How to use the steamer for clothes?

Almost everyone can do ironing things - this is a simple and usual thing, but how to use the steamerfew people know. Although the innovative device was invented not yesterday, but ordinary consumers are not yet sufficiently familiar with it, therefore it is not uncommon to make mistakes in operation, since they do not know with certainty how to use the steamer to put things in order in a matter of minutes. This is exactly what will be discussed in the article.

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Types of

steamers All domestic steamers can be divided into five types:

1. Iron with steam function.
2. Iron with built-in steam generator.
3. Steam cleaner with a nozzle for clothes.
4. Handheld steamer in the form of a brush or kettle.
5. Vertical steamer.

Consider how to use different types of devices.

Iron with steamer

An iron with integrated stripping function is the simplest and classic version of the device. Use this iron is very simple: pour in a special tank of clean water and choose the desired mode.

Important! The iron can simultaneously iron and steam the products even from the most delicate fabrics of the .

Iron with a steam generator

An iron with an integrated steam generator is a newer and more advanced version of the steamer. The complete set of the device includes:

• A small boiler made of stainless steel.
• Iron.
• Heat-resistant silicone hose for connecting the boiler and iron.

The principle of operation of the device is quite simple: a mini boiler boils water until steam forms, the steam produced is fed to the iron and leaves through it to clothes.

Important! The quantity and pressure of the steam can be adjusted by the mechanism or buttons located on the boiler body.

Steam cleaner

Steam cleaner is mainly used for house cleaning. But it can also be used for ironing clothes, since a special nozzle is usually attached to a similar unit.

How to use this type of steamer:

1. Attach the required nozzle before use.
2. Fill the reservoir with water until the marked mark.
3. After the unit is turned on, wait a few minutes for the water to reach the maximum temperature.

Handheld steamer

Hand steamers are manufactured in the form of a steam brush or an electric kettle. The principle of operation of these devices is the same:

1. Water is poured into the tank, which heats up to 100 degrees.
2. Steam is supplied through the holes to the surface of the product.

Important! In manual models, the reservoir is located directly in the body of the device. The vapor pressure, like the water supply, is small in such devices.

The steamer in the form of a teapot is universal. It can be taken with you on trips, since it does not take up much space. With the help of such a device you can not only put things in order, but also boil water for coffee and tea. In addition, such devices have a high steam output( about 40 degrees per minute) and are fairly simple to use: just pour water into the appliance and wait for steam to form.

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Vertical steamer - design and operation features of the

The vertical type device looks like a vacuum cleaner on the principle of operation, only the steamer does not suck, but on the contrary - throws steam. Vertical instruments were used even in times of the USSR in dry cleaners and ateliers. Today the device is more advanced and multifunctional.

Important! The vertical-type steamer is designed for ironing things exclusively in an upright position. The device is very convenient to use in the stores of model clothes, ateliers and salons.

This type of instrument is a complex construction, which includes the following components:

• Steam iron with hose.
• Retaining clip for ironing.
• Water reservoir.
• Castors for transportation.
• Various accessories: brushes, nozzles, tire hangers, clothes pegs, heat-resistant mittens.

Preparing for operation

Before using the steamer for this model, it is necessary to assemble and prepare it. To do this:

1. Select and attach the appropriate attachments.
2. Pour water into the tank to the desired level.
3. Insert the telescopic handle into the hole in the main body of the unit.
4. Adjust the length of the handle to your height. To do this: loosen the latches on the handle, adjust the length and tighten the latches back.
5. Attach the iron to the hose.
6. Fix the steam iron on a special fastening( included in the kit).
7. Make sure all accessories are connected correctly and reliably.
8. Connect the technician to the network.
   

Tips for using the equipment:

• After turning on the device, you have to wait 1-2 minutes. The indicator is ready for operation.
• Only iron vertically( bottom to top).In another position, hot water may leak out, and this is unsafe, since such an ironing process can lead to a burn.
• Hold the handle correctly so that the iron is turned away from you, because hot steam comes out of it, which can cause a thermal burn.
• Press the steam button and determine the intensity of the jet.
• Adjust steam pressure as necessary.
• If you first took the device in hand, then start work with old clothes, draw the handle 2-3 times and the fabric will be smoothed.

Important! Do not worry, if a vertical steamer emits turbulent sounds, this is quite normal, since water inside the device heats up to very high temperatures.

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Features of smoothening

products. Let's dwell on how to properly use the steamer to smooth clothes:

• Dress, blouse or shirt, hang on the shoulders( trempel) and gently pull down.
• Cuffs and a collar smooth by means of a special dostichki. The end of the dostochki slip under the collar or sleeve. In the same way, smooth your pockets.
• Pants to steer, hanging them with a belt down. To create arrows, use the clamp that is put on the iron.
• For outerwear( coat, down jacket), use special attachments that come with the kit. With the help of these attachments, remove foreign villi, hair and fluff.
• In order to smoothen tight clothing with a lining, such as a jacket, put on a protective mitten. Hand in a protective mitten, keep the board of the product from the inside, so as not to burn yourself.

Important! In addition to clothes, you can steam out toys, curtains, upholstered furniture. You can also use the steamer to smooth out embroidery from beads, laces, sequins. Things not only get a neat look, but also get rid of germs, disinfected.

However:

• If you need to iron items of clothing from thin silk, organza or other delicate fabric, then lower the power of the device and increase the distance to the fabric.
• Long curtain cloths are smoothed in two steps. Hang the curtains and pull them in the middle, then iron the top of the product. Then, pull the product over the end and iron the bottom of the curtains.

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Safety instructions

All devices of this type have high hot vapor pressure during operation, so it is important to adhere to the following safety rules in order to correctly use the steamer for clothes:

1. Use the device only for the intended purpose.
2. Do not direct the working iron to people, animals or plants.
3. You can not smoothen clothes on yourself. It is strictly forbidden to steam things directly on the human body.
4. Do not leave the appliance unattended or hot.
5. Never use a damaged appliance.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the device yourself.
7. Do not allow the power cord to lie on a hot surface or in water.
8. Do not hang the device by the sleeve.
9. Do not hold the steamer close to the clothes, keep the iron at a short distance from the fabric.
10. Do not add water to the tank without disconnecting the device from the power supply.
11. Do not disconnect the steam hose of the vertical steamer during operation.
12. Pour only clean cold water into the tank, preferably distilled water.
13. Do not use foaming products, such as laundry detergent, soap, when working with the steamer.
14. When working with the device, use a special glove to protect your hands.

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Care and storage instructions

The steamer should be periodically cleaned, since clogged holes will cause splashing of hot water droplets, which is dangerous not only for hands, but also for things.

Remove the cleaning process as follows:

1. Disconnect the device from the mains and allow it to cool down.
2. Remove the water tank.
3. Rinse the reservoir with a damp cloth and clean water.
4. Wipe the water tank with a dry towel.

Important! From time to time, clean the water tank of scale. To do this, use a solution of citric acid.

To remove the device for storage:

1. Wait until the device has cooled down.
2. Empty the tank, rinse and dry.
3. Clean the surface of the iron with a clean cloth.
4. Wrap cord.

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Advantages of steamers:

1. With the help of any type of steamer, you can smooth out the most complex creases on clothes and in places where a simple iron can not cope.
2. The steamer leaves no traces on the fabric, including shiny ones.
3. During ironing, you do not need an ironing board, because your favorite outfit can be put right on the hanger.
4. Under the influence of innovative technology, fibers and threads on the fabric do not dry out, do not stretch and do not deform, as when ironing.

That's why, such a unique device will become a real helper in your home.

We hope that this information will help you to take advantage of innovative technology, and it will serve you for many years, helping to contain the clothes in perfect condition.