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Most importantly, choose a model that feels comfortable and intuitive to use.
It should make garment care feel effortless.
For more on how we tested clothing steamers, seeour testing processbelow.
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The steamer sputters water when its warming up.
And the steamer is comfortable to hold, without causing hand cramps or shoulder pain.
Overall, we found the quality of the streamer to be higher than the price point would suggest.
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We especially liked the results when we used the brush tool.
The variable steam prefs made it effective on multiple kinds of fabric.
The leaking mostly stopped once the steamer had time to heat up.
Product Details
Dimensions:5.31 x 3.78 x 10.67 in.
|Water Tank Capacity:300 ml |Heat-Up Time:20 sec.
It takes more work to remove wrinkles from thicker materials like cotton and linen.
Its hard to find a compact steamer that ticks off the right boxes.
In our tests, the Brookline stood out as the best clothes steamer for travel.
Dimensions:6.42 x 5.63 x 5.83 in.
|Water Tank Capacity:180 ml |Heat-Up Time:2 min., 26 sec.
it’s crucial that you hold down the steam button while you are working.
We loved the included ironing glove that helps createsharp creasesfor a professional pressed look.
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The water tank is fairly small, and required two refills during testing.
This can be annoying for steaming a batch of garments.
Dimensions:9.7 x 5.51 x 3.15 in.
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|Water Tank Capacity:85 ml |Heat-Up Time:45 sec.
The steam flow noticeably decreases as the water tank empties.
We could hear the water sputtering, but it never spilled onto the fabric or floor.
We liked the built-in creaser on top for creating sharp creases.
Its also easy to overfill the tank, and doing so prevents the gear from producing steam.
Dimensions:5.75 x 8.50 x 13.62 in.
|Water Tank Capacity:215.9 ml |Heat-Up Time:46 sec.
We wished there were wheels on the front to make it easier to move.
These features make it practical for steaming longer garments like dresses and suits without having to bend over.
The adjustable temperature dial allows for more control depending on the material.
The tank is removable.
We also noticed some minor sputtering on the cotton shirt.
Dimensions:13.7 x 8.9 x 54 in.
|Water Tank Capacity:2,000 ml |Heat-Up Time:2 min.
We found it intuitive and comfortable to use, plus useful for a variety of fabrics.
Handheld steamers should be lightweight and comfortable enough for you to hold without hand cramps or fatigue.
And its worth considering a smaller steamer if you plan to bring it when you travel.
Models on our list have capacities from 85 ml to 2,000 ml.
With smaller water tanks, you could expect to refill one to three times while steaming several garments.
Some steamers have attachments such as spacers to help when handling delicate fabrics such as silk.
It was enough of a safety concern that we wouldnt recommend it.
Your Questions, Answered
Is steam good for your clothes?
What fabrics should you avoid using steam on?
This is usually just due to the possibility of damaging or even melting the material, Kazimierski says.
What Is BHG Recommends?
Next to all of the products on this list, you may have noticed ourBHG Recommends seal of approval.
In these cases, we use the same testing criteria we use to test the purchased products.
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