How to choose a steamer for clothesPhoto: social networks An apparel maker is an indispensable thing in the home, especially if you often have to deal with things that are difficult to iron: long dresses, puffy skirts, pleating, ruffles, thin fabrics. But what to say, sometimes even ironing shirts or bed linen takes an incredible amount of time and effort. After an hour spent at the ironing board, there is fatigue, aching back, legs are buzzing. And in this respect, a steamer has a big advantage over an iron - you get less tired with it. Wet hot steam quickly straightens the fabric, which gives things a well-groomed and neat look. You can not be afraid that, by ironing the product, you will inadvertently make an iron fold or burn through a thin fabric. In addition to the effect of straightening steam disinfects, cleans dust and disinfects. Steamers can be used not only instead of iron, they can clean any textile surfaces, from outerwear to curtains and furniture. Steamers are of two types: manual and outdoor. Having studied the opinions of users and specialists, we determined the characteristics that should be possessed by the best garment steamer.
- Perhaps the most important property for which you needto pay attention when choosing a steamer for clothes, is such a characteristic as power. The force of steam supply and, accordingly, the efficiency of work depends on it. With a weak steam supply, the process will take more time, and the result will be average. At floor steamers, power starts at 1400 W, but professionals advise to pay attention to devices with a power not lower than 1500 W. In this case, the vapor pressure should be at least 3.5 bar. In this case, the steamer can be used to take care of outerwear, disinfect carpets and mattresses, and even use hot steam to clean ceramic tiles in the kitchen and bathroom. Manual steamers are lighter and take up less space, but have less power and automatically shut down after 10–15 minutes of work. They are good for small things or as a road option. Their power ranges from 900 to 1200 watts.
- When choosing a steamer, pay attention to the volume of the water tank - the larger it is, the longer the device will work. The best option for home use - 1-1.5 liters.
- The service life of the steamer depends largely onwater quality and from the material from which the heating element is made. Choose steel or brass. These metals have high thermal conductivity and virtually eliminate the formation of scale. If a water purification filter is installed in the garment steamer, it is better to immediately find out if you can buy the same filters in your city so that when there is time to change them, you will not have problems.
- Many stores offer the buyeradditionally purchase separate nozzles for the steamer. But, as practice shows, the standard configuration for domestic needs is enough. The only thing you might need is a fleece brush.
We have described the key characteristics that are important inchoosing and buying a steamer for clothes. But before going to the store, we recommend reading the reviews of those who have already bought a otparivatel for clothing, to consult or make an impression about a particular model. Or understand for what purpose you are buying it, whether it will be a large load or not. In the meantime, we offer to watch a video in which the experts will once again tell you how to choose a good steamer for clothes.
