The 8 Best Clothes Steamers To Keep Your Clothes Wrinkle-Free
Girl, I see that crumpled shirt.
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Picture this: You're getting ready for a date, and reach into your closet to pull out what Beyoncé would call a "freakum dress," only to discover that this dress is less sexy and more...completely covered in wrinkles.
Thankfully, there is a solution to your wrinkly-clothes struggles that doesn't involve accidentally giving yourself a second-degree burn with that crappy iron you've had since college.
“Clothes steamers are easier and more convenient—there’s no need to drag out an ironing board and you can steam while clothes are on a hanger,” says Melissa Brooks, director of marketing at Conair Corporation. “Plus, you can use a steamer on items you can’t iron, including sequins, beading, delicates, and upholstery.”
Before you start steaming, always check the garment care label for warnings and suggested settings. “This is important as some embellishments on garments and certain fibers are very sensitive to heat and/or moisture,” says Mary Johnson, P&G fabric care principal scientist. Some fabrics like cotton can deal with super-high temps, while others (like polyester) need cooler settings, she says. And only steam clothing that you're sure is stain-free, since using heat on an existing stain can permanently set it.
Ready to blow off some steam? These are the best clothing steamers that work for any budget:
Under $20: JOY 900-Watt Supreme Steam Go Mini Steamer
Perfectly sized for on-the-go, this itty bitty handheld steamer can fit into your suitcase. And make no mistake—though it’s small, it gets the job done well.
Under $30: ANBANGLIN Travel Clothes Steamer
The steamer is small with a huge water tank that delivers up to 20 minutes of continuous steam. It’s designed to work at all angles, whether you hold it vertically or horizontally, making it easier to smooth tricky spots.
An extra-long power cord and a continuous steam function—just use the lock button—earn major user-friendly points. Anti-leakage and an automatic shut off keep you safe.
Under $50: Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam
In just 40 seconds, this little guy is ready to go. With the push of the turbo button, even the most stubborn wrinkles don’t stand a chance, thanks to the 1550-watt steam generator.
Under $70: Rowenta DR8080 X-Cel Steam
This can smooth the toughest and daintiest fabrics, thanks to two steam levels (delicates and super-turbo). It comes with a crease attachment, fabric brush, steam bonnet, and door hook to deliver pro results.
Under $70: Shark Press and Refresh Portable Garment Steamer
Setting up a traditional ironing board is a pain, but the press pad creates a vertical ironing board on any door (just hang your wrinkly dress over the door and you're good to go). This handheld clothes steamer also removes odors and renews fibers, killing over 99 percent of common household germs and bacteria.
It doesn’t get any easier than this hands-free magician. Just hang up the garment bag, fill up the water reservoir in the base of the bag, put in the piece of clothing, then tap the button to start steaming. Most garments can be done in less than two minutes—it’s that easy.
Splurge: Jiffy Garment Steamer J-2000
Splurge: Jiffy Garment Steamer J-2000
Strong enough for light commercial use, it boasts 1300 watts of steaming power and is impressively durable. The no-drip valve system means no burns, and it has a five-and-a-half foot flexible hose with four interchangeable steam heads.
Celia Shatzman (she/her) is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who has penned stories on topics ranging from beauty to fashion, travel, celebrities, health, entertainment, finance and more. A graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, she is a beauty and style contributor at Forbes and her work has appeared in New York, Cosmopolitan, WWD, ELLE, Conde Nast Traveler, Afar, Travel + Leisure, Women’s Health, Marie Claire, Byrdie, Refinery29 and NYLON, among others.
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