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It's used to get the wrinkles out of clothes, so they don't look crumpled up when you put them on. In the 1800's since people didn't have electricity, you had to put a steam iron on a lit stove and wait until the iron was hot enough that it would iron clothes.

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The purpose of a steam iron is to remove wrinkles and creases from clothing by using high heat and steam. It helps to smooth out fabric and give clothes a more polished and professional look.

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