Wireless irons: how they work, is it worth taking

If you often iron, then, of course, you have encountered a problem: the wire from the iron crushes the edge of the duvet cover, hangs from the board, twists into a ring or hooks anything that might fall along the path from the cabinet. How comfortable and effective are modern wireless irons? How do they work, what are their pros and cons? In general, the device copes with ironing, its most significant drawback is the high cost.

How does a wireless iron work?

Despite the name, many housewives understand that the device cannot work without electricity at all. Have manufacturers put a battery in the gadget? Not at all. Progress went along another branch, starting from the property of the iron to cool slowly.

So, the principle of operation: in the kit there is an iron itself and a stand for it, which is connected to the mains. While both are connected, the iron heats up as if it were a regular appliance with a cord. Then the iron is removed from the stand and ironed. Good models keep the heat constant for 40 seconds, simpler ones - 20-30. If the gadget holds heat less time, taking it is impractical.

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The interval was not chosen by chance. Empirical studies have shown that, on average, the hostess strokes one piece of clothing for 20-25 seconds, then puts the iron aside and changes the position of the textile.

Modifications

The main difference in wireless irons is the installation method for charging:

• horizontally (parallel to the board or at an angle);
• vertically.

Which way to choose depends on the hostess. Some are used to putting the iron on the sole (as a rule, they are the owners of ironing boards with a convenient retractable or stationary stand), while others are tossed back on the priest. Accordingly, the first is more convenient horizontal charging of a wireless device, the second - vertical.

Recent Achievements

An interesting novelty is irons that work in both wired and wireless modes, for example, Polaris PIR 2455K CordLess Retro. They are charged vertically, and the stand has latches: it fastens to the iron and becomes its back - the device turns into a regular iron.

What characteristics to pay attention to

All modern irons (as a rule) come with a steaming function, all are protected against drops and scale ... How can I choose?

Criteria:

1. The power of the device and the heating speed (the best wireless models accelerate in 5 seconds, average - in 10).
2. Outsole material (experts recommend ceramic or enamel).
3. The strength and volume of steam supply (the best indicators: normal mode - 35-50 g / min, shock - 145 g / min, for comparison, the steam generator gives 100 g / min for ironing and 180 for enhanced steaming).
4. The volume of the water tank (the larger, the better, last longer, but also the heavier the device with water, optimally - 250-300 ml, although there are more capacious models).
5. The time that the iron retains heat (optimally 25-30 seconds, but the longer the better).
6. Cord length (at least 1.5 m, otherwise you may have to run to the outlet and back to charge).
7. The presence of a sleep mode (very useful, because something invariably distracts from ironing, whether it be children, cooking, pets or a favorite series; falling asleep, the iron cools down so that it will not threaten accidental burns, and will hardly consume electricity).

How to use

The general procedure is clear: remove from stand, iron, return to charge for 5-10 seconds, iron again.

What is important to remember:

1. As with a conventional iron, the ironing temperature must be set in advance.
2. Experienced housewives recommend ironing delicate fabrics first, then ordinary ones, and lastly, requiring strong steaming. Accordingly, first heat the iron to a minimum, then gradually increase the heat.
3. After ironing, unplug the appliance, pour water and remove the gadget to a storage location.
4. In many models, charging does not start if you do not push the iron as far back as it will go. Therefore, place the device more carefully.

Advantages and disadvantages

Indisputable advantages of wireless irons:

• the wire does not interfere with ironing;
• all the functionality of modern irons is preserved;
• almost all models have a function of vertical steaming;
• going up to a hanger or curtain for vertical steaming, you do not stretch the wire through the room or corridor, so that no one risks hooking it and pulling the device out of your hands.

Some design flaws:

• not all housewives find it convenient to put the iron on the contacts,
• it’s sometimes noted that 20-30 seconds is not enough, for example, to smooth out a frill,
• vertical steam is not as effective as a steam generator,
• Despite the apparent freedom, it is not advisable to move away from the stand further than on the outstretched arm, because the iron must be constantly placed on the contacts, so the hostess is still limited by the length of the cord and the location of the outlet.

Wireless Irons Rating

In fact, the technology is not in great demand, first of all, because it is still expensive. For the same reason, choosing a device without a wire, it is necessary to give preference to large and established manufacturers.

TOP-3 popular models on Yandex Market:

1. Polaris PIR 2489K Cordless (ceramic, steam 35 g / min, impact 150 g / min).
2. Tefal Fv9976 (Durilium airglide - enamel on steel, steam 35 g / min, impact 150 g / min).
3. Philips GC3675 / 30 Easypeed Advanced (ceramics, steam 35 g / min, impact 190 g / min).

Another popular brand of cordless irons is Scarlet.

Tip
The magazine purityis.decorexpro.com/en/ recommends focusing not on popularity (it is often based purely on price, that is, the cheaper, the more popular), but on the rating. According to the results of the reviews, “Tefal” comes out in first place, Polaris in second place, premium models.

The principle of operation of the steam generator

Why do we remember them? Very simple: their irons also work without a cord. From the base to the iron there is only a hose - through it heated steam enters the device. It is he, and not the red-hot sole, that smoothes the fabric. The base itself contains a large amount of water and is connected by a cord to the network. However, models with heated soles are also available, while the iron is on the base.

Both specialists and housewives note that the steam generator wears less textiles, while smoothing better. Vertical steaming works fully. Among the shortcomings is the high cost, long primary heating and impressive dimensions. Under the base you need a spacious stand (on the board the device will take up too much space).

Progress does not stand still, and many housewives have already appreciated the convenience of wireless irons. Their design is constantly being improved, the most advanced models hold the heat for 40 seconds, this time is more than enough to smooth the sleeve or back of the shirt, the band of the duvet cover.

Choose a quality product from a trusted brand, with the best indicators of steam supply and steam boost, and the costs will be quickly paid off with comfort and efficient ironing.