what are steam irons?

Answer 1

A steam iron uses superheated water to eliminate wrinkles in clothes and fabrics which may not be suitable for traditional dry ironing. Distilled water is usually poured into a holding tank and special heating elements convert it to steam. This hot mist comes out through a number of holes in the soleplate (bottom heating element) of the steam iron. As the steam loosens the individual fibers of the clothes, the steam iron's pressing action smooths out wrinkles.

Many traditional dry irons contain a steam iron option. Water is poured into a small reservoir and superheated until it becomes usable steam. A mechanical switch on the handle of the iron allows the user to select the steam setting. The steam itself should come out of small holes located near the tip of the pressing plate. For most conventional ironing needs, this combination of dry and steam iron settings should suffice. The steam generated by a traditional dry iron may not be overwhelming, but it will loosen wrinkled fibers.

Some ironing jobs such as curtains or quilts require a much more generous supply of steam. This is where a true steam iron can be useful. Distilled water is placed in a larger reservoir in a steam iron. Users can push a button to receive a burst of steam when needed. More holes in the soleplate means a more generous supply of steam while ironing heavier materials like suits or curtains.

Advanced steam iron systems may also feature handheld wands which can direct clouds of steam in and around vertically-hung garments or curtains. The steam itself should eliminate wrinkles without the need for a pressing element. Consumer rating boards suggest that the ability to generate 'vertical steam' is a major plus for a steam iron system. Some dry iron/steam iron combinations can only generate steam when the iron is held horizontally over an ironing board. Good vertical steaming means the steam iron can be used to iron curtains and quilts in place.

Another important feature to look for in a steam iron is a means to control the level of steam. Some models only allow for an on/off situation--either the user has steam or not. Better steam iron systems have a dialing mechanism which can adjust the intensity of the steam produced. Consistency of steam is also a consideration. Once the water has become superheated, the steam should be steady and have some power behind it. Effective steaming means penetrating individual fibers, not merely wetting the surface.

Answer 2

STEAM IRONS
Best features, most steam.In reviews, the Rowenta Perfect beats other irons when it comes to superior steam output. That means it can press more shirts in less time. Its vertical steam feature lets you steam hanging garments or curtains. The Rowenta iron has a separate steam control that allows for the most control. In reviews, experts say it's easy to use, although at 4 pounds, it's heavier than most irons. The Rowenta iron is a top performer, but reviews say expensive irons don't last any longer than cheaper models. The T-Fal steam iron (below) has almost identical features for less money.

Answer 3

A steam iron is an iron that you put water into and as it heats up to iron your clothes, you can eject the steam out of the holes on the heat plate to aid in the removing of wrinkles from the clothes you are ironing.

Answer 4

It is an iron that has a reservoir to add water to that will produce steam through small vent holes in the iron surface that helps to take wrinkles out of your clothes or whatever you are ironing! Hope that helps!

Answer 5

Irons that you put water in and the steam irons out the wrinkles in your clothes.

Answer 6

Irons that produce steam.

Answer 7

U 'avin a giraffe mate! It's an iron made of steam of course. Can you spell "red" backwards whilst pointing at the side of your head with your index finger?
Only joking chum! I just need the points!!

Answer 8

they're like steam trains but not.
theres a tiny little man inside the iron shuvling coal into a fire so that it can produce steam so that when the intergalactic pomp-o-trons come back to take back there cloth and materials we can scold them M.F's.
hope this helped.

Answer 9

This is a tricky one.. I believe it is an object that you run along clothes to take the creases out, not sure how it is powered, but as you mentioned steam...perhaps it sounds like a train when you use it???? Oh seriously now, its what ILOVEKENN said, but I gonna add some kisses.. xxxx hahaha

Answer 10

irons that release steam!....or you can manually squirt it out with a push on the button provided...makes ironing alot easier than with a dry iron...hope this helps.