A man uses an iron daily. But when it comes time to buy a new iron, the problem of choice arises. Even narrowing your search to brands like Tefal, Philips, and Brawn, it’s extremely difficult to make a final decision because of the wide range. However, understanding the characteristics of the iron, a practical purchase will be made easier.
How to choose a good iron?
The most important part of the iron is, of course, the sole. On the shelves of shops you can find irons with platforms made of aluminum, stainless steel, with Teflon and ceramic coating.
The most practical is a stainless steel sole. It glides well over the fabric, making ironing easier. This surface is durable and easy to clean.
Irons with ceramic coated soles have a very good slip. But such irons require respect, because ceramics are very fragile. If scratches or chips appear on the sole, the ceramic spray will soon peel off.
Irons with aluminum soles are light. They quickly heat up and cool down, but do not last long, because scratches and dents quickly appear on aluminum.
Teflon-coated irons are designed to prevent fabric burning. But ironing with such an iron is difficult - it glides poorly on the fabric.
Having determined the coating, pay attention to the location of the holes in the sole. For high-quality smoothing, they should be dispersed over the entire surface of the platform.
It is desirable that the iron was equipped with a self-cleaning function from scale - this will extend its life.
If you don’t iron huge mountains of linen daily, then the best choice for you is an iron with a capacity of 1500-1700 watts. Irons with such power quickly reach the desired temperature and form good steam.
Do not choose an iron that is too light - it cannot handle large things. If the iron is too heavy, you will quickly get tired. The optimal weight for the iron is 1.5 kg.
Another important detail of the iron is the cord. Its length should be at least 2 m. You can purchase an iron without a cord. But because such an iron needs to be recharged every 11 seconds, it will be inconvenient for them to iron things such as sheets and duvet covers.
