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Clothes Steamer

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ImAFemaleVersionOfRoyKeane · 17/08/2024 13:42

I hate ironing and would like to get a clothes steamer.

Are they any good?

Any recommendations please for reasonable priced ones that are good all all fabrics?

Thanks

OP posts:
ImAFemaleVersionOfRoyKeane · 17/08/2024 17:06

Anyone?

OP posts:
BonniesSlave · 23/08/2024 13:43

I have this one and it's genuinely changed my life. Can't remember the last time I used my iron, no need to get the ironing board out or anything, just pop the garment on a hanger, steam, then done!

ImAFemaleVersionOfRoyKeane · 24/08/2024 03:51

@BonniesSlave that's good to hear. Thank you so much!

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gardenmusic · 24/08/2024 13:56

I bought one from Asda for £14, with the aim of doing away with my ironing board.
It is amazing, but then I have only a few things that need ironing, a couple of linen shirts and cotton jumpers. If you iron a lot, you will need a bigger steamer.

My problem is that I wish to steam them while they are hanging - where do you hang the items? I am managing by hanging them from a door knob and doing the job on my knees! (I imagine you could use an ironing board)
The lead is not very long - so if the steamer has a lead, think about where it will be plugged in and where you will steam the clothes.
Despite my minor inconvenience, it is so much easier than ironing.
It takes a while for the steamer head to cool down after use, so as with an iron, you will need a safe place for it to cool.
The steam is hot. You do not want to get any nearer the steam than you would a hot iron plate.

BushmanAwaits · 24/08/2024 13:59

We have a Tefal steamer. It’s so much easier and convenient than ironing. I can definitely recommend it.

vidflex · 24/08/2024 14:03

gardenmusic · 24/08/2024 13:56

I bought one from Asda for £14, with the aim of doing away with my ironing board.
It is amazing, but then I have only a few things that need ironing, a couple of linen shirts and cotton jumpers. If you iron a lot, you will need a bigger steamer.

My problem is that I wish to steam them while they are hanging - where do you hang the items? I am managing by hanging them from a door knob and doing the job on my knees! (I imagine you could use an ironing board)
The lead is not very long - so if the steamer has a lead, think about where it will be plugged in and where you will steam the clothes.
Despite my minor inconvenience, it is so much easier than ironing.
It takes a while for the steamer head to cool down after use, so as with an iron, you will need a safe place for it to cool.
The steam is hot. You do not want to get any nearer the steam than you would a hot iron plate.

You need one of these

Clothes Steamer
gardenmusic · 24/08/2024 14:06

Vidflex, what is it?

It would not help me, as my flex would not reach, but may be useful to OP, if she has a more sensible steamer.

RiotAndAlarum · 24/08/2024 14:24

Just a warning: a steamer isn't a substitute for a iron. My iron broke recently, so I have been trying to make do with a travel iron and a steamer, and it's a massive pain! The water reservoir is very small compared to that of an iron.

ItWasTheBestOfTimes · 25/08/2024 20:38

I have the 2 in 1 steam genie by Russell Hobbs and do most items in steamer mode, it’s great and has much more steam time than the unbranded cheapie I got on Amazon that also leaked water everywhere.

I don’t sit there and do baskets full of clothes at a time, I only steam items that need it as and when I am wearing them so it’s perfect for that.

LivelyGoldOrca · 25/08/2024 20:58

Which reviewed steamers. Think the philips one about 30 quid came top

ProcrastinatorsAnonymous · 24/12/2024 21:05

What sort of water do you use in your steamer? Instructions say distilled, but that’s not readily available in the UK. Do you use normal tap water? We’re in a very hard water area…

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