The day steam irons will become motor vehicles, the shark GI505 ultimate professional will be an SUV. It is a large iron and weighing 4.2 pounds, it is way heavier than most steam irons. Even so, it is not as heavy as the Rowenta DW5080 focus. It is a handsome iron that comes in black with a slight touch of gold below the handle.
Being an American brand, it commands respect and exudes an aura of superiority. It prides itself as a professional iron with a large stainless steel soleplate and advanced stability. It also promises superior steam generation and top-notch results.
With 1800 watts of power, Shark GI505 is a power-packed monster. It is probably the only iron under the $100 mark that comes with this amount of wattage matching the Rowenta DW9280 steam force iron which costs close to $150. This iron heats up so fast, way faster than models with less wattage. It also maintains the temperature set during ironing. Due to the high heat, it is easier to remove creases and ironing takes a shorter time. The high power also enables this iron to produce and maintain a generous amount of steam while ironing.
Shark GI505 features a 9.5 inches stainless steel soleplate. This is larger than that of the Shark 1600 watts professional iron that features a 9-inch soleplate. With a large soleplate, the iron covers a large surface area at a go and therefore lesser strokes are required. If you are a morning rush person, you will find this very helpful because it will take lesser time to iron that shirt.
Weighing 4.2 pounds, Shark GI505 is a heavy iron. A heavy iron exerts more pressure on the fabric and is easier to use to remove stubborn creases. This iron is very effective in ironing heavier fabrics even with difficult creases and less effort is required in straightening. Being made of stainless steel, the soleplate has easy glide resulting in smooth ironing.
Shark Ultimate professional comes with a simple touch button for temperature regulation. It also has LED lights for use in the less lit environment and to ensure precision when selecting the temperature for the fabric being ironed.
This iron comes with a thin tip for easy maneuverability and reaches in the button areas and other spots that are otherwise difficult to reach with a broad iron.
With the touch of a single button, you can choose a fabric from several settings and the iron will automatically adjust its temperature and steam to match the requirements of the fabric. By automatically matching temperature and fabric requirements it removes the guesswork from ironing and leads to efficiency. It also prevents damage to delicate fabrics that may result from the use of excessive heat.
This model features an extra-large water tank. The larger the tank an iron features, the lesser the frequency of refills. Many buyers have complained by how fast the Rowenta DW2070 requires refills during ironing sometimes more than three times in a single ironing session.
It is a common feature for calcium and other mineral deposits to build up in equipment’s that come into contact with water, especially hard water. The anti-calc system incorporated in this iron ensures that scale does not accumulate. When accumulation occurs, electric components may be destroyed and the overall efficiency of the iron goes down. Because of the anti-calc system, this iron can comfortably use tap water.
This iron does not encourage dirt accumulating in its inside; it flashes it out with the touch of a button. Sediments and other impurities might find their way in the water tank and might block steam holes or lead to dirtying of garments. This iron is therefore low maintenance.
Constant dripping is one of the most annoying things in a clothing iron it is also one thing that buyers complain most in steam irons. It is good to admit that it is difficult to come across an iron with zero complaints about dripping. Shark GI505 incorporates an anti-drip feature to minimize the risk of spillage or dripping even when operating on low temperatures.
This feature though not unique to this model cannot be overlooked. When left idle in several positions, Shark Ultimate Professional iron automatically cuts off power. Even though a cloth might still be damaged from the already heated soleplate, the extent of damage is likely to be less. This feature also reduces the risk of fires or electric shock resulting from a steam iron.
The Shark GI505 does a better job in ironing heavy fabrics than models like the sunbeam steam master iron. However, even with high power, its performance and durability have not Impressed many buyers. The Black and Decker D2030 which has the same price tag is a more recommended buy than the Shark GI505.
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