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The home iron has come a long way since it first came into use more than a century ago. The original hand irons were heated on a stove plate or directly over a gas flame before being used to press garments. The first electric iron was patented in 1882 by Henry W. Seely, and improvements have continued to be made every since. Todays irons are so technologically advanced they do most of the work for you, and make even the heaviest workload a breeze.

The problem with earlier irons, even fairly recent models, is that their operation did not adjust enough to accommodate different types of fabrics and ironing needs. In other words, the ironer had to do all the work to properly press different fabric types: hold the iron differently, apply different amounts of pressure, or put a towel over the fabric to protect it from the heat. Todays irons are made to adjust to many different jobs with ease, which means less work and less time ironing for you.

New Advancements Make Todays Steam Irons Easier to Use
Todays best irons offer precise temperature control, so you can press everything from silk to denim with ease. They also come equipped with sole plates designed to glide across fabric, protecting both your work and your arms as you iron. New irons are ergonomically designed to put as little stress as possible on you while you work, so that even demanding workloads can be finished with a minimum of fatigue.

In addition to improved basic functioning, todays steam irons also offer a lot of convenient extras. Some models offer a vertical steam function, which allows you to steam the wrinkles out of drapes and hanging clothing. Other models are self cleaning, or offer a strong steam shot function to help fight tough wrinkles. Whatever your garment pressing needs, theres likely to be a steam iron available that can meet them.