The Use and Common Sense of Electric Iron

Electric iron could be regarded as the earliest small appliance at home. The fabric like clothes, tablecloth, sheet and sweater are all need the electric iron. With the development of science and technology, e-iron also develops from the primitive type to various types. Tempering type and steam type are the most important types nowadays on the market. There are many details we should pay attention to when you buy the e-iron.

The way of purchasing electric iron is the same as the other household appliances. Firstly you should choose some old brands or famous brands, because they usually have stable quality and good after-sales service. Then check out whether the function fit your need. Separating water box absolutely the safer and more convenient, while the price is also a little higher. Vertical type is the new function of the steam electric iron. If is not suitable for a large area of cloth, because each press needs one time button pressing. Usually, the power of steam e-iron is a little big, the minimum is 1000w, it could even reach to 1600w~1800w at most. But you should consider the electric using at home. Actually, the product with 1000w~1200w is enough. If the function of iron has been decided, the next step is the checking of product’s appearance. The baseboard should be smooth without spots and bubble. 

Then maintains of electric iron is also very important. There are four tips for it.

1. Checking the voltage.

The voltage in China is usually 200 volts, when you use it first time, check the iron’s voltage, especially some imported products. If you buy the iron with 240 volts careless, then the power of the product would not play absolutely. On contrary, because of the heat lacking, it may damage circuit and even cause some dangers.

2. Water with little impurities.

Though all products have the function of descaling, if you have condition, the water with little impurities such as the distilled water is the best choice. If you always use tap water, then the scale would easily block steam hole.

3. Clean once a month at least.

If you want your steam e-iron can be used for a long time, you should clean it once a month at least with its function of automatic cleaning. Then the scale in the iron could be cleaned. When it is getting dry, store it up-right, on in this way its working life could be lengthen.