Clothing Steamers Compared to Fabric Irons

Should you buy a traditional flat iron or a steam based iron like the Tobi steamer. The fact is that a Tobi steamer has an edge on the usual type of iron because they pose next to no risk for the operator and they also do not damage clothing the way an iron can. It is very easy to leave a fabric iron on fabric like chiffon or thin cotton for a second too long and burn it.

The traditional type of clothes iron is a simple heat based implement. They use a heated slab of metal smooth the wrinkles out of clothing. The metal slab is usually attached to a piece of plastic with a handle attached. The second major type of clothing iron is the steam iron like the Tobi steamer. It is also heat based. Both types have vents from steam but a clothing steamer is a lot stronger.

Clothing steamers are also very versatile and they do not take as much maneuvering as the traditional flat iron. The garment hangs upright and steam is applied. The Tobi steamer is just as effective on very mild clothing wrinkling or on very pronounced creases in the fabrics. It can even be used to press finish the look of pleats, hems, and other types of creases. If you're looking for a safe and easy to use form of wrinkle remover, consider trying a professional steam cleaner like a Tobi steamer rather than just the usual iron. Although irons do have steam the mist is not applied in the same gentle way as a Tobi steamer and there is risk of staining or spotting the fabric as a result.

Of the two different types of units the fabric iron also tends to be a lot hotter than a Tobi steamer as the heat is applied over a large flat surface. An iron is also heavier in most cases and it is difficult to travel with. The Tobi Travel Steamer only weighs a few pounds and can easily be stowed away in a suitcase. This way your clothes can look their crispest and smell their best even while you are traveling. The same cannot be said of a heavy iron, which is usually made out of one hulking piece of metal.

There are many different types of clothes irons on the market and the steamers like the Toby steamer are gradually gaining popularity. The only reason that they are not more well known is because people have been using fabric cleaners out of habit for many centuries now and comparatively a device like the Toby steamer is a newer technology that has only recently become available and affordable for use by the public.

One thing for sure is that unlike a traditional iron you are more likely to get a professional look in a shorter amount of time using a Tobi steamer. This is because traditional fabric irons take longer to heat up than other types.