What is a steam generator

A steam generator is the optimal device for caring for your wardrobe. This type of household appliance is relevant for those who value neatness in the appearance of their clothes, including everyday wear. The device is in demand among housewives and dressmakers, who use it to process large amounts of linen and clothing.

What is a steam generator and what is it used for?

What is a steam generator? Household appliances of the type in question consist of three technical elements:

• Container for filling water;
• Electric heating elements;
• Direct steam supply device.

Certain models of steam generators come with a special board for easy placement of things (drapes, coats, curtains, etc.). The devices, regardless of modification, are made in a folding design, which is important for practical placement/storage at home.

The steam generator involves the process of converting water into steam, up to the “dry” state, when the proportion of moisture in a certain volume of steam is negligible. Thus, steam generators have a number of advantageous features for keeping things in a suitable condition:

• Speed ​​of removing wrinkles from fabric;
• Ease of use of the device;
• Effective removal of difficult stains (blood, berry juice, spilled wine, etc.);
• Antibacterial treatment.

Advice! For ideal antibacterial treatment of children's clothing, it is advisable to use a steam generator. Elimination of microorganisms and harmful flora through high-temperature steam has a high percentage of effectiveness.

Main types of device

On the shelves of specialized household appliance markets you can see a variety of steam generation devices. Models differ not only in manufacturers, but also in a number of technical parameters.

Advice! When purchasing, you should not pay attention to the manufacturer’s brand first. It is precisely because of the prestige of the company that the price of a steam generator can be a third higher than that of other similar devices.

What is a steam generator and what is it used for? Devices are divided into the following three groups:

• Steamers. Popular not only for household needs, but also in clothing stores, sewing workshops, sewing shops, and ateliers. The device allows you to quickly remove wrinkles from vertically hanging items. This is especially important when ironing tulles, suits, and coats. The effect is achieved due to wet steam with a temperature ranging from 92-98 degrees;
• Steam generator irons. The equipment combines the functions of a regular ironing iron and a steamer. Devices of this type are popular in everyday life among modern housewives. The devices consistently produce dry steam with a temperature of 140 to 160 degrees, allowing you to cope with complex contaminants;
• Steam generators-vacuum cleaners. The specific functionality of the equipment is the treatment and prevention of cleanliness of carpets from microorganisms.

Methods for supplying steam in the device

What is a steam generator and how does it supply steam? The functionality and efficiency of the device depends on the steam supply parameters. In particular these are:

• Steam flow pressure. The range of steam pressure in common models of relevant equipment ranges from 2 to 6 atmospheres;
• Uninterrupted steam flow. The indicator among popular modifications of the device is 90-260 g/min.

Types of soles

The type of steam generator irons is determined by the sole material:

• Stainless steel. A reliable foundation that is not afraid of intensive work at extreme steam parameters;
• Aluminum. Given the lightness of sole models based on aluminum dies, the surface can easily be damaged by scratches, which reduces the effect of eliminating wrinkles on clothes;
• Teflon base. The material option is typical for models of steam generating devices in the above average price category. Reliably withstands mechanical stress. Scratching such a base is problematic;
• Ceramic sole. A base made of this material ensures the highest quality smoothing of wrinkles. However, it requires care and attention so that the ceramic surface does not get scratches, much less chips.

Advice! For intensive use, it is advisable to choose steam-generating devices with a reliable sole base (Teflon, stainless steel), which will eliminate defects during ironing.

What to choose: steam generator or iron

In the confrontation between two household devices, each has its own positive and negative aspects. An important advantage in choosing a steam generator is versatility.

With non-contact operation, the device can not only remove wrinkles from clothes, but also clean dirty surfaces on heat-resistant surfaces.In addition, when working with a steam generator, significant physical effort is not required, as when using a traditional iron.

However, an iron is a budget option for this type of equipment. With an average cost of 2 thousand rubles for an iron, versus 9-10 thousand rubles for a steam generator, from a financial point of view, the first option is profitable.