What kind of iron with a steam generator is better to buy: household or professional?

So, you decided to change the old kind iron to such an advanced household appliance as a steam generator. And puzzled by the question: "What kind of iron with a steam generator is better to buy?". The era of free market relations makes it very difficult: the choice is huge, the brands are dazzling in the eyes, and the price forks lead to despair.

In this article we will tell you what to do in order to choose the best iron with a steam generator, optimally combining the cost, quality and functionality. Define the advantages of a steam generator in front of ordinary irons. And also we will analyze in detail, how do household models differ from professional ones for home.

The motives for the transition from a simple iron to a steam generator with an iron

• They cope with difficult, badly amenable to regular ironing things. For example, clothes made from thin natural or acetate fabrics, with starched things, products made of natural flax and cotton.
• They are ten times more productive and can save up to 200% of your time spent on ironing.
• They are irreplaceable if you have a large family, where regular washing and ironing is required. And about all the "charms" of this fascinating occupation, you will be told in colors by any mistress, who takes iron over a mountain of bed linens and towels

• The effect from the steam generator will be envied even by the most expensive iron. The high penetration capacity of steam is an excellent addition to the mechanical and thermal effects exerted by the iron. Steam penetrates deeply through the fibers of the fabric, steaming and softening them. As a result, the thing is more carefully and quickly smoothed out.
• Steam generators can be used for steaming in an upright position - from dresses and suits on a hanger to curtains, curtains and curtains.
• Steam generator iron does not need to rub with fury about non-folding folds in hard-to-reach places. This is helped by steam. Accordingly, the clothes do not appear shiny spots, and the sole of the iron does not suffer from the metal hardware.

With dignity sorted out. Now consider steam generators closer

They are divided into two groups: household and professional (professional steam generators for home are often called semiprofessional).

Regardless of the type, they consist of three parts:

- the steam generator itself;

- connecting hose;

- iron.

The main difference between professional steam generators for the house (and their undeniable advantage) from domestic ones is the availability of a capacious metal boiler (steam boiler). It is there that the water is directly poured and heated to the state of steam, which then flows through the hose to the iron. In domestic steam generators, water is poured into a plastic tank, from which, as it evaporates, it enters the boiler. Accordingly, the boilers of household steam generators are much inferior in terms of volume to professional steam generators.

The smaller the boiler, the less steam there is. Household steam generators produce a powerful steam jet - the so-called "steam shock" function. But it is short-lived, and there is a pause, until the next "portion" is ready. Professional steam generators, thanks to a capacious boiler, are able to soar without interruptions long enough.

Household steam generators

The advantages of household steam generators include small dimensions, weight, quick readiness for use (heated for one or two minutes, against seven-ten for professional).

This type of steam generators is perfect for those users who are not infrequently patted and not by much.

Professional steam generators

First, we note that by "professional" we do not mean a powerful industrial steam generator, which is used in places with a really intensive load (ironing workshop, sewing workshop, hotel, laundry, dry cleaning, etc.)

It's about professional steam generators, so to speak, home-use. In other words, compact and convenient versions of industrial steam generators.

What should I look for when choosing a professional iron with a steam generator:

Boiler capacity

The more capacious it is, the longer it will work without refueling. But this characteristic also has a downside - in a large boiler the water will warm longer. Therefore, the best for home use is a boiler for 1.5 liters. It is enough for an uninterrupted work (not requiring watering) about an hour. And during this time you will have time to steam off a very impressive number of things.

Material

In the mass of their professional steam generators are made of steel, and the soles of irons are made of aluminum alloys. That has a favorable effect on strength and due readiness for the vicissitudes of everyday life.

Additional functions

Steam can not only smooth things. Clean and disinfect. Therefore, among professional steam generators there are many models, to which through the universal plug you can alternately attach and iron, and another useful device - a mobile steamer.

In addition to a professional steam generator, we also recommend that you purchase a special ironing board with a stand. The steam generator, as an apparatus somewhat cumbersome, requires a more stable and adapted to its features working surface. And manufacturers often give additional discounts when buying such sets at a time.

A clear difference between domestic and professional steam generators in operation is demonstrated in this video using the example of the MIE Stiro PRO 100 and BoschSensixxTDS4581 steam generators:

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRuqNdQ-0Xg

Directly about manufacturers

Household steam generators produce almost all well-known brands of "home" equipment: Philips, Tefal, Bosch. The choice is offered extensive and in terms of a set of functions, and design, and prices.

Steam generators are professional, as a highly specialized direction, the destiny of companies, perhaps not so well known to a mass buyer, but enjoying well-deserved respect from specialists. For example, Italian Lelit and MIE, each of which has a fairly diverse model range.

In the table below we have compiled a small rating of steam generators with iron, presented in the domestic market.

Model	A type	Price	Additional functions
Tefal GV4630	Household (without a boiler)	7 730руб.	Water spray function.
Bosch TDS4581	Household (boiler)	17 350 rub.	Function of eco.
Tefal GV7760	Household (boiler)	21 620 rub.	The Easycord system. Hose and cord storage compartments.
Tefal GV8976E0	Household (boiler)	31180 rub.	System of protection against scale. Automatic cord rewind.
Philips GC 9650	Household (boiler)	35990 rub.	T-ionic Glide sole.
Philips GC 9620/20	Household (boiler)	28843 rub.	Non-Stop mode (possibility of topping up water during ironing).
MIE Stiro 1100	Professional (semi-professional)	24 650 rub.	Constant vapor pressure.
MIE Stiro PRO 100	Professional	31 200 rub.	Constant vapor pressure. Plug-in connection system *

* Possibility to connect the steamer. More in detail with this function it is possible to familiarize in a card of the goods.

Let's sum up our little research

As you can see, the cost of some models of household steam generators is quite comparable with the cost of professional steam generators. That is, the choice of "price" is not the main criterion. Imagine a scales.

On one side are the arguments:

- lightness;

- mobility;

- High functionality;

- futuristic design, hi-tech, advanced technology.

On the other :

- working capacity;

- reliability;

-maximum speed of smoothing;

- vintage style, condominium, natural materials.

And the most important and priceless is your personal time spent on housework

As the classic said, "everything should be fine in a man". And if the technique helps to look elegant, with needles and without extra efforts - is not it worth it?