How to choose a steam station for work? I need your advice!
Hello everyone! I'm here today looking for some advice and recommendations. I'm tired of using a regular iron and want to switch to a steam station.
Firstly, according to reviews, it's much more convenient than even the most modern steam iron, since you can "iron" items right on the hanger. I think this is very convenient for ironing suits, shirts, and large items like bedding or curtains.
Secondly, the ironing speed is faster because you don't have to worry about perfectly laying out the garment (like with shirts).
Thirdly, the water capacity in a regular iron doesn't last long, which isn't critical, but you have to turn it off to refill and then wait for it to heat up again—which takes time.
And most importantly, regular ironing is hard on my back and lower back((
In short, I'm looking to buy a steam station that will work for both home use and my professional work (I currently work from home). Could you please advise me on what to look for when choosing a steam station?
I switched over a year ago, and my iron has been gathering dust at my mother-in-law's for a long time. 🙂
When choosing, I recommend paying attention to the most important thing – steam output. These are the exact specifications that distinguish a steam station from a regular iron. Just to be clear: the minimum steam output speed on a station is at least twice as high as the maximum on even the most powerful iron! That is why steam stations are capable of quickly ironing fabric folded into 2-3 layers in a single pass.
On average, steam is delivered at a speed of 110 grams per minute, and in "steam boost" mode (for smoothing out particularly wrinkled areas or creases), the speed reaches up to 450 grams. The higher the numbers, the easier it will be to work with dense fabrics, but the price will also go up. Look at your own needs here: is it worth overpaying? The unit is not cheap.
The second, but no less important, selection criterion is steam pressure. Simpler models provide 3 bars of pressure, mid-range ones – 5 bars, and professional ones – 7.5. Based on my humble experience, 5 bars of pressure is quite enough. A higher figure = faster crease removal = the ability to iron fabric folded in several layers = less physical effort. But, again, more financial cost… 😉