What factors cause wear of the Sole Plate Of Electric Iron?

The sole plate of electric iron is one of the most critical parts of the ironing process, which directly affects the ironing effect, efficiency and protection of clothes. With frequent use, the wear of the soleplate is inevitable, but understanding the causes of wear can help extend the life of the electric iron and maintain its optimal performance. The following are several major factors that cause the wear of the soleplate of an electric iron.

1. High temperature use
The main function of the soleplate of an electric iron is to flatten clothes by heating. However, long-term exposure to high temperature environments will cause the material of the soleplate to gradually age. In particular, the soleplate coating (such as non-stick coating or ceramic coating) is prone to peeling or cracking under high temperature conditions, which in turn aggravates the wear of the soleplate. Frequent use of high-temperature steam functions will also accelerate the loss of the coating and reduce the smoothness and durability of the soleplate.

2. Improper cleaning and maintenance
Improper cleaning methods of the soleplate of an electric iron can also cause wear. For example, when using hard tools (such as wire brushes or rough cleaning cloths) to clean the soleplate, it will scratch its surface and destroy its smoothness. In addition, if scale or other impurities are not cleaned regularly, the mineral accumulation in the water may make the surface of the soleplate rough, increase friction, cause damage to clothes and wear of the soleplate itself.

3. Use improper ironing fabrics
Clothes of different materials require different temperatures and pressures for ironing. When using the soleplate of an electric iron to iron overly hard or rough fabrics (such as denim or some synthetic fibers), the soleplate will be subjected to excessive friction, causing the coating to gradually wear out. In particular, using an inappropriate ironing temperature can easily cause damage to the soleplate during high friction.

4. Improper storage
When storing an electric iron, if the soleplate of the iron is accidentally brought into contact with a hard object, it may scratch or collide with the surface of the soleplate. Avoid placing the iron in places with sharp objects or hard surfaces. It is best to use a special base or place the iron on a soft surface to protect the soleplate from damage.

5. Water quality issues
Water quality is also an important factor in the wear of the soleplate of an electric iron. When using hard water, the minerals in the water will gradually accumulate on the soleplate as the steam is released, forming scale. Scale not only affects the ironing effect, but also increases the wear of the soleplate through its rough surface. To avoid this, you can use deionized water or clean the scale regularly.

6. External impact
External impact may also cause wear of the soleplate of the electric iron. For example, if the electric iron is accidentally dropped or hits a hard object during use, irreparable scratches or dents may appear on the surface of the soleplate, which will affect the service life of the soleplate and the ironing effect.

7. Soleplate design and coating quality
The design of the soleplate of the electric iron and the quality of the coating material itself will also affect the degree of wear. Lower-quality coatings often do not have sufficient wear resistance and are easily damaged in a short period of time. In contrast, the soleplate of the electric iron with advanced coatings (such as ceramic coatings or non-stick coatings) will be more durable, but even so, if used improperly, it will still wear out.