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the Romans already ironed and smoothed them with a flat, metallic mallet, which literally hammered and crushed the wrinkles. With these devices, ironing was a long and tedious task. It was a job that slaves did.
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The Vikings of the 10th century appreciated wrinkle-free clothing. They used as an iron a piece of iron in the shape of an inverted mushroom, which they moved back and forth on the damp cloth.
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Towards the 15th century, wealthy European families used the so-called "hot box" iron provided with a compartment for coal or a previously heated brick.
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It was only in the 17th century that the term plate appeared.
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In the 19th century, laundry irons that were heated over stoves appeared at first, until other methods began to be applied, such as hot water, gas or alcohol.
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On June 6, 1882, the American Henry W. Seely invented and patented the first electric iron, although at that time, electrical networks were not yet installed in homes.
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In 1924, Joseph W. Myers invented the electric thermostat iron
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In 1926, the first steam irons were considered gadgets that did not cover a real need, despite the fact that, according to what was claimed, their persistent humidity prevented from scorching clothes.
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In 2008 they were already more comfortable and effective
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The plates have had many changes throughout history, for the comfort of everyone in the home, the TOBI STEAM WAND iron is very easy to use and very comfortable compared to the old plates
