The sole of the iron is a definite part of it that has direct contact with the fabric. It should not only easily slide over the material so that there are no traces, but also not spoil itself during operation.
You will need
- choose the most suitable material for the sole of the iron;
- visit a specialized store;
- buy an iron.
Instruction manual
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Aluminum soles. This material for making the sole of the iron is the cheapest, but at the same time it has indisputable advantages: irons with an aluminum sole are quite light, can instantly heat up and also cool down quickly, and most importantly, they glide flawlessly on the fabric. As for the minuses of aluminum, unfortunately, they are very significant. Such material is subject to deformation, therefore, over time, the aluminum sole of the iron acquires small irregularities that can damage the fabric during ironing, leaving puffs and scratches on it. In addition, in case of overheating, such an iron easily sticks to the material, which not only spoils the thing, but also renders its sole unusable.
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Stainless steel. The sole of many expensive models of irons is made of stainless steel - a material that is highly resistant to various mechanical damage, quickly heats up and cools, and also glides perfectly on the fabric. The main advantage of such a sole is its easy cleaning. True, working with an iron, which has a sole made of stainless steel, requires significant physical exertion, since such models are quite weighty.
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Ceramic sole. Ceramic sole irons have appeared on the market of our country relatively recently. Such a coating provides a much easier glide than aluminum or stainless steel, does not jam the fabric, copes well with over-dried wrinkled material and does not require significant efforts in the process of ironing. In addition, the ceramic sole is easy to clean and does not scratch. The only drawback of such a coating is its fragility, therefore, it is necessary to handle the iron, the sole of which is made of ceramic, very carefully.
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Teflon. Models of irons with Teflon soles are less common, but have very tangible advantages: Teflon does not stick to the material, respectively, burning and damage to things in the process of its application are excluded. But at the same time, this material quickly deforms. On the Teflon sole of the iron, there may be a scratch even from its simple contact with the button on the clothes.
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Removable soles. Many manufacturers today produce models of irons with a double removable sole: one coating is designed for ironing thin materials, the other is used to smooth heavily wrinkled fabrics. Some irons have special heat-resistant nozzles that allow you to immediately put the device into a box or cabinet immediately after ironing.
