Understand How A Steamer Works

A steamer is an efficient and convenient clothing care device that irons clothes by heating water to generate high-temperature steam to keep them flat. The working principle of a steamer mainly includes three steps: water heating, steam generation, and steam ejection. Let's take a look at them one by one.

 

1. Water tank heating

A steamer is usually equipped with a water tank to store the water to be heated. When in use, add clean water to the water tank and connect the power supply to start the device. The heater of the steamer starts working and quickly heats the water to boiling point. Many steamers use ceramic or stainless steel heaters, which are resistant to high temperatures and have high heat transfer efficiency, allowing water to boil quickly and generate steam in a short time.

 

2. Steam generation

When the water in the water tank reaches the boiling point, the water begins to evaporate into steam. The temperature of steam can usually reach 90-100 degrees Celsius. The advantage of high-temperature steam is that it can easily soften the fibers of clothing and quickly unfold the creases. Many steamers are also equipped with temperature and steam volume control systems to adjust the steam temperature and pressure according to different clothing materials to achieve the best ironing effect and avoid clothing damage.

 

3. Steam spray and ironing

The generated high-temperature steam is transported to the ironing head through the pipe inside the hanging iron. The ironing head usually has multiple steam holes, which are evenly distributed to ensure that the steam can fully cover the surface of the clothes. During operation, the user only needs to bring the ironing head close to the clothes, and the steam can easily penetrate the fiber layer of the clothes, soften the fabric, and achieve the effect of wrinkle removal and flattening.

 

Advantages of hanging irons

A significant advantage of steam hanging irons is its adaptability to a variety of fabrics. Compared with traditional electric irons, hanging irons do not need to directly contact the surface of clothes. Through high-temperature steam ironing, the risk of high-temperature burns on clothes is avoided. It is very suitable for temperature-sensitive fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk, and chiffon. In addition, hanging irons are easy to operate and suitable for daily quick care of clothes. They can not only remove wrinkles, but also have a certain sterilization effect to keep clothes clean.

In addition, the portability of steam hanging irons is also a major feature. Most hanging irons are small in size and light in weight. They are suitable for home use and easy to carry out. They are especially suitable for quick finishing of clothes during business trips or short trips. Handheld garment steamers are also available on the market, which are more suitable for use in small spaces and further enhance the flexibility of steam garment steamers.

 

From an environmental perspective, the use of steam garment steamers does not require chemical detergents, and water alone can achieve the effect of wrinkle removal and sterilization, which is a healthy and environmentally friendly way of clothing care. With the advancement of science and technology, the intelligence and energy-saving technology of garment steamers are also constantly improving, which not only improves ironing efficiency, but also meets consumers' needs for environmental protection and convenience.