Integrity above all else! Five compact travel irons

Saturn household appliances are produced under the auspices of accessibility. And so that users do not worry about the quality of the brand's products, the manufacturer provides a 2-year warranty for the vast majority of its products. All of the above fully applies to the Saturn ST-CC0220 travel iron — an inexpensive assistant in ironing things.

The appearance of the model turned out to be not quite classic — the fact is that there is no handle in its design. However, the compact size allows you to hold the iron in one hand, you just need to get a little bit. From the controls on its "back" there are steam supply buttons, an ironing / steaming mode switch and a disk for selecting the heating temperature of the sole. And in the upper part of the plastic case there was a place for the filler neck "under the cover" of the plug.

The built-in water container holds up to 40 mL of liquid, for which it is proposed to use a measuring cup from the delivery package. Water does not pour out when the iron is tilted and placed in a vertical position. Also, it does not drip during the vaporization process, which avoids the possible appearance of stains on clothing. The maximum filling level of the tank is marked with a strip both on the model body and on the cup with a spout.

With the quality of ironing at Saturn ST-CC0220, everything is at the proper level — the power of the iron (1000 watts) is enough to fight even with unruly folds, besides its stainless steel work surface glides perfectly over many types of fabrics. The model will add a little extra weight in luggage and will bring a lot of practical benefits when traveling.

The "crumb" from Scarlett has a power of 800 watts and, thanks to the steam supply function, handles with ironing most types of fabrics. Yes, not always in one sitting, but she can smooth out all the folds in several approaches.

The sole of the stainless steel iron glides perfectly on many surfaces, is easy to clean and is high-strength. Closer to the spout, holes are made in it for the exit of steam, the intensity of which (up to 10 g / min.) is controlled by a button on a handle convenient for grip. She is accompanied by a water sprinkling key — it is useful when smoothing thin fabrics, where it is inappropriate to use steam.

The liquid tank on board the model holds 70 mL of water. For the convenience of filling it, the iron is equipped with a measuring cup with a spout. With a full tank of water, care should be taken, since the filling hole is not covered with anything and there is a risk of getting burned when the iron is tilted into a vertical position.

The length of the power cord of the Scarlett SC-1135S exceeds 2 m. Flattering words are also bothered by the democratic price tag of the model — it then becomes the main argument in favor of the iron when choosing between solutions similar in functionality.

The "baby" Polaris PIR 1003T is not inferior to its full—sized household relatives — the assets of the iron should include a ceramic sole, steam ironing, vertical steaming and a powerful steam stroke (65 g/min.) for unyielding folds. But about everything in order.

Ceramics as a working surface of the ironing is a practical and wear—resistant material that glides perfectly on any type of fabric, is easy to clean and is not afraid of scratches. However, when handling it, it is advisable to be careful, because from a strong impact, the sole may break or crack.

The difference between the model and many compact counterparts in the road class is the dispersion of steam outlet holes around the perimeter of the work surface instead of a grouped bunch of slots near the spout. In fact, this has a positive effect on the effectiveness of steam ironing and vertical steaming of things.

The iron is quickly packed into the luggage due to the use of a folding handle in the design (in the closed position it is sunk deep into the "back" of the portable device). Pictograms are drawn under the handle-hints about the required heating temperature of the sole for working with various types of fabrics. Another trump card in the sleeve of the model is the support of 230 V and 110 V networks — omnivorous to the supply voltage turns the iron into a universal tool for ironing things in the field.

The miniature iron under the name Clatronic DB 3108 fits comfortably in the big palm of your hand, being an excellent road option with not the most basic set of functions.

Perhaps the main advantage of the model lies in its ultra-compact dimensions, thanks to which it takes up a minimum of space in luggage. The rotary handle helps to place the iron both ways in the suitcase. The possibility of turning it by 180 ° is also useful if you want to make vertical steaming of clothes — for these purposes, the iron is equipped with a combined brush attachment, which is put on the sole.

The working surface of the model has non-stick properties, which makes it possible to protect the smoothed fabric from damage. However, due to the low power (800 W), the Clatronic DB 3108 does not cope well with ironing coarse fabrics, and for some types of materials its sole refuses to slide smoothly.

As correctly noted by many owners of the model, it lacks only the support of battery operation. Then there would be no price for an iron at all. But even without this, he is preferred by many travelers and business travelers who, at the call of their hearts or duty, spend a lot of time on the road and always want to keep their clothes neat.

The travel iron from Rowenta is well suited both for the role of a road model and for use in everyday life (with small volumes of ironing) — it has on board the entire basic set of functions that may be needed from a modern iron.

The power consumed by the compact device is 1000 watts. At the same time, the iron can work in the mode of classic dry ironing or help in smoothing out unruly folds by means of a steam supply system. There are about 200 holes on the sole for its exit. Unfortunately, vaporization does not last long, because the water tank built into the iron holds only 65 mL of liquid.

The material for the working surface of the iron was stainless steel. The sole glides well, nothing sticks to it, but during operation the steel collects visible scratches. Judging by the reviews, the disadvantages of the model also include the probability of failure of the steam supply button. This control element in the company with a filler neck for water is located on a convenient folding handle of the iron.

The compact dimensions of the model are good because, together with it, bottlenecks are better smoothed and the hand does not get tired during ironing. And if you add here a complete case for storing an iron and a slider for switching the 120/240 V supply voltage on its body, we see a universal travel companion who always stands guard over neatness.