Iron pads: varieties, rules for selection and use

Any good housewife often has questions related to household appliances in the house, because not every owner can do it so that it lasts longer. And to improve some properties that have reduced their functionality over time, and to make them of higher quality - this is the pinnacle of skill.

The iron is a frequently used household assistant, which itself requires careful maintenance. To make it last longer - ironing with the same quality as at the beginning of its work - you can use an additional ironing attachment for ironing, which is attached to the base.

According to their composition, the following linings are distinguished:

• teflon;
• aluminum;
• fluoroplastic;
• silicone.

This is the most common type of attachments used to prevent the appearance of shine on clothes, adhesion to synthetics, damage to applications and plastic accessories, and mechanical damage to the surface of the iron base. Such nozzles are made of heat-resistant Teflon, which protects the fabric that requires careful handling from scorching and burning.

These pads have additional holes that evenly distribute the steam from the iron. Installing the nozzle does not require much effort, since it is quite simple - first, the nose of the iron is inserted, and then a special spring is pulled onto the back.In order not to burn yourself, it is better to put the cover on the iron disconnected from the network.

Often, when ironing with steam, the accumulated scale gets on the laundry, but when using the pad, the scale first gets on it, which additionally protects the clothes.

Basically, aluminum pads come in a set with an iron of a particular brand, they are designed for ironing delicate fabrics. The metal itself is covered with a soft component, which will not damage clothes made of fragile fabrics and evenly distribute the steam.

Reinforced fluoroplastic pads are not suitable for all irons, but only for those with the right size sole.

You can find pads of different sizes on sale. Such linings, like Teflon, can be called universal, but unlike them, they better protect the fabric from high temperatures, since they reduce heat transfer by almost 50%.

These pads are made of silicone. To install it, you need to pull the edge over the spout, heat the iron, and pull it over the rest of the base, securing it with a spring.

According to customer reviews, iron covers are simply an indispensable accessory if the hostess really wants to keep the clothes and iron in proper condition for a long time. When smoothing thin, delicate fabrics, you no longer need to use gauze or thin rags. If the surface of the base of the iron is damaged, then with the help of an overlay, it can be corrected, because the defective surface does not come into contact with the clothes.

Teflon nozzles may deform slightly with prolonged use, but this can be solved with scissors - for this, it is enough to carefully cut off the folded edge.

With the use of an overlay, you can forget about cleaning the iron from adhered fabric and dirt, you can not be afraid of burning the blouse and scratching the base with a solid button or applique. Another huge plus is that the iron with the attachment does not leave a shine, the clothes do not shine, especially if there are seams during ironing.

Users also note that most of the attachments on sale are suitable for almost all iron sizes, since the attachment is universal. I also like the price - it is democratic and real.

An overview of one of the models is in the next video.