Each hostess thought about choosing an iron. Mothers have questions in the ratio of price and quality of the device, mother's helpers - about why so many modes and buttons, and if they need to use them.
In fact, it turns out that homemade iron is a very necessary, practical and extremely rarely changing, except when breakdown. That is, when leaving the new model, the family does not run for her in the store laying his head. Thus, the choice of iron is very responsible, because it will become your assistant in maintaining comfort for many years.
Rating of the best budget options
Not always the hostess is ready to give a couple of tens of thousands only in one iron. The budget models come to the rescue, the main thing is that they are high-quality.
When choosing a new household appliance, it is not necessary to be based on a studied seller's story, but on real reviews of buyers and experts, as well as on the characteristics of the brand. Fortunately, for this now there are different forums and sites.
Manufacturers Polaris and Vitek. Already have proven themselves in the market of small household appliances. We often hear from the screens about their teapots and multicookers. They also produce a budget line of irons, the cost of which does not exceed 2,000 rubles. Each model has its advantages.
POLARIS PIR 2472. It has the function of automatic cleaning, and the ball fastening the cord does not allow the wire to go. One more POLARIS - PIR 1004T model - Road iron for all occasions, the only disadvantage of which is the absence of a water reservoir.
Vitek VT 1229. In turn, has a function of automatic shutdown after a certain amount of standing time in a vertical position - what is needed for forgetful hosts.
To the same price category can be attributed Scarlett. . The SC-SI30K15 model costs less than 2,000 rubles and satisfies the simplest ironing requirements.
The next step in the ranking is firms Redmond, Bosch and Zelmer . The first everyone knows by the flooded shops of Multivarkov, to the firm Bosch. many have long been loyal attitude, since the days of how fathers or husbands had whole sets of such tools, but Zelmer. We started to promote their products from bicycles and baby strollers. If you do not delve into the story, which company it belongs, and what a child or any other enterprise is, it can be said that the irons of this price category are a little more practical than their cheap fell.
REDMOND RI-C224 It has a ceramic sole, which overestims the cost of this model slightly, but at the same time, the iron is equipped with a scale prevention sensor. Bosch TDA 2325. just like the company model Vitek. Automatically turns off to prevent overheating. Zelmer Zir 08800. It is famous for high temperatures with high temperatures. The cost of these models is 2000-3000 rubles.
Based on the studies, the most popular iron was identified - this is a manufacturer model Philips. . GC 4870 is considered one of the best in its price segment - having a function of rapid heating, it is suitable for any type of fabric, but does not have protection against scale. The price of such a model - in the area of 2500 rubles.
W. Philips. There are more expensive models. For example, Philips GC 1029. It is located just below - on the third line in popularity and quality, yielding only expensive Rowenta and Tefal. Philips GC 1029. It has an improved nose, which is even the most hard-to-reach places, and will also please the hostess with the "Anti-kapl" function, which prevents water flowing from the tank. The price of the model is from 4500 rubles.
Budget Road options are Marta MT 1146 and Vitek 1227 . Lightweight in weight, small-scale devices without any trimmed functions are available at a price of 600-1200 rubles.
The same budget model from possible - Home Element He-IR212 Blue Aquamarine His minimum cost begins from 499 rubles. The model has all the necessary functions for ironing, has a spherical fastening of the cord and can even disappear things vertically.
Thus, the rating of the most budget models of irons is as follows:
- Home Element He-IR212 - 499 rubles;
- Marta MT 1146 - 600 rubles;
- Vitek 1227 - 1200 rubles;
- Vitek VT 1229 - 1390 rubles;
- POLARIS PIR 2472 - 1 930 rubles;
- Zelmer Zir 08800 - 2 020 rubles;
- Redmond RI-C224 - 2,440 rubles;
- Philips GC 4870 - 2,490 rubles;
- Bosch TDA 2325 - 2,590 rubles;
- Philips GC 1029 - 4 521 ruble.
Whatever nonsense, first of all it is necessary to look at the external and internal qualities of a household appliance: if it seems to seem very fragile and harp, do not be fooled and look at the more expensive option, and the choice is great today.
Top 5 most powerful devices
In general, it is customary to share irons by power into three categories:
- for industrial purposes;
- For everyday ironing;
- For rare use.
The most powerful will be irons with a capacity of 2400 W, but for everyday use they are not suitable, since too heavy and energy-intensive. Despite this, such models are also presented on the windows of mass markets.
We have drawn up the rating of the most powerful irons for home use, which will help you if you spend most of your free time at the ironing board.
The first place is awarded Rowenta DW 6020 9245F1 . The unit has a capacity of 3100 watts, a vertical sweeping, a built-in steam generator and automatic shutdown. This model drives any types of fabrics, from blouses to dense drape coats. Cost - about 13,000 rubles.
On the second settled Philips GC 5036/20 "AZUR ELITE" . This iron itself determines the type of fabric and selects the mode. Its power is 3000 W. Also has the function of automatic shutdown and "anti-kapl". Cost - about 12,000 rubles.
Philips GC 4879/00 "Azur Pro" It has a steamglide-sole, a capacity of 2800 W and a long cord. The price of the model is from 7,000 rubles.
The fourth place occupies one of the most sought-after firms - Braun. . The company produces small and large household appliances, and irons - no exception. Model "TEXSTYLE 770 TP" It has a distinctive feature from his fellow - this is the best option for delicate fabrics. Therefore, if woolen or viscose things are dominated in your wardrobe, a lot of silk, organza or lace is perfect - this option is perfect for you.
The non-impressive nozzle and sapphire deposition allow the Iron to cope with any cloth.
The fifth place takes another market leader - Loewe Premium Power Station . Despite the power lower than the previous brands, it has a significantly high price of 20,000 rubles. It is justified by German production and many additional features. Here and the usual and dry pairs, "anti-kapl", "anti-snakype", a two-meter cable, a boiler for heating water in the tank.
Review of models with steam generator
We have already considered the model Rowenta DW 6020 9245F1 But when talking about steam generators, it is impossible to forget about this model. Due to its capacity, she smoothes even the strongest chances.
Another expensive model - Philips GC 8712 "Perfect Care Performer" . For its cost in 14,500 rubles, this unit has the function of protection against scale and auto power, as well as a volumetric water tank in 1800 mm.
In third place in the price category is Bosch TDS 4020. . The average water tank and the self-cleaning function is available for 9800 rubles.
Iron Tefal FV9920E0. It has a vertical disappearance, its advantage - in the absence of wires and the rapid battery charge. The average cost varies in the area of 6780 rubles.
The main advantage Philips Hi5912 / 30 It is the function of the top of the subplace during the excavation. The price is average - 5 500 rubles.
Considering the budget options, you can pay attention to Vitek VT-1224 . The cost of it is only 4400 rubles. The device publishes a very loud noise during a sweeping.
Another available option will be Philips GC 2088 "Easyspeed Plus" . The model also has a built-in steam generator, which allows you to sip curtains, without even removing them. The cost is higher than 4,500 rubles.
In addition to classic irons with a steam generator, a convenient aggregate for excipating are steam irons for vertical ironing. They do not have soles and act exclusively at the expense of steam.
Model Mie Deluxe. It has three quarption modes, the cost does not exceed 14,000 rubles.
Philips GC 512/40. Allows you to adjust the steam supply, the cost of the model is 6,500 rubles.
Kitfort KT-919 Very easy and inexpensive model that costs about 4,900 rubles.
What to take the iron - with a built-in steam generator or separate for vertical ironing, solve only you. First of all it will depend on the destination - than you use more, then for you will be a big advantage. In any case, the market is extensive and on the basis of competent feedback you can choose something suitable for yourself.
Tips for choosing equipment
For the right choice of this type of household appliances, it is necessary to consider why it needs it: it will only be a casual ironing, sweeping, combined actions, or iron you need not for every day.
There are several types of irons: simple or with steam generator. Now even the cheapest irons can have splashing function and steam. Special irons with the steam generator are also divided into two types: with a built-in steam generator or separate.
Choose them on the principle that you will do more often - iron or disappear.
The sole is also divided into several types.
- Aluminum sole is the most fiscal option. Quickly heated and also quickly cooled. Not suitable for long-term use and many years of exploitation, because some time begin to spoil thin and soft tissues.
- Steel sole slowly heats up and also slowly cools. It is stronger aluminum, but very quickly accumulates a targar, in connection with which needs regular cleaning.
- Ceramic sole - a good durable option, with which you need to be extremely neat: it will easily break, beats, scratched and destroyed, but it will easily slide and quickly heats up.
- Metal-ceramic is the same option as ceramic, but has more shockproof properties and greater reliability.
- Titanium sole is the best option of modernity. It combines all the best qualities, easily slides, does not burn and does not spoil things, but it is very expensive.
To improve the quality of each of the soles, manufacturers use a teflon coating that protects it from any effects. But despite the fact that thanks to Teflon, the technical characteristics of the soles are improving, it is easy to damage, after which traces will remain on your things.
Pay attention to the shape of the sole: Of course, it is almost all the same, differ only to the nose - it will be the main criterion of choice. The more conveniently nose, the simpler to stroke even the most hard-to-reach places.
It is also worth paying attention to the distribution of holes for steam on the sole, they must be evenly arranged, and the presence of a groove for a more accurate distribution of steam is only welcome.
Before choosing the iron, pay attention to its power. - We introduced a list of the most powerful devices above, but acquire them only when absolutely confident in the wiring in your apartment or you have a large family and a large amount of things for ironing.
If you choose an iron in which the power of steam supply is important for you, consider that in the classic version of the iron it is approximately 20-50 g / min, and in steam generators can reach 120 g / min.
The greater the power of the steam supply, the faster and easier the large volumes of things are moved.
The water capacity in the usual iron usually does not reach up to 300 ml, which is quite enough for one-time ironing. In steam generators, the volume of the tank reaches 2000 ml, which is very convenient, because with a high power supply pair, the water is spent quickly, and the large tank allows not to interrupt operation.
The cable length should not be less than 150 cm. Most manufacturers now make a standard length of 250 cm, so it is not necessary to worry about this characteristic.
Also pay attention to additional features: "Anti-kapl", "Antinakype", self-cleaning, auto power and other pretty will simplify your life and handling of the iron.
Consumer reviews
Most often weak model power, such as road or compact, buy couples or people who give ironing a couple of days a month. The average power models buy housewives and families in which 4-5 people, and powerful models with built-in steam generators or separate installations of vertical ironing are taken either for industrial purposes or for country houses and townhouses in which more than 5 people live.
Consumer reviews about the most powerful rating iron Rowenta DW 6020 9245F1 They say only one minus - an uncomfortable neck of the water reservoir, but the model has a steam feed lever that works in both sides, which is suitable for both left-handers and right-handers.
Buyers are well evaluated by the model Philips GC 5036/20 "AZUR ELITE" Thanks to an indispensable function OptimalTemp and Dynamiq Sensor . Minuses, dedicated buyers, is a large weight of the unit, which is why it is difficult to work for a long time.
Model consumers Philips GC 4879/00 "Azur Pro" Water leakage is noted under ironing, which is unacceptable when processing white tissues. At the same time, the iron copes with any kind of materials and smoothes the most disobedient places.
Braun 770 TP "TEXSTYLE" Designed for delicate tissues. Consumers note that this is true, but the nozzle used often flies, which makes a logging of long time.
German manufacturer steam station "Loewe Premium Power Station" It is not so big popularity due to its high price. Despite this, this powerful unit cleans even shoes. According to buyers, the dry pair technology significantly improves the quality of the sipping, does not spoil the clothes and is suitable for different wardrobe items and not only, so the cost of the model is justified.
Si30K15 Buyers are ready to recommend for budget purchase.
Models Redmond RI-C224, Bosch TDA 2325 and Zelmer Zir 08800 Also have good feedback from buyers. When purchasing such models, you do not expect many functions from them and the absence of minuses.
Budget options are very popular with buyers. Most of them justify themselves in their opinion on the criterion of price-quality. Models POLARIS PIR 2472, VITEK VT 1229, Scarlett SC
Model Philips GC 1029 Building buyers in the absence of a button for adjusting the steam supply, from this there is a great water consumption and increased humidity. The main advantage of the model is called the sole, which slides well and does not leave the traces.
Marta MT 1146, Vitek 1227 and Home Element He-IR212 Blue Aquamarine - Irons of the cheapest price category. Buyers noted the absence of the desired functions, the inconvenience of the handle or fixing the cable, but for their money it is one of the best road variants.
Tips for choosing irons in the video below.