Summer is just around the corner, and many, planning their most fascinating and enjoyable trips, are now mentally packing their luggage. What can be useful on a trip? In addition to plane tickets and beach items, an iron may be required. But you don’t feel like taking this heavy thing with you! Instead, there is another wonderful device - a hand-held garment steamer. It will help to tidy clothes in a wide variety of conditions. What is the principle of the device? Read about it later in our article.
What is a good steamer?
All kinds of models of these devices are produced by fairly well-known manufacturers of household appliances. Not only on vacation, but also on a business trip, bring along a small, lightweight appliance, which in some cases even replaces the kettle. Absolutely all modifications have a reservoir for water filling. Moreover, its consumption during the operation of the steamer can be from thirteen to twenty milliliters. There are vertical models that can be used in everyday life to give things a neat appearance, and there are folding, light and mobile.
Device benefits
Having examined the device in detail, we can conclude that it is not very suitable for ironing a large amount of laundry. But the handheld steamer for clothes has a number of advantages in comparison with a conventional iron. So, he treats the surface of the fabric very carefully, accurately. There is absolutely no risk of spoiling, burning a thing, since there are no heating elements in the ironing of the device.
The best choice is a device equipped with several modes. They can fearlessly touch the surface of the fabric. Another advantage of the steamer is reduced ironing time. True, this comes with experience and the acquisition of a certain skill in working with the device.
The device is simply indispensable for ironing outerwear, jackets and dresses. He will be able to accurately and very high quality process the most capricious fabric. A hand-held garment steamer will do an excellent job of ironing things that are decorated with
embroidery, rhinestones, sequins or beads. An ordinary iron can leave
wrinkles, creases, stains
on clothes (if water leaks). None of this is observed when working with a manual steamer. Things after processing they become soft.
The device is not only used for clothing. Its larger domestic modifications are suitable for smoothing curtains hanging on windows. Moreover, they do not even need to be removed from the eaves. In fact, the steamer is simply universal. It is even suitable for the treatment of pillows, mattresses, furniture and children's toys - steam removes dust, which can cause diseases.
Distinctive features
As mentioned above, there are outdoor models (they are just suitable for everyday use) and hand-held, mobile, which are convenient to take with you on a trip. Undoubtedly, vacationers will appreciate this irreplaceable thing, which will make it look brilliant in any circumstances. Among other things, the design of the device allows you to boil tea in it. As a rule, a manual garment steamer does not have a large capacity. It usually is 900 watts. The water tank also has a small volume. In this regard, the device can work for fifteen minutes.
In everyday life, such a device will also not be amiss, it has small dimensions, which means it is convenient to store. In addition, it, as has been repeatedly noted, can accurately process almost any tissue. Along with the device (depending on version), some accessories are included in the kit. These include shoulders on which you can conveniently hang clothes to smooth them with steam. A special brush is useful to remove dust and lint from the surface of the fabric. There can be clamps for trousers, special devices for pockets and collars.
Precautionary measures
Like any other device, a handheld steamer for clothes can harm the user. It is not recommended to tilt more than ninety degrees. Use the device for half an hour, and then turn it off, as long-term operation is contraindicated. The developers took care of the safe operation of the device. The set includes a protective mitt. It must be worn on the hand while working with the device. Mitt protects against burns.
Specifications
Opinions of customers about what is the best manual garment steamer vary significantly. However, many are advised to choose a device that can provide a continuous supply of steam, which is a condition for high-quality ironing. You should also pay attention to the weight of the device, compact and lightweight models will be as comfortable as possible. Tanks of standard devices usually hold sixty milliliters of water, and the steamer heats up in forty-five seconds. By purchasing a device with such technical characteristics, you can carry out professional and high-quality ironing of things even from the most capricious and delicate fabrics.
What to consider when choosing a device
Steamers can be either capricious or omnivorous: some work only on distilled water, while others work on tap water. The power of the device, the material from which the steam iron is made, also affects the quality of ironing. Devices in which this element is made of metal do better with work - it heats up faster than a plastic surface. The ideal option is a steamer with several modes. It allows you to adjust the flow rate and the temperature of steam heating, which makes it possible to use it for processing delicate fabrics.
Finally
Buyers appreciated the benefits of non-contact ironing with a steamer. Such a device will keep in perfect condition even a fluffy Angora sweater , even a synthetic dress with ruffles. Although the hand-held device is not as powerful and multi-functional as the floor (vertical) one, it also won positive feedback from the hostesses.