Today, hundreds of models of irons are sold in stores. In order to determine which iron is the best, let's look at the capabilities of these electrical devices.
Let's start with the sole. An electric iron can have a soleplate made of aluminum, ceramic, cermet, titanium, Teflon, stainless steel.
The aluminum outsole heats up quickly but is not durable. Over time, scratches and burrs appear on such a sole, which spoil the fabric.
Teflon-coated outsole is durable, non-stick and slips well. When heated, Teflon becomes soft and can be easily scratched by metal buttons or snakes. Scratches on Teflon then turn into burrs.
The ceramic sole plate heats up quickly, glides well, doesn't wrinkle, and is easy to clean. Ceramics have a serious drawback - they are brittle.
Cermet coating has all the advantages of ceramic coating, but is more durable.
Stainless steel outsole is strong and durable. Well-polished steel glides perfectly over matter.
Titanium outsole coating is the strongest and most durable. Titaniumglides well over fabrics.
The best iron should have a soleplate covered with titanium, stainless steel or cermet.
The second important characteristic of an iron is power. At high power, the iron heats up faster and steam is generated. Irons with a power of up to 1,500 watts are suitable for apartments with poor electrical wiring. Irons with a power of 1,600 to 1,900 watts will suit small families. If there are more than three people in the family and ironing takes several hours every week, then an iron with a power of 2,000 to 2,400 watts is needed. High-power irons are also produced, which consume from 2,400 watts.
The best iron is a device with a power of 2,000 to 2,400 watts. Such parameters will provide fast heating, steam generation and will make it possible to simultaneously use other appliances without causing congestion in the network.
The best iron should have an automatic shut-off function. The device turns off automatically after 30 seconds of inactivity in a horizontal position or after 10 minutes of passive standing upright.
A good iron should have a steam boost function. This is an intense release of steam through the soleplate to remove wrinkles or dry clothes.
Drops from the iron on the fabric cause streaks. The best irons have anti-drip systems. Almost all irons have a continuous steam release system.
The iron must have a self-cleaning option when the steam chamber is cleaned ofdirt and scale with a strong jet of steam. The best irons are equipped with anti-scale systems. Such systems involve the use of removable cassettes or rods.
The best irons use a ball mount power cord. With this attachment, the electric cord does not twist at the base and can rotate freely through 360 degrees.
This review lists only the minimum set of options that characterize the best iron. When choosing an ironing device, remember that you need an iron, not a computer that can iron. After all, simplicity is the key to reliability.
