Irons are among the most underappreciated appliances we have at home. So underappreciated that we really don’t give much thought about this particular appliance. I bet that the irons you’ve had were either hand-me-downs, have been bought too long ago to remember or are from K-Mart.
Before you go about shopping for irons in Adelaide, let us help you straighten things out, here is a quick buying guide to sort through the different irons available in the Adelaide market.
Frequently Asked Questions Before Buying the Perfect Iron
1. How hot should the perfect iron be?
In the olden days, people pressed their clothes by using an iron that you fill with heated charcoal. The heat from the charcoal heats up the metal, creating the heat necessary to straighten the stubborn folds.
Thankfully, we live in an era where people are obsessed with controlling everything around them including temperature settings for irons. So before you get an iron for your Adelaide home, consider the heating element of the product that you’re going to buy. Ideally, it should have different levels for different kinds of fabric or material.
Find an iron that can go from the lightest heat to the highest level for thick fabric such as wool. There are irons available in the market that has different levels in its dials so you’ll be able to change temperature with ease.
Another item you must look at related to the heating element is the wattage.
2. Iron with Steam or No steam?
There was a time when you had to have a spray bottle for water to create steam. It’s because having a steam element can help you easily straighten any creases in your favourite slacks as the steam relaxes the fabric.
Recent innovations have made it convenient for irons to have a water tank and integrate a spray/steam function in the flat iron itself. Now you don’t have to carry around a spray bottle to create steam because it’s already integrated into some of the irons available.
Now, these versions of irons, otherwise known as “dry irons”, can come at a little less value than steam irons. However, paying a little more to get a steam iron can be a good thing considering the convenience it could bring you.
3. What kind of soleplate should I choose for my iron?
Have you ever had the experience of accidentally burning through your favourite shirt? Sometimes these accidents, if not caused by incorrect heat setting, are more likely caused by the soleplate of an uncoated iron.
Preferably, a soleplate with a ceramic or teflon coating can ease your worries of having your favourite shirt burned by your iron. A soleplate that’s not coated needs more maintenance as you will have to always clear up the soleplate from any hardened residues of previous ironing.
Another thing you have to look out for when purchasing an iron is to make sure that the sole plate and the body of the iron has enough space in between so you can easily press through between the buttons of your shirt.
4. Should I go for a cordless iron?
A cordless iron is one of the latest innovations in ironing technology. The cordless iron works by having a separate plate that is plugged in and heats up. While the iron is docked on this heating element, the heat transfers to the soleplate. Buying a cordless iron can be convenient but, it comes out in the market as pricier compared to the traditional corded iron.
Deciding whether you should go for a cordless or corded iron will depend on your need for convenience. If budget is certainly not the issue, then going for a cordless iron might be worth the price tag Laurastar have a great range of cordless irons and we have some on display in our showroom. You can bring in some creased clothes and test it out for yourself!
5. How heavy is a normal iron?
An iron can weigh between a half kilogram to one and a half kilograms. The weight depends on the materials used, as well as the features it will bring. A normal and traditional iron can be lighter than the ones that have a steam capacity.
With the many choices for irons in Adelaide, we have Laurastar onboard for you to bring home a one-stop ironing station. The LauraStar Go ironing system is perfect because it has a two-in-one iron with aluminium brushed plating. You can either use it as a dry iron or as a steamer. It also has a hygienic system to keep your clothes, clean and 99.9% germ-free.
As your one-stop appliance shop in Adelaide, experts at the Adelaide Appliance Gallery will always be ready to answer any questions you might have before buying an iron. Feel free to chat with our representatives in-store or online by visiting our website.