Types of irons
Sellers, as a rule, try to offer customers the most modern and expensive iron models.
Important! In order not to overpay, it is worth deciding in advance which device is needed for everyday use.
Ordinary
Models with a minimum set of functions. Usually there is only temperature or power control.
Therefore, the smoothing of the fabric depends only on the weight of the device and the user’s efforts.
The advantage of this option is its affordable price.
Road
Compact, self-contained models with a folding handle that are convenient to take with you on a trip.
The power of such devices does not allow ironing heavily wrinkled, rough fabrics.
But such a device will be enough to tidy up your wardrobe.
With steam function
Note! Popular devices that generate steam using a built-in water tank.
Using steam makes the fabric softer and eliminates creases and folds. Such devices are often purchased for home use.
With steam generator
The device is supplied with a stationary steam generator that supplies steam under high pressure through a special hose.
A similar device for the home
allows you to iron folded bed linen , as well as wardrobe items on hangers.
The disadvantages of a product with a steam generator are its impressive dimensions and high cost.
Wireless
Modern technology with a charging station powered by a battery.
Thanks to the absence of a cable, you don’t have to depend on the presence of an outlet.
Stay up to date! In wireless mode, the device operates for no more than 15 minutes.
Wired or Wireless
In the market of household appliances, models that do not require constant connection to the power supply are becoming increasingly popular. A cordless iron is convenient to use, but no one has canceled conventional wired units.
Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of both options.
Cordless iron
Pros:
- has a special heating stand and does not require a direct connection to the network;
- high device mobility;
- comfortable ironing conditions for the user.
Minuses:
- slower rate of ironing due to the need to heat the device on a special stand;
- the cost is higher than that of a wired device.
Corded iron
Pros:
- constant heating temperature;
- high speed ironing.
Minuses:
- if the iron is tightly connected to the cord, the latter can quickly crack and become unusable;
- low mobility.
There are enough choices on the market and everyone can choose the option that suits them.
The main parameters on the basis of which the choice is made
Having decided on the type of iron, you need to pay attention to the technical characteristics and features of the device.
This will make the ironing process as comfortable as possible.
Sole
The material the sole is made of determines how easily the device will glide across the fabric. The following options exist:
- Aluminum. Inexpensive, lightweight material that heats up quickly. Cons - the aluminum surface quickly becomes scratched and can ruin delicate fabrics, leaving shiny spots on them.
- Stainless steel. Durable, resistant to damage and scratches, glides well and is easy to clean. In addition, you can purchase a product with a stainless steel sole relatively inexpensively. Disadvantages include prolonged heating and heavy weight.
It is worth noting! Dirt accumulates in scratches and chips on the sole of the device. In addition, the device begins to have difficulty moving across the fabric.
To increase the functionality of the iron, various coatings are applied to its sole:
- Ceramics. Facilitates sliding, cleans well, does not stick to fabric. The downside is the high price. Conventional ceramics are fragile. A more durable, chip-resistant option is metal-ceramics.
- Teflon. Glides well, a little worse than ceramics. A device with a Teflon coating is inexpensive, but during use its sole becomes thinner and scratched.
- Titanium. Expensive material that takes quite a long time to heat up. Pros: excellent glide, comfortable cleaning and durability.
For your information! When considering the sole, you should pay attention to its shape. The total area and configuration of the spout (cape) is of greatest importance.
The pointed toe makes it easy to iron small details: ruffles, collars, buttons.
Some models have a recess in the nose area, and a groove at the junction of the sole and body.
This makes ironing items with buttons easier. As for the area, it is wiser to choose the golden mean .
The small and narrow device is easy to operate, but ironing takes much longer, especially if large fabrics are processed - curtains, bed linen.
Power
A device with high power heats up stronger and faster, which allows you to smooth the fabric in a short period of time.
You should know! Such an iron can overload the network because it consumes a lot of electricity.
Based on power, devices are divided into several categories :
- up to 1.5 kW – for ironing small quantities of delicate fabrics or as a travel option;
- from 1.6 to 2.2 W – suitable for most families;
- more than 2.2 W – necessary for ironing dense fabrics in large volumes.
Weight
It is worth choosing a device with average parameters.
A heavy product will quickly tire your hand, and a light product will not be able to cope with creases in dense fabric.
Handle shape
The most comfortable are rubberized handles with finger rests.
Tank volume
Keep in mind! To avoid having to frequently add water when ironing a large number of items, you should choose models with a spacious reservoir.
But in this case you need to be prepared to increase the weight of the iron.
Cord length and features
The optimal length of the power cord is from 2.5 to 3.5 m. Preference should be given to the hinged type of wire fastening .
Thanks to it, the cord can be rotated 360 degrees, with no risk of damage to the winding
It is important to ensure that the cable winding is made of heat-resistant fabric.
Some irons have an automatic cord winder feature. This device is convenient to store.
Steam power
For everyday use, steam generation of 70-110 g/min is sufficient.
Those who spend a lot of time steaming should choose a more powerful model.
Customer Reviews
Advantages of Bosch TDA 3024010: beautiful, irons. Disadvantages: the sole is terrible, worse than my old tefal. It’s not smooth at all, your teeth almost creak when you iron it. I really regretted the purchase.
namika
https://slonrekomenduet.com/model/bosch-tda-3024010.html
We liked the Bosch TDA 3024010 iron because it heats up quickly, it steams very well both horizontally and vertically, it’s enough for our home use, but the water runs out quickly. It took half a tank for one thing, but it probably depends on how you turn the regulator and how often you spray. The coating seems to slide, but it seemed to us that it was not slippery enough, as we imagined and wanted; the coating looks like metal, although it is ceramic. There are plenty of holes, the entire sole floats as it should. But there are also disadvantages of the technical assembly, it seems that the company and the brand did not assemble it in China, but the handle of the iron creaks, there is a gap there, as if it does not fit into place due to poor casting of the plastic, and I did not like the temperature regulator, it is loose, flimsy the whole thing, at first you twist it, you don’t feel it at all, closer to mode 3 it starts to go harder. Honestly, it's not worth the money.
sdmitrijj1
https://irecommend.ru/content/normalnyi-utyug-1
Tefal Ultimate Anti-calc FV97395.0
Nice iron! We really liked it, ironing has become much more pleasant because this iron glides well, has a fairly large amount of steam supply and has all the functions of a modern iron, anti-scale protection (a collector for collecting scale), vertical steaming, etc.
Anna
https://slonrekomenduet.com/model/tefal-fv9739.html
Tefal Ultimate Anti-calc FV97395.0
Yes, it doesn’t slide at all, it gets stuck even on an extended huge curtain, creating only new creases, very, very upset. It does a really good job of ironing, the steam is decent, but how can you work with a device that doesn’t glide over the surface, but gets stuck.
Natalia
https://www.mvideo.ru/products/utug-tefal-ultimate-anti-calc-fv9739–20038190/reviews
Rowenta DW 5135D1
I haven’t yet figured out whether the stainless steel Saphir on the sole is good or bad, since it glides noticeably worse than the ceramic sole of the covered Filip, but at the same time you don’t need to crawl over the same section of fabric to iron it. So, I ironed a thick Khabesh shirt with a “2” grade faster than before the same shirt with a “C” grade with Philips. Yes, when choosing in the store, I was pleasantly surprised by the feeling of “heavy”, honestly, quality almost forgotten due to the fault of marketers. The cord is just a bit thin. Other irons feel like a flimsy newfangled smartphone compared to the Nokia 3310, beautiful, soft, but... I hope this is not just a feeling, and the iron will serve.
Denis Frolov
https://market.yandex.ru/product/10685745/reviews?track=tabs
Supra IS-2602C
Nice modern design, pleasant to use. Disadvantages: Despite the stated 2600 watts of power, ironing is not amazing, i.e. it does not iron perfectly. Before this, I had an expensive Gorenie iron, also with 2600 power, and this one ironed perfectly. But then there’s the price, of course, “Burning” was 4 times more expensive. For the price the iron is excellent. But you shouldn’t expect him to be like an iron for 6, 8, 10 thousand.
Dens1979
https://market.yandex.ru/product/11889041/reviews?track=tabs
The Philips GC4595/40 Azur FreeMotion iron comes with a stand with a wire on which it is charged. The stand has a locking button so the iron won't fall off. While the iron is charging, the light on the stand flashes blue. When the iron is ready for use, the flashing stops. The charge of the iron is enough for me to iron half a shirt. Then the stand makes itself known and flashes red, requiring the iron to be recharged. Although, in my opinion, at this time the sole of the iron is still hot and you can continue ironing. The iron's lack of wire is its biggest advantage. The iron can be charged in one part of the apartment and taken to another for ironing. You can forget about the creases on clothes that remain when ironing with a cord. By the way, the cord at the charging stand is 2 m long, and the weight of the iron is 1.5 kg. The iron has three standard ironing modes - without steaming, with automatic steam supply and manual. There is also a spout for spraying water. After six months of use, no defects were found in the iron.
Miss_B
https://irecommend.ru/content/vysokie-tekhnologii-prishli-v-nash-dom
In principle, Polaris PIR 2267AK is no different from its analogues, except that the company is more well-known and Polaris’ prices, I won’t say that they are really too high. I use this iron to iron my husband’s pants, shirt, etc. almost every day for work. They practically came up with attaching the power cord to the iron itself, it is attached to the body on a ball, which prevents the cable from bending and eventually breaking down, if only it were at least half a meter longer, otherwise my socket is far away, I have to move the ironing board . Otherwise I'm happy with everything.
Rita Uronova
https://market.yandex.ru/product/1727845912/reviews?track=tabs
I bought Supra IS-2602C for 1260 tr. and another one similar in price and characteristics for 1200 tr. simultaneously, but in different online stores half a year ago. An excellent iron with characteristics that not every branded iron has that costs 5,000 rubles or more. and higher. Irons and steams well, very powerful, fast heating. Has a sound signal of readiness for work, automatic shutdown, if placed vertically after 8 seconds, if horizontally, after 30 seconds. Large water reservoir for 3 measuring cups. As for me, it doesn’t glide over the material very quickly. There is something to compare with if you have a second iron, similar in price and characteristics. Perhaps, without having a second iron, this one would not seem “slow.” The cord is short, but few irons have 2 meters or more; all manufacturers save on length; if anyone has a board with a socket, then the length of the cord is not a problem. But such boards cost as much as the iron itself and are more expensive.
Galinaina Shushina
https://market.yandex.ru/product/11889041/reviews?track=tabs
We decided to buy a steam generator after the birth of our third child. There was a catastrophic lack of time and patience for endless ironing. I involved my husband in choosing a steam generator; he has an engineering education and understands all the technical intricacies. Together we decided on the MIE Stiro 1100. After all, it is semi-professional and has a constant steam supply, you can iron and steam at the same time - this is a huge time saver in our conditions. Another plus is that the boiler has a large volume, you can fill it with water and you can iron it endlessly. True, this is also a minus - because of this, the iron takes a long time to heat up. Its body is metal and heavy, but thanks to this you don’t have to worry about it melting somewhere, and it will serve for a long, long time. The design is stylish, brutal, you can separately buy a Teflon nozzle for delicate fabrics for the device - it was very useful for me for children’s and even my own things, plus there is also steam disinfection. I also use it to iron bulky items (duvet covers, bedspreads), folded in several layers, everything looks perfect, I can’t even believe that this is possible. And recently I ironed my husband’s shirt in 3 minutes; before I spent 5 times more time and a lot of nerves on this. In general, I am very pleased with the purchase and have never regretted it, although at first the price was a little scary.
Lidiya Govorukhina
https://market.yandex.ru/product/10848988/reviews?track=tabs
The Marta MT-1102 iron is worth buying because of its vertical steaming function. Water does not flow from the iron during ironing, the clothes are streak-free. The iron cleans itself, just press one button. It even purifies the water itself, so the surface I iron with is always clean and free of scale. It has large buttons and is very convenient to use. In general, it cannot compare with my old iron. I still can’t get used to the fact that I have such an excellent iron.
Ekaterina Potapova
https://market.yandex.ru/product/962361/reviews?track=tabs
The steam boost in the Braun IS 5055 WH is so powerful that I only need to go over the folds with this iron once and that’s it. There is no need to make any additional efforts. I can also vertically steam clothes with this iron; I mostly do this with dresses and suits. I'm glad that there is self-cleaning of scale, so your clothes won't be damaged. There is a special turbo mode, I turn it on mainly in the morning, when my husband needs to quickly iron his clothes. The hose is a little over one and a half meters, the optimal length. The water volume is 1.4 liters, enough for a couple of ironing sessions.
Raya Nesterova
https://www.mvideo.ru/products/parogenerator-s-boilerom-braun-12850001-is5055wh-20036259/reviews
Advantages of Unit USI-281: price, appearance, ceramic coating and a number of other characteristics. Disadvantages: it broke during ironing after just half a year: a series of clicks and that’s it - it doesn’t heat. You can throw this trash away. Now I wouldn't buy it again.
Alexander_154
https://technopoint.ru/product/f1748e6357763330/utug-unit-usi-281-sinij-sale/opinion/
My previous iron burned out and my husband bought this one. At first I was skeptical about an unfamiliar inexpensive brand, but I’ve been using it for almost a year without any complaints. For such a price, Unit USI-281 is a very worthy option. I noticed for myself that it heats up quite quickly and smoothly switches temperatures if you iron things made of different fabrics. The main advantage is the anti-drip system, because the previous iron, although more expensive, often leaked and ruined several light-colored clothes that were more expensive than the iron itself. Now I know what I will give my mother-in-law for her birthday. Well, vertical steaming is convenient for curtains and dresses.
Elena
https://slonrekomenduet.com/model/unit-usi-281.html
What additional functionality should you pay attention to and in what cases?
Additional functions of the device are designed to make everyday care of your wardrobe easier.
Anti-drip system
Reference! This function allows you to avoid liquid leakage during steam supply and when the device is idle.
If drops get on your clothes, you will have to wait until they dry.
Therefore , for those who iron immediately before going out, models with an anti-drip system are suitable.
Self-cleaning
Self-cleaning is necessary for users who plan to fill the device's reservoir with tap water.
When you press the button, the nozzles are flushed with water and scale is removed from the device.
In some cases, purification occurs through the release of steam.
To avoid staining the fabric, do not turn on self-cleaning while ironing.
Anti-scale protection
Remember! Any equipment that comes into contact with water is susceptible to scale formation. If the iron's holes become clogged, it will have to be repaired.
To avoid this situation, you can choose a model with anti-scale protection or use exclusively distilled water.
Automatic shutdown
The device is protected from fire by the automatic power off function.
It
is triggered after 30 seconds of inactivity of the device in a horizontal position and after 10 minutes of inactivity in a vertical position.
Some models have hidden legs that move out of the case when the device is not in use.
This feature is useful for those who are afraid that they will forget that the iron is on.
Vertical steam supply and steam boost
Most modern irons have a steam function. Do not confuse the mode of uniform steam supply and steam boost.
The latter is activated by pressing a special button, allowing you to smooth out creases in dense material or put things in order that the sole of the iron cannot be placed against.
If steam is supplied vertically, an iron can be used instead of a steamer.
Removable sole
It may be useful for those who do not understand temperature conditions and are afraid of burning delicate fabric.
The iron may come with several removable pads for different occasions.
Bottom line
To choose an iron, you do not need to have any special knowledge or understand its technical structure. It is enough to familiarize yourself with the main characteristics: power, sole material, functions and additional capabilities.
If you are satisfied with these parameters, then feel free to buy such a device. It is likely that it will end up in the group of inexpensive devices, and then you will be able to save money. Tell me, how often do you have to iron? Which iron did you choose for yourself, or are you still looking for the right one?
Price categories
Irons are classified depending on their cost:
- Budget models - from 700 to 2,000 rubles. This category includes travel devices and simple irons with a steam option.
- Middle class - from 2,000 to 7,000. Devices with good technical characteristics and steam stations without frills.
- Premium segment – from 7,000 and above. Here you can find irons with many functions, as well as cordless devices and modern steam stations.
Classification
The following types are currently available:
- Classic or ordinary.
- With thermostat and sprayer.
- Steam.
- Road.
Classic irons are presented in a simple version and have little functionality. A regular iron is not equipped with a device for moistening the laundry, and when using it, this process is carried out manually. There is a thermostat that regulates the heating of the sole. Today, these models are produced in small batches, since this type is unsuitable for ironing thick laundry and is not particularly popular among consumers.
Irons with a spray were the very first models in which a humidifying device was built into the device.
Travel irons are small-sized, convenient for transportation in bags. Designed for travel. Their technical capabilities are simplified.
Top manufacturers and models
Philips:
- Philips GC2990/20 PowerLife;
- Philips GC2998/80 PowerLife;
- Philips GC4566/80 Azur;
- Philips GC4908/80 Azur;
- Philips GC1436/20 Comfort.
Bosch:
- Bosch TDA 3024010;
- Bosch TDA 2325;
- Bosch TDA 702421E;
- Bosch TDA 703021A;
- Bosch TDA 5028010.
Brown:
- Braun TexStyle 7 TS745A;
- Braun TexStyle 7 TS735TP;
- Braun SI 3041 GR;
- Braun SI 3054 GY;
- Braun TexStyle TS775ETP.
Tefal:
- Tefal FV3910;
- Tefal FV4913 ULTRAGLISS 4;
- Tefal FV4961;
- Tefal FV9710 Ultimate;
- Tefal FV1844 Maestro 2.
REDMOND:
- REDMOND RI-C265S;
- REDMOND RI-C263;
- REDMOND RI-C273S;
- REDMOND RI-C257;
- REDMOND RI-C255S.
Rowenta:
- Rowenta DW 5135D1;
- Rowenta DW 1120D1;
- Rowenta DW 6010;
- Rowenta DW 4110D1;
- Rowenta DW 4120D1 Autosteam.
Self-cleaning function
During operation, the iron comes into contact with water, so the appliance is highly likely to form scale. It contaminates the unit, and stains may also appear on clothes during ironing.
If you use non-distilled water in the iron tank, you need to descale the appliance once a month. This is easy to do by using the self-cleaning function.
You just need to press a special button on the device and it will be cleaned of unnecessary contaminants.
Slip
The better the iron glides over the fabric, the easier it is for you to iron. At the same time, the sliding is almost the same for all surfaces, but according to user observations, Teflon increases friction.
Carefully choose the base relief and its shape:
- Narrow nose. Helps iron all difficult places in clothes (collars, pockets, etc.);
- Hole for buttons. Now all modern models have it, which makes it easy to iron the fabric near the fittings;
- Rounded edges. They will not wrinkle the fabric if you point the iron backwards;
- Steam hole. They are located on the base and the more there are, the higher the quality of ironing.
