Ironing may be one of the most boring household chores, but it has to be done, what can we do!

And since it has to be done, you need to make sure you have the best and most suitable device to help you. And that is none other than the ironing system!

But what is the ironing system? In traditional steam irons, all functions and steam production are done in the body of the device. In the ironing system, on the other hand, steam is produced in the boiler and is channeled to the iron through the hose cable. It is more powerful than the steam iron, as it produces more steam and higher pressure.

So how do you choose the best ironing system? Let's take a look at the most important features:

POWER (WATT)

In an ironing system, power (Watt) measures how quickly it will reach the desired temperature, so that it is ready for use. It may be an important feature, but it would be wrong to make the purchase based on power alone, as the other features below have a greater impact on ironing and overall use.

BARS

Bars are the first factor you should look at when searching for the right ironing system for you. Essentially, they measure the pressure at which steam is produced in the boiler, and therefore the force with which it will come out of the plate. Higher bars usually mean better steam performance.

STEAM OUTPUT

Steam in an ironing system is measured in grams per minute (gr/min) and is divided into two functions. First, the steam produced while the iron is in operation, continuously, and second, the steam shot, which is the additional powerful steam when we press the specific button. In many ironing systems, there is the possibility to adjust the steam produced, depending on the fabric. Obviously, the stronger the steam production, the easier and faster fabrics can be ironed, as steam penetrates deeper into the fibers of the clothes.

PLATE

There are many different types of plates, usually a result of each manufacturer and depending on the cost of the ironing system, in terms of construction material and design.

Usually, most plates have a non-stick or ceramic coating for better glide on fabrics. There are plates made of aluminum, some of which are stainless or scratch-resistant, and even plates with palladium coating.

But apart from the construction material, the distribution of the steam holes on a plate is also important. Better distribution means better steam penetration into the fabric. In addition, the tip and indentations of the plate should be thin for easy ironing of difficult areas, such as buttons and pleats.

CAPACITY - WATER TANK TYPE

Steam in an ironing system is produced from water in the boiler, which is then transferred to the iron. There are two types of tanks, those with a valve and refill tanks. In the first type, the valve needs to be unscrewed to refill the tank, while in refill systems, refilling can be done at any time, for convenience and speed, whether it is detachable or not.

The larger capacity of the container helps reduce the time between refills