Garment Steamers

Types of Garment Steamers Available  

There are different types of garment steamers that make it easy to get wrinkles out of any material. From hand-held to professional, there’s a clothes steamer for every use.

Handheld Steamers :

Handheld steamers make it simple to do a quick touch up on an outfit. It provides targeted steam to perform wrinkle removal on even the most delicate fabrics. It also has the advantage of sanitizing and removing bacteria to keep clothes fresh.

Professional Garment Steamer :

For years, professional garment steamers have been the gold standard in care. It’s the kind preferred by dry cleaners, tackling even the deepest wrinkles with continuous steam. It can run for 120 minutes giving home users a tool for expert care.

How to Use a Garment Steamer Effectively 

• Hang the garment in a well-ventilated area, and on a sturdy hanger.
• Fill the clothes steamer with distilled water (it prevents mineral buildup in the machine).
• Heat it up, waiting for the indicator light to show that it’s ready to go.
• Test. For a delicate material like silk, test the steamer on a hidden spot.
• Create tension to stretch fabric taut. Keep steamer 1-2 inches away from the fabric and use downward strokes.
• For tough wrinkles, steam and then let dry before steaming again.
• Use attachments for collars and cuffs.

Why Choose a Garment Steamer Over an Iron? 

A garment steamer can do more than an iron, and in less time. They offer gentler care on delicate fabrics (like silk, satin, or velvet) that can’t stand up to an iron’s heat. A steamer is much faster and more convenient to use, especially when traveling.

When you buy a garment steamer, you get versatility. Besides clothing, use a steamer to freshen up upholstery, drapes, and bedding. The steam helps sanitize these surfaces, killing bacteria and eliminating odors. 

And it’s an ideal way to revive clothing between washes or dry cleaning.

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