Pro Breeze Garment Steamer review: one big thing lets this little steamer down

What we like

• Small and light

• Long flex

• Performs well against creases

• Great for travel

• Quick to heat up

• Simple controls

• Recommended by Which?

• Suitable for all fabric types

What we don't like

• Can only be used upright or it leaks water

• Not suitable for cleaning sofas

• Small water tank

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Key specs

Tank Capacity: 0.12 litres | Transparent Water Tank: Yes | Hanging Equipment: No | Accessories: Pouch | Power: 850w | Dimensions: 15cm x 8.5cm x 21cm | Weight: 700g

Our verdict

Small but powerful, I was pretty impressed by this cute little clothes steamer. It's a great size to pop in your suitcase for a trip away. If you want to look your best but won't have access to an iron or ironing board at your destination, it's a real life-saver.

The steamer made light work of a pair of thick cotton trousers, making it a perfect gadget to have on hand for when clothes come out of the tumble dryer a little too creased and need a once-over in a hurry.

The only drawback of the Pro Breeze Garment Steamer is quite a big one - it can only be used upright. While this can be worked around for cleaning clothing on hangers, or even curtains, if you try to clean your sofa with it, or even hold it at an angle to steam a sleeve, you're going to spill boiling water everywhere.

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How easy is the Pro Breeze Garment Steamer to set up?

With a simple twist on and off mechanism and just one switch to control the steamer, it was very straightforward to set up and start using. The opening for the water tank is much wider than other I've tested - it's almost like a tiny kettle - which is particularly good news for those of us in hard water areas, as it can easily be filled up from a water filter jug rather than the tap.

Once it's topped up with water and the top is securely back on, plug the mini clothes steamer in and flick the switch.

There's no indicator light for preheating vs ready to use, so you have to use your common sense and watch out for steam. With no trigger, the steam comes out continuously in a powerful stream. The flex is nice and long and the steamer is very light, so it's much more comfortable to use than other, more substantial clothes steamers we've tested.

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What's the Pro Breeze Garment Steamer like to use day-to-day?

While its petite stature is a key part of the Pro Breeze Garment Steamer's appeal, it does mean that the water tank is on the small side too. This means it needs filling up after every 2-3 garments.

It produces an impressive amount of steam, so it's really effective and will certainly help you whizz through your laundry pile - perfect for those who loathe ironing, like me.

The small water tank could get annoying and does add to the time you'll be spending, so if you're looking for a steamer to help you tackle large volumes of laundry regularly, it's best to opt for something with a more generous water tank, like the Swan ProSteam.

The fact that hot water pours out of it when held at an angle means it's quite limited in its uses, and while it does do the job when held upright, it's just too big of a drawback.

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Does the Pro Breeze Garment Steamer offer good value for money?

At £25, the Pro Breeze Garment Steamer is at the budget end of the market, with larger budget options retailing around £35. I tested it alongside clothes steamers from all price points, and it can really hold its own against more robust machines with larger water tanks and more controls.

However, the fact that boiling water leaks from it if it's held at an angle limits its usefulness quite severely, so you're better off spending your money on a different, safer, clothes steamer.

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About the author

Poppy O'Neill is a Content Editor at Mumsnet and a mother of two. She's been researching and reviewing baby and child products for 2 years, with a particular focus on baby essentials, toys and books for toddlers and outdoor play equipment. From potties to paddling pools and bunk beds to bedtime stories, she loves to deep-dive into research and find the best products out there.

Poppy is also an award-winning, best-selling children's and parenting author of books such as Don't Worry, Be Happy, The Extraordinary Book That Makes You Feel Happy and Mother Power. She specialises in children's mental health and her books are used by therapists, teachers and SENCOs across the UK. She won a The Week Junior Book Award in 2023, her books have been translated into several languages and she's been featured in The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Sun.

After earning a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Leeds and a PGCert in Fashion and Lifestyle Journalism from University of the Arts London, she worked in fashion for most of her 20s. When her children were young, she undertook an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Chichester and re-trained as an author and freelance writer.

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