In recent years, among the housewives have become increasingly popular steamers - appliances, smoothing clothes and household items.
Features of different types of garment steamer
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Features of different types of garment steamer
- floor steamer
- Hand steamer
- Iron with steam generator or function of stripping
- The principle of operation of the device
- How to prepare for ironing
- Compliance with safety regulations
- additional Features
How does the steamer? The main difference from the iron - the ability to handle things in the upright position. The remaining features of the device depends on its type. At this point release:
- Floor (vertical) otparivatel;
- Hand steamer;
- Iron with the function of stripping or steam generator;
- Steam cleaner.
floor steamer
His equipment usually makes ironing process is very comfortable for the user. In addition to the broiler for water hose with a nozzle and the rack kit includes a clothes hanger, mitten, brushes textile cleaning, heat-resistant boards for arrow ironed trousers, shirt collars and other hard places.
Work should handle downwards and slightly pulling the fabric. Keep the device also is not difficult - vertical steamers can be easily disassembled.
Hand steamer
In size it is very compact and looks like a small electric kettle and a small container of water. He is not very roomy, so it is usually time limited to 15 minutes of continuous operation (but it is very convenient to take it with you on a trip).
Important! Work that the steam, despite its size, can only be vertically! Therefore, care should be taken about where you hang the thing.
Iron with steam generator or function of stripping
Depending on the model of the water tank is either in the housing of the iron, either in a separate broiler. In the first case, the steam comes directly from the holes on the soleplate, in the second he first fed through a hose.
The disadvantage of this option is that iron can only be on the board in a horizontal position. It is also important not to burn thing, since the strong steam jet combined with pressing a hot iron surface.
The principle of operation of the device
More with physics lesson known that steam is generated by boiling water. This substance and inherent in the work steamer. Each unit is equipped with a heat-resistant container for water. Its boiling is due to special heating elements. Most of the devices is powered by electricity, but the portable versions can be powered by batteries or rechargeable batteries.
After complete water heating to 98-100 ° C, as evidenced by light or sound signal device, the vapor molecules are served by a metal tube or hose lasting outwardly.
How to prepare for ironing
How does a garment steamer, you can see in the video. You just bought a new machine. Do not neglect reading the instructions: it will take about 10-15 minutes, but predosterezhot you from unpleasant situations.
The operating principle of a garment steamer simple. In general, to carry out activities with the device to prepare the following is needed:
- If this floor steamer, place the rack and secure it in height. Prepare the rack and other items you need.
- The hose must be connected to the body, and on the other end to put the necessary attachment. Hang the handle on the hook (usually located on top of the rack).
- Fill the broiler pure water and connect the device to heat. Never add detergents in a container or rigid untreated water, this can lead steamer down!
- After the light signal on heated carefully check the operation of the device.
Working with hand steamer or steam iron is even easier: just pour water to the maximum mark. Such devices operate normally when pressing buttons.
Compliance with safety regulations
How does a garment steamer? During follow simple rules to avoid traumatic situations:
- Pour the water to be connecting the device to the network;
- Never point the steamer on and try not to use it in the presence of small children and pets;
- Do not leave the device unattended complimentary;
- If necessary, thermostable mitten wear;
- If it is necessary to add water in the process of ironing, disconnect the power supply from the steamer.
Attention! The appliance produces hot steam under pressure! Always follow safety precautions when working with high temperatures!
additional Features
Steamer in everyday life can make life easier and not for its intended purpose. For example, you can:
- Remove the stickers from the glass or ceramic - for a couple of seconds will be enough to hold the object under a jet of steam;
- Destroy mol and its larvae (simply treat the rear surface of the cabinet and clothes);
- Boil water for tea;
- Freshen up the look of fur products and household items;
- To disinfect the premises.
