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How to choose and use a steam iron properly

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Ironing clothes helps remove creases from your clothing so that everything you wear appears professional. But with so many different options available on the market how can you be sure that you are choosing the best steam iron?

Let’s answer this question by looking at some of the factors that a good steam iron should possess. We’ll also discuss how to use and maintain an iron properly.

The first thing that you need to look for when choosing a steam iron is how many heat settings it has. This is important because different fabrics need to be ironed at different temperatures.

When ironing, this information should be present on the clothing tag. If not, you might need to find the optimal temperature for that type of fabric online.

The next factor that you need to consider is how much steam the iron will produce.

Different irons will be able to produce different levels of steam. Generally, you want an iron that will produce a large amount of steam.

This is because, the more steam that enters the clothing the more the fabric will loosen. This will result in the creases coming out more easily.

You might also want to find an iron that lets you shoot a concentrated burst of steam to help you with to remove tough creases. Another important consideration when choosing a steam iron is how much water it can store.

Water storage capacity is the amount of water the iron can hold. Ideally, you want to try to find a model that can store a lot of water.

This will mean that you can do your ironing faster as you won’t need to keep re-filling the iron. Usually larger irons have a higher water storage capacity; however this can also make them heavier and less portable.

The final factor that you need to consider when buying a steam iron is the cost.

There are many kinds of steam irons, with expensive models costing around $200. Thankfully though, with so many different models available, you can be sure to find one that will fit your needs and your budget.

Now that you have your iron you need to understand how to use it properly. Let’s start by looking at how to remove crease from your clothes…
 
 
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