Regular maintenance and upkeep are necessary to maintain the good operation of steam irons and extend their service life. This includes regularly cleaning the water tank and steam nozzle, checking whether the power cord and plug are intact, etc.

When using a handheld steam iron, you first need to inject water into the water tank (some steam irons have water tanks that can be removed for easy cleaning), then plug the power cord into the socket and turn on the power switch. After the heating element is heated (usually takes a few minutes), you can start ironing clothes. According to the material and thickness of the clothing, different steam modes and steam flow rates can be selected. During the ironing process, the steam flow rate and temperature can be adjusted through the control switch on the handle.