuracy.
6. A crossed iron is not a thing to iron! And, not only an iron, but a steam generator.
7. Iron with crossed-out steam - this sign indicates that the processing of the product is prohibited with steam.

These markings enable you to select the appropriate ironing mode for the product.

Important! Ironing starts at lower degrees of iron temperature, gradually increasing it.

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Possible temperature symbols on the iron

Manufacturers of household appliances try to make the task facing the housewives as easy as possible. Relays of many models of irons do not apply a scale in degrees, but the names of fabrics: "cotton", "viscose", "linen", etc.

Important! Before ironing a new piece of clothing, you need to test the regime on a piece of cloth that is sold along with the thing. If the sole of the device does not stick to the fabric, you can start ironing.

Sometimes it happens that the label is lost. How to choose the correct mode of ironing and put things in order without spoiling it?

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How to iron a woolen thing?

The temperature of the iron is 180 degrees. To smooth the hair well, it needs to be moistened even more than cotton. The disadvantage of things from pure wool is that they quickly lose shape. If the material is not properly looked after, it will "sit down" or stretch out. For this reason, woolen things are ironed out inside out, through the material soaked in water.

Important! This applies only to fabrics made of wool. Knitwear can not be ironed with iron, as they can deform.

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We are putting in order silk clothes

Silk clothes are ironed, after having turned the thing inside out. When ironing, use moistened gauze or a thin natural substance.

Smoothing a silk product, remember the following rules:

• Even a slight excess of the temperature of the iron( degrees) can lead to the beating of clothes. The same result is waiting for you, if you longly stop the electric iron in one place.
• When steaming or spraying with water from a spray gun, stains may remain on the fabric.

Important! Silk needs to be ironed a little underdried. If the product is dry, hold it slightly in a moistened towel.

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Smoothing linen and cotton products

Those who have dealt with these fabrics know that you need to set the maximum temperature of the iron on the iron. But even after that, the linen fabric remains a bit rumpled.

Here are a few secrets of successful ironing:

• One hundred percent cotton is polished when the sole is heated to 150-200 degrees. In this case, spray the fabric with a spray gun or use the steaming function.
• A mixture of flax and cotton is ironed at a temperature of 180-200 degrees, with abundant wetting of the thing with water.
• Polyester cotton is polished at a temperature of no higher than 110 degrees.
• Pure linen is patted from the front side at a very high( up to 230 degrees) temperature.

Important! This is a very high temperature, so you need to watch so as not to burn a thing.

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Viscose, plush, velvet

Viscose is a very popular material due to its brightness, ease of care, pleasant appearance and affordable price. However, it must be remembered that viscose is a synthetics requiring great care when processing with an iron:

• It is necessary to iron such products at a temperature not exceeding 100 degrees.
• Viscose can not be stripped or sprinkled with water.
• Velvet and plush products are ground from the inside through the fabric, avoiding strong pressure on the iron.
• Things from corduroy are preferable to steal in an upright position on the shoulders, using a vertical steamer.

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What materials do not iron?

Treatment with an electric iron is not acceptable for all types of fabrics, regardless of the temperature to which the iron is heated. Some products can not be stripped or ironed:

• Polyester. As a rule, manufacturers forbid ironing. However, if necessary, the product can be ironed through textiles. The temperature of the soleplate of the iron does not exceed 110 degrees.
• Nylon. The product is dried on the shoulders.
• Terry products. When ironing, they become less soft.
• Products with stains from grease, coffee, etc.

Important! To wash "whimsical" things apply a delicate washing regime. Dry these products on special hangers.

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Tips for ironing:

• If during the ironing process the material turned out to be slightly podpalennym, stain wetting solution of boric acid, and then rinse the product in a little warm water.
• The stained spot on white matter can be removed with water with ammonia dissolved in it with ammonia( 2-3 drops of ammonia per ½ cup of water).
• The arrows on the trousers are retained for a longer time if you wipe them with soap from the underside, and then iron it through the moistened fabric.

Now you can correctly choose the temperature of the iron and set the modes for different types of textiles. Hence - your clothes and interior decor will always be in order.