How to choose an ironing board for a steam generator?

Many housewives do not like to iron clothes, considering this exercise tedious, because it not only takes a lot of time and effort, but also requires special care if you need to get perfectly ironed clothes.

To save the fair sex from the tedious occupation, home appliance manufacturers in exchange for the usual iron offer to purchase a steam generator. In addition to it, it is recommended to buy a special ironing board. This set allows the hostess to get perfectly ironed things, while spending a minimum of time and energy.

The main distinctive feature of the ironing board for the steam generator, compared with other devices, is the presence of a special surface that allows you to simultaneously absorb steam and provide a purge. Due to such structural features, the ironing process is much easier: steam penetrates into each fold of clothes, as a result of which the linen is smoothed smoothly, and steam passes through the surface of the board without creating a “wet effect”.

As a result, there is a significant acceleration of the entire process of ironing clothes. The hostess can iron a much larger amount of linen using a steam station with a special ironing board, as compared with a regular iron and ironing board.

In addition, underwear that is large in size, such as sheets or duvet covers, can be folded into several layers to conveniently place it on the board for the steam generator. At the same time, the quality of the ironed linen will remain at a high level, as if you were stroking it without folding it.

The surface of the ironing board for the steam station is designed not only to pass steam, but also to provide a high degree of smooth slip for the steam generator. The surface of such devices includes 4 layers.

1. Base. It is made of waterproof thermoplastic material, which perfectly tolerates exposure to high temperatures. Also as the basis can be used metal, equipped with a special wall for water repellency. There is a perforated base or containing a mesh layer, through which there is no accumulation of condensate.
2. Foam or felt coating. It is used to distribute steam and absorb excess moisture.
3. The substrate is made of foam. Gives the surface maximum smoothness, increasing slip.
4. Casemade from natural fibers, such as cotton or flax.

For ironing linen is better to use the board with a steam generator, such a device belongs to the class of active. In contrast to the "passive" product, it should be included in the electrical network, as a result of which it will perform additional useful actions.

1. Airflow or airing. When this function is enabled, there is a process of blowing the air flow, which creates a protective shell. It provides a more lightweight ironing mode, which is recommended for thin fabric, men's shirts, blouses. Often such a function is used by housewives to refresh outerwear. Thanks to the blowing function, you protect delicate fabrics from wrinkling and unnecessary dents.
2. Steam absorption or absorption. The active ironing board with a steam generator has a special compartment that perfectly “absorbs” condensate. Humid air will saturate the matter, passing through it, and attract it to the working surface, as a result of which it is much easier to level the laundry. In addition, excess moisture will be removed, leaving no wet marks on the board or clothing.

Board for steam installation ensures the performance of the above functions due to the presence of built-in ventilation device.

If you are planning to purchase an ironing board with a steam generator in order to use it not at home, but for professional purposes, then you should pay attention to such a function as warming the tabletop to 60 degrees. As a result of two-sided heating of the surface, clothing will be smoothed even faster. Such thermo function provides additional drying of the fabric, protecting the surface of the board from getting wet if you need to iron the laundry for an extended period of time.

Ironing boards for steam generators come in two varieties:

• active;
• standard.

The active board for the steam system has a number of features:

• the presence of a larger surface for ironing things;
• rounded edge of the tabletop, which allows better smoothing underwear;
• stand for iron;
• the presence of an equipped fan;
• the presence of a pedal that provides air supply;
• more durable and stable legs.

To choose the right board for the steam generator, you must consider a number of parameters.

• Mass of the product. It can vary from 5 to 20 kilograms. Often the fair sex prefer light ironing boards, which are characterized by mobility, with the result that even a very fragile and miniature girl will be able to easily transfer and place it in a convenient place.
• Dimensions. Consider this indicator when you choose a similar product. The compact dimensions of the ironing board for the steam system will allow it to be hidden from prying eyes when there is no need to use this device.
• Height. In most models, the height can be adjusted, so that all family members can use this ironing board, regardless of their height. Such a product can be equipped with a stepped or smooth adjustment of the level of placement of the table top. Please note that the stepped mechanism belongs to the most durable, but thanks to the lever mechanism you can set the ironing board in a greater range of heights. Certain models are characterized by a minimum height of 40 centimeters, so that you can iron the laundry while sitting.
• The size and shape of the table top. The best option is to purchase an ironing board, which has a fairly large tabletop. Thanks to this you can almost completely place the clothes. And if a textile product is large, then you will move it a lot less times, which will significantly speed up the process of ironing. A tabletop with a pointed edge will allow you to wear better clothes for smoothing.

• Reliability and stability. Often the frame is made of plastic, characterized by high reliability, and steel pipes. The stability of a particular model of an ironing board for a steam generator can be checked if it is assembled in the working position. It is better to choose a model that has a larger surface of the legs for the support: it will differ in increased stability. If the supports go beyond the contours of the tabletop in width, this will be the best option.Pay attention also, whether rubber or corrugated plugs are put on the legs: they will protect the whole device from sliding on the floor.

• The material from which the ironing board is made. Consider the fact that if the entire structure is made of wood, then the product will not last you for a very long time. If the tabletop is made of perforated metal, then it is worth purchasing a device with a rather thick case, because otherwise there will be traces of holes on the clothes during ironing. The best option is to buy a product that is made from thermoplastic. When you iron your underwear, the heat and steam will be reflected evenly, as a result, the clothes will be ironed much better.
• Cord length If the cord is quite long, you will not need to place such a board next to the socket, but you can put it in a convenient place.
• Availability of additional equipment. This may be a basket for placing small accessories, hangers to steam shirts, a shelf where ironed items will be placed.

Now we need to highlight the popular models of ironing boards, which received the largest number of positive customer reviews that purchased this product.

• Bosch. The ironing board from such brand has an excellent ratio of the price and quality. This model has the following parameters: 140 centimeters in length and 45 centimeters in width, thanks to which the most necessary things are placed in the process of ironing. This model has additional functions for heating, as well as blows and blows air, with the result that you can stroke things made of delicate fabrics. Cotton cover is removed, so it can be easily washed if necessary. Such a device has a special stand for the steam generator. There is a built-in socket in which you can turn on the iron.

• Philips. It has rather large dimensions: 120 centimeters in length and 45 centimeters in width. The ironing surface is made of cotton fabric, foam material, as well as knitted wool. You will be able to adjust this model in height in 6 positions. Removable hangers are available, and hangers are also provided for ironing. They can also be used to iron clothes upright. Manufacturers have included special protection against children, so the baby will not be able to fold and unfold a similar product. It has a low weight, which is equal to 8.8 kilograms. When folded, it takes up minimal space.

• Hausmann. This device is different functionality and convenience. The table top has a length of 125 centimeters and a width of 42 centimeters. This ironing board for a steam generator can be adjusted at a different level, reaching a maximum height of 90 centimeters. It has a removable cover made of cotton fabric. On a special stand, you can place the steam system or iron. The table top is made of perforated metal.
• Type Special. Belongs to active devices. The surface of the tabletop is evenly heated, resulting in clothes that dry faster and better. The presence of vacuum aspiration allows you to save the product from the swirling steam, as a result of which the condensable liquid does not accumulate under the board and the case does not become wet. This board can be adjusted in height to make it convenient to use.
• Lelit. It has a large table top, whose length is 122 centimeters, and width - 38 centimeters.Thanks to the equipment of a powerful electric motor, such an ironing board can operate in 3 modes: vacuum aspiration, blowing air, and also warming up the table top. You can switch between different modes by pressing a special button on the working surface. The frame is made of metal. There is a removable cover made of cotton fabric.

Now you know what boards for steam generators are, and you can choose the one that suits you best.

How to choose a steam ironing system, see below.