Steam generators and steam cleaners Bork: advantages and disadvantages, range

Choosing the right home appliances can make it easier to clean your home and take care of your belongings. And its quality depends not only on the safety of things and the efficiency of cleaning, but also on the safety of the user. Therefore, it is worth considering the range of models of steam generators and steam cleaners from Bork and find out the main advantages and disadvantages of this technique.

Bork Elektronik GmbH was founded in Germany in 2001. Its main investor was the Russian company Technopark. Most of the production facilities of the German-Russian concern are located in China. This distribution of the company's resources allows Bork equipment to combine branded German quality with a relatively low price.

The main advantages of Bork steam cleaners and steam generators are:

• the price is lower than that of analogues made in Germany and Switzerland;
• high build quality;
• modern ergonomic design;
• smooth regulation of the steam flow power;
• use of high-quality materials for the body and sole (for ironing systems), which significantly increases their reliability;
• support for constant steam supply;
• effective protection against scale formation;
• high quality cleaning;
• the ability to work with any materials (the cleaner is completed with attachments for different coatings, irons support ironing modes for delicate fabrics).

The main disadvantages of ironing systems:

• large weight in comparison with analogs;
• relatively slow heating of the boiler;
• small volume of the water tank;
• the price is higher than that of Chinese counterparts;
• for ~ 10% of users, the steam generator of the iron fails after 1-2 years of operation.

The main disadvantages of Bork steam cleaners:

• insufficient volume of the water tank;
• uncertain operation in the vertical steaming mode (you have to take pauses, since the steam pressure is insufficient for stable operation);
• no battery - the need to operate from the mains limits the scope of the cleaner;
• Non-collapsible format and wide body make it difficult to use in hard-to-reach places (for example, for cleaning batteries).

The current range of Bork steam cleaners is represented by only one model, namely steam mop V602... This device looks like a vertical vacuum cleaner with a wide mouth and has a power of 1.4 kW. The weight of the product is only 1.5 kg, which makes it easy to use. The height of the handle is 102 cm, which makes it possible to effectively use the mop for people of any height. Boiler heating time - 30 seconds.

The set includes 11 attachments, including a universal attachment, a rubber roller, a deflector and special attachments for cleaning carpets and different types of floor coverings. Smooth digital regulation of the steam flow rate in the range from 15 to 35 g / min allows you to select the appropriate cleaning mode for almost any material. The V602 mop maintains continuous steam generation, which allows you to add water to the tank without turning off the device.

Among the steaming systems for the home, such products are most popular.

• i603 - budget (about 11,000 rubles) iron with a steamer, device power - 2.4 kW. Weight - 1.7 kg, water tank with a volume of 0.35 liters. Smooth adjustment of the steam flow rate up to 60 g / min, indicators of heating and water level in the tank. Supports vertical steaming mode.

• The i604 is an upgraded version of the previous model, equipped with a touchscreen display.

• i780 - premium model up to 2.6 kW with touch control, LCD display and steam boost function with a capacity of 235 grams per minute.

• i800 - powerful ironing station, consisting of an iron and a portable steam generator. The volume of the water tank is 1.2 liters, the system power is 2.2 kW. Provides steam pressure up to 3.5 bar, so it can be used not only for ironing, but also for disinfection and cleaning. Double heating in the generator promotes the formation of "dry" steam, which is safer than usual and does not lead to wet stains on clothes.

• i810 - ironing system, consisting of an iron and an active table with a built-in steam generator. A power of 2.2 kW provides a steam pressure of up to 3.5 bar. The volume of the water tank is 1.2 liters. The Senstream function only delivers steam when the iron is moving forward on the board, which allows the fibers of the fabric being treated to cool down and straighten out during the reverse movement.

For both the steam mop and ironing systems, it is advisable to use purified or at least tap water - otherwise the filters may clog and require replacement.

Although Bork household appliances are equipped with modern security systems and meet all safety requirements, the proximity of water to an electric heater is quite dangerous. Therefore, if any leak occurs, the device must be immediately disconnected from the electrical network. Further operation will be possible only after repair and elimination of the leak.

After pouring water into the mop or iron reservoir, wait for the machine ready signal before starting work. After finishing cleaning or ironing, the remaining water must be drained from the tank.

For an overview of the Bork steam cleaner, see below.