Steam Irons & Why you Should Use them?

 

Let's all agree to the fact that ironing is a very time-consuming process. Every second count whenever the rush hour kicks in and you don't wanna be late for that important meeting. You give a vague look to your favorite shirt and it’s all messed up. Don't always end up choosing the second-best because steam irons are there to save more than just time. Lemme tell you why? 

 

Following are the benefits that I experienced while steam ironing my clothes: 

Safer: While using any electronic device one should be very careful but using most modern steam irons is safe to a great extent. There is an automatic shut-off option available in most steamers if the machine is not in use for a while.  

Vertical Ironing: Vertical iron present the option to the clothes that need steam ironing. This is achieved by hanging the clothes onto a rod and steaming the wrinkles, tough wrinkles (those around buttons and collar) that are not very easy to remove, and will take a lot of time and effort on simple irons. 

Reduced Energy Consumption: Steam ironing is beneficial for both, us and the environment by saving the amount of energy consumption as it takes less time to steam iron than the other one. Thereby, you will have impactful output by attaining smooth and clean clothes and that too with fewer efforts. 

Fabric Saver: Countless are oblivious to the havoc their irons create on their clothes. While you are pressing it, you are actually grinding the delicate fibers of the clothes. It causes irreversible destruction to the threads and reduces their usability shortly. 

 

Those were the perks that I enjoyed, now keeping it short – look for the following factors in a steam iron: 

• Auto shut-off function is extremely important, you don't want to burn the whole house within a phone call.  
• For faster heating, consider a model that is rated higher in wattage. 
• Buy the corded ones, they are generally more powerful and need less frequent heat. 
• Limescale in the water will gradually clog the steam vents so it becomes important to check such filters in the iron you are willing to buy, especially if you use hard water. 
• Water tanks, look for the capacity, it should be large enough to sustain some iron cycles. It can be either removable or non-removable. 
• Steam pressure/shots are other basic functions to ease off the stubborn crease. 

• Other notable factors like adequate cord length, size, and weight should also be considered before buying one. 

 

Conclusion 

You can either wither in in search of the right one among the plethora of options available or you can save yourself from the trouble by buying these select best-rated models. As always, the choice is yours! Chose well...