Save time ironing with an efficient garment steamer
If you're anything like us, you've barely thought about ironing since the days of lockdown, where it became something of a lost art form.
While we used to spend hours at the board, removing all the creases from our clothes, it's rare to find someone who spends excessive amounts of time ironing anymore. And the rise of the garment steamer has only made that lifestyle choice easier.
Whether they're handheld or board-style, steaming a garment speeds up the process of straightening out your clothes, especially in the rush to get to work on time. Here are our top choices for garment steamers that will help drastically cut down ironing time.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Russell Hobbs Handheld Supreme Garment Steamer
Weighing less than a kilogram, this lightweight steamer is perfect for travelling or easy storage at home. Taking just 45 seconds to warm up, and featuring a ceramic-coated pressing plate, it can iron out wrinkles with ease. You can also add your favourite scent to your clothes by infusing the steam with its unique scent enhancer attachment. You can buy it now for $74.
Tefal Pro Style Upright Garment Steamer
If you're not confident about switching to a handheld steamer, this standing one from Tefal is a great starting point. It heats up in just 45 seconds, making for super-efficient steaming. With three output levels, it can adapt to all fabrics, so long as you're following along with care instructions. With steam pressure and temperature combined, it can also kill bacteria on your garments for extra sanitation prior to wear.
Philips 3000 Series Garment Steamer
Another standing option, this one from Philips has a tilting styling board to help you with easy reach and a large pointed steamer for covering larger surface areas. It also features a two-litre water tank, meaning it'll last a while in between refills.
Philips 3000 Series Handheld Garment Steamer
The handheld answer to the standing Philips model, this one doesn't come with a board but is just as efficient in removing creases from your clothes. It's also much easier to store. With 1000 watts of power and a heat-up time of just 30 seconds, you can have your clothes ready in mere minutes. Now 20 per cent off, get yours for $64.
Philips 7000 Series Handheld Garment Steamer
The 7000 is a more recent model in the Philips series, coming with extra features. It has an adjustable head so you can steam from any angle, an extra tank that fills up to 200mL of water, and two steam settings – eco mode, which uses less water, and max mode for greater steam power. Slashed by 22 per cent, you can buy yours for $139 today.
Sunbeam SG1000 Handheld Garment Steamer
A number-one Amazon bestseller, this steamer comes with rave reviews. Featuring an ergonomic design for easy steaming, it's still lightweight so there's no strain when it comes to perfecting your clothes.
Handheld Portable Garment Steamer
This Amazon find is very affordable and easy to carry around, thanks to its compact size. It also has a leak-proof safety design, making it a great option to pack in your work bag or your carry-on if you know you might need it later.
Conair Handheld Garment Steamer
With a trigger that provides constant steam for quick smoothing, this is another really efficient option on the handheld steamer market. The Conair model comes with 1110 watts of power, and three removable attachments – one to brush the fabric, one to de-crease, and another soft cushion brush for fabrics that need gentle care.
Handheld Steamer Iron
Designed for use on the go, this tiny handheld steamer has a ceramic panel that heats up quickly to give your clothes the quick once-over they might need. Ideal for going from your desk to dinner, you can simply use the sprayer to humidify your clothes and steam them out instantly.
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