Few housewives can boast a special love for such a monotonous, but inalienable occupation in everyday life as ironing. This is especially true for large families, when clothes and bed linens accumulate regularly and in large quantities. But, as is known, laziness is the engine of progress, because household appliances designed to facilitate domestic work are constantly being improved. This pattern also applies to irons, the models of which are constantly updated. One of the last achievements of technical thought can be considered a steam generator - an iron connected to a steam station, which allows you to combine the ironing and steam generation functions. And many, faced with the need to update the appliance for ironing, are asked the question: what to buy - an iron or a steam generator?
In itself, the idea of a steam generator is not new, but it was invented relatively recently to combine it with an iron. But, since almost all modern models of irons are also equipped with the steam generation function, the natural question arises - how does the steam generator differ from the iron? A detailed study of this issue is prompted not only by natural curiosity: to check that it is better - in practice the iron or steam generator is hampered by a significant difference in price, therefore, when faced with a choice, one very much wants not to lose.
What to choose - iron or steam generator?
When choosing the optimal device, the hostess should consider what tasks he will perform. It can be ironing clothes, including the top, bed linen and curtains. Such specifics are important, since these two devices with similar functions at first glance can perform different tasks.
So, what is the difference between an iron and a steam generator:
- The structure of the iron includes a body and a heating element connected to the sole. In the steam generator, in addition to the iron, there is a separate steam station with a large water reservoir and an iron platform, which makes the device much more cumbersome;
- The ironing process occurs due to the contact of the sole with the fabric, and the steam generator will allow it to be made contactless, that
especially important for delicate fabrics, outerwear, curtains. In addition, it is equipped with a function of vertical ironing; - the ironing speed of the steam generator is much higher, and the result is better - thanks to a powerful steam impact, you can iron the fabric folded in several layers, which is important when it comes to bedding;
- The tank for the water of the steam generator is much larger than that of any iron with a steamer, which eliminates the need to constantly add water to it;
- In addition to ironing, the steam generator can also clean surfaces, for example, furniture upholstery.