We are ironed more often than ironed - what to look for when buying an iron

How can you just take and buy an iron? The problem of purchasing this device is not a shortage, but on the contrary - a huge assortment. Different types, additional options, sole material - thousands of models on the market and each has its own characteristics. I propose to understand together how to purchase a high-quality and inexpensive iron.

The nuances of choice

One of the main characteristics of the iron is its sole material:

Teflon Is the most common material. Glides on easily, warms up quickly. Among the disadvantages is low strength (you can scratch the fastener on the lock) and gets very dirty. The latter problem can be easily solved with special pencils for cleaning irons.

· Aluminum. A device with such a sole heats up quickly and is inexpensive, but it has a significant "minus" - it is easily deformed, if there are scratches it can spoil things. Some manufacturers produce more durable models based on aluminum alloys.

· Stainless steel possesses increased resistance to corrosion, scratches. It takes longer to warm up than the above coatings.

Ceramics (cermet) - wear-resistant, glides well, easy to clean. The disadvantage of such soles is fragility. One drop of such an iron is enough to make it unusable.

Some manufacturers produce models with a combined type of sole. For example, the central part is steel, and a ceramic coating is added along the contour - such a device warms up quickly, easily and efficiently ironing.

Travel irons are distinguished into a separate category. They have low power, but they are lighter and will not take up much space in the suitcase.

Purchase and operation of the TEFAL FV1543E0 iron

I chose the TEFAL FV1543E0 iron based on the price and reviews on the Internet. The model is lightweight and comfortable. Large selection of temperature conditions.

The continuous low steam option helps to gently remove creases on any item. The steam boost function can be used not only for ironing, but also for vertical steaming. The only "minus", which I noted for myself, is not a very resistant coating (there are already several scratches).

What iron do you use? Why did you choose this particular model?