Difference between Steam Iron and Regular Iron

We all know the usage of iron. It is used to iron your garments and make your clothes wrinkle free. Being presentable at any occasion is possible as you iron your clothes regularly. To be presentable doesn’t means you need to wear brand new clothes always, but to appear neat and clean in any of your old but neatly ironed dress. There are several types of irons available at market. Today, we’ll discuss about the differences between steam iron and regular dry iron.

A Brief Overview of Regular Dry Iron

Though any type of irons serve the basic task of ironing, some fabrics need some specification for ironing it.

• Dry iron is the traditional and old-fashioned iron.
• It is quite simple as here; you only need to adjust the temperature according to the type of your fabric and go on.
• If you be enough cautious while using this iron and handle it with care, it will never cause any harm to your clothes.
• Though dry irons are not that much popular today due to its high price, if you want to press silk, dry iron is the only option you have.

A Brief Overview of Steam Iron

Have you ever though why dry iron is being backdated now-a-days? It is because of the tough competition of steam iron.

• When you think of quick and easy service, it is this type of iron that can serve you the best.
• Are you missing your dry iron? Don’t because with this type of iron, you can get the service of both according to the fabric.
• Do you have a party within few hours? And the dress you want to wear is totally wrinkled? Take a steam iron and get started ironing. This type of iron can easily remove wrinkles within little time and give you crisp cloth. Also, for large materials, it is unmatched reputation.
• Using this iron is complicated than dry iron. Do you know why? Here, you need to adjust the temperature and also have to be cautious about the steam to be used.
• In case of heavy fabrics like wool, this iron serves the best. You just need to be cautious about the usage of steam as wool need much steam than other lighter fabrics.
• Here also you need to be careful enough so that the fabric won’t get any damage.
• This iron is much more cost-effective than dry irons.

Things to Remember

The irons, available at shops now-a-days, can be used as steam as well as dry iron. Therefore, you should consider certain things. While using it as dry iron, the steam can cause marks on fabric. Check a small part if it is doing so. Never use a steam iron on silk until it is labeled with such consideration.