Best Garment Steamers
Laurastar Izzi Plus Steamer
The best money I have ever spent! I don't use an iron anymore as the steamer is much more effective and easier to use. Show details
Sunbeam Power Steam SG1000
Really great item I purchased so far, easy to manage and steam clothes perfectly.
Kambrook SwiftSteam KSS120
This is a brilliant steamer. I use it on fine material dresses without any issues and it works super fast. Great product.
Sunbeam Power Boost SGC2000
- Price (RRP) $119
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Compact, quick and easy to use – Im comparison to my previous bulkier butler garment steamer, this is awesome! Compact, quick and easy to use. With the lowest steam setting, i can… Read more
easily steam iron 4 to 5 pieces of shirts without the need of stopping to add more water. It's not heavy and the handle doesn't get hot hence its easy to move around ironing those stubborn creases. Pretty generous cord length which make it easier to move around to iron things like bed sheet and valance. I also like that it has different accessories and a storage/travel bag too. Iron well on different material, cotton, linen, jeans, etc. Overall I'm happy with it as it makes ironing a lil more fun as ironing is not my favourite chore.
Philips Steam & Go GC362/80
Decent for Quick Touch-Ups – The Philips Steam & Go GC362/80 is handy for quick fixes but doesn’t fully replace an iron. It’s lightweight and heats up fast, which is great for… Read more
last-minute wrinkles. However, it doesn’t work as well on thicker fabrics and requires multiple passes to get things smooth. Good for light use, but not the best for more stubborn creases.
Russell Hobbs Handheld Supreme RHC410
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Great little steamer – I use this garnet steam over an iron for my dresses and blouses. It works a treat for silk, viscose and light weight cottons. It’s really great for… Read more
relaxing viscose fabrics that have shrunk. I also use it on heavier weight cottons and linens and whilst it doesn’t do the same as an iron, it’s good enough in my opinion. The water vessel is big enough to do perhaps 2-3 items before it needs a refill.
Kmart Garment Steamer
Hard to hang clothes on, leave wet spots – This steamer is hard to hang clothes on for steaming and leaves wet spots on our clothing. Would not recommended, an iron and Ironing board takes half the time with much better results. Show details
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This is the best steamer – Literally saves all of my timeee. I am in hurry to iron my clothes early morning and this is life saveeerrrrr It is perfect with any type of fabricc So close your eyes and buy ittt Show details
Kleva 2-in-1 SteamPress
Perfect item which packs well for travelling. Does excellent job as both steam press and normal iron. Good value and good strong quality. Show details
Kmart Home & Co Hand Held Garment Steamer
- Price (RRP) $35
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Two years - still works – I was nervous getting something like this from kmart but after 2 years of owning, it still works! It's really good and better than a regular iron
Sunbeam Butler Turbo SG3000
- Price (RRP) $199
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I wouldn’t recommend – Great for delicate fabrics but not business shirts or pants. Takes some practise to master it. After 2-3 years began tripping the circuit breaker,… Read more
which is very frustrating and now unusable. UPDATE: Issue was resolved swiftly and efficiently by Sunbeam. Cannot fault their customer service!
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Tefal IXEO Plus QT1510
I previously had the now defunct tefal model,eventually old age got the better of it.I'm not entirely sorry...my experience with this one so far is… Read more
it's a quantum leap forward,effortless handling of creases in minimal time...and so easy to apply.I look forward to many years of quality use.
Tefal IXEO Power QT2020
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Don’t waste your money – Hard to understand how to regulate the steam. Water dribbles out randomly. Brown stains, coming out onto my white clean laundry. Only had this item… Read more
for two months. Hardly use it and supplier suggests descaling. Most expensive steam iron I’ve bought and the worst.
The Russell Hobbs Easy Store Pro Steamer – The Russell Hobbs Easy Store Pro Steamer is neat and easy for storage - simply fold the steamer in half, wrap the cord around the base then clip it… Read more
neatly into place, and voila! While the storage component of this steamer is great, unfortunately, its output and delivery to steam were below average. I really wanted to love this product, but I found it difficult to use with very limited instructions. When first removed from the packaging, it was stuck in the downward position and I was worried I would break it by snapping it open. On first use, the steamer burnt my hand when trying to hold it against thicker fabric (linen blend) and it dripped water from use. The manual stated this can occur, but I was attempting to steam linen and cotton clothes, which I found did not work. The steamer did work great however on the softer fabrics like chiffon, satin, polyester, and georgette. It took a few go's to figure out but once I did, it was a good little steamer. The configuration lets it down.
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Tefal Access Steam Care DT9120
Absolute waste of money leaks water only works if on flat surface and you press on it dont buy Show details
Philips ComfortTouch GC557/30
- Price (RRP) $299
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I didnt like it at first. Found an iron way more convenient. After you get a hang of it it is easier than ironing. The prob is it only lasted… Read more
about a year without heavy usage and developed a short circuit. Plug it in and you blow the fuse. I opened up the bottom and the heating element had 1 cm of lime crust on it. I didn't detach any wires but dunked it in citric acid for a while and that cleaned it up and got it working again. There should be a way to self clean. $300 to last a year isn't a good deal
Sunbeam Power Shot SGS0900
- Price (RRP) $54.95
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Absolute crap – Waste of money, leaks water badly and spurts water out. Returning after 2 mins of use. Tried horizontal and vertical. Does not steam enough to straighten clothing. Show details
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I originally upgraded from a Tefal steam generator (which I loved) to the Philips 6000 series (which I hated so much I returned). After more… Read more
research, I decided to give Philips one more chance, this time with the 7000 series.
The 7300/20 fixed every issue I had with the 6000 series: 1. The motion-activated steam can be disabled so you have full manual control (ie squeeze the trigger) 2. The unit holds the iron at an angle - not horizontal like the 6000 series - this is sooo much more ergonomic. It's much easier to put the iron back in the holder without having to 'lift it up' to put it on the higher horizonal platform of the 6000 series. 3. The steam is much more powerful - both in normal use and when using the boost. 4. The actual iron is very light weight. The Tefal iron weighed a lot more and I didn't have an issue with it, but now that I've used the much lighter Philips, I'm much appreciating the less wrist strain.
One minor criticism of the 7300/20: Whilst the 7300/20 holds the iron at an angle on the main unit (like pretty much every steam generator on the market), it's a little finicky to sit correctly. There is a lip on the iron itself that has to 'catch' the lip on the main unit. If you don't place the iron correctly on the main unit, the iron can fall off the holder! This sounds like a very nit-picky criticism - but it gets annoying after a while. I'm used to zoning out watching TV whilst ironing, but I find that every time I put the iron on the holder whilst re-positioning clothing on the ironing board, I'm having to mentally focus on sitting it correctly.
But that one criticism aside, I'm very happy with the 7300/20! It's a marked upgrade from the 6000 series.
Propress Mini Handheld Steamer
I should have bought a long time ago – I bought the Propress MINI steamer and it's brilliant. I want to see if it was better than our iron (as the website claims it is) and sure enough it is! It's much quicker to use and removes odours if clothes are only lightly used. Great!
Soga Professional Garment Steamer
Great product for the money – This steamer has me a little obsessed. So far I have ditched my iron, freshened fabric furniture and even my carpets. Although a little plasticy, it's light, easy to use and so far proven great value for the money
Philips STH3000/20
Philips STE3170/80
Tefal Care for You Automatic Garment Steamer
Morphy Richards Garment Steamer MRGS14
Philips AIS8540/80
Philips GC628/80
Philips EasyTouch GC488/60
It’s a safety hazard! Tripping the power – This unit only lasted as long as the warranty (2 years), as it’s now tripping my power. But given it’s out the warranty, it is not economical to… Read more
repair. It appears it’s a known issue to some of Philips garment steamers, now I know never buy again this brand steamers. Disappointed to see Philips product only last this long.
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Smith & Nobel HGS-1400
Hot water poured down my arm and onto the floor – I've used steamers before and they all seem to have problems or only last a few months, but none were as bad as this. I'd read one bad review and… Read more
one good review about this on the store website I purchased it from. I read the instructions before use and was using it correctly. I used it in the bathroom with the clothes hanging on the bathroom door. The three seperate times I used it hot water poured out of the steamer where the electrical cord comes out near the base of the unit, down my arm and on to the floor. It was all over the sleeve and down the front of the t-shirt I was wearing - not the garment I was steaming. After attempting to steam the front of one garment, the handle became too hot to hold, and hot water came out of the lock switch onto my hand. I put it on the bench before I got scalded and saw that the bathroom floor and cabinets were all covered in water - see photos. How did it do on the clothes I was attempting to steam? Not well. I tried a fine cotton skirt - 2/10, a viscose cotton blend jacket, 3/10, and a fine viscose top that was barely creased - 5/10. I'm not using it again as it's not safe and will take it back for a refund.
Tefal Access Steam Pocket DT3030
Not effective at all – This steamer simply doesn't work at all. It heats up and shoots some steam but there was no effect on the clothes at all. like nothing. I would give 0 if I could because it's a complete shame of a product. Show details
Russell Hobbs Handheld Steamer RHC400GRY
I won't recommend it at all – Russellhobbs Hand held steamer. Model RHC400GRY Pros: This hand steamer is better for taking creases out of more complex garments, including dresses.… Read more
Best usage is for refreshing clothes & giving once-worn garments another lease of life. Also best for sanitising clothes (steam kills 99%germs and lifts odour). 2 year warranty . No need of ironing board . It is compact. That's why best for travelling . As it will fit easily into your luggage wherever you are travelling. 1600 W power. The streamer will automatically switch to auto shut off mode after being left inactive for 15mins. Best thing about it that it has Fast heat up time 45secs. Accessories: 3 different frames for different types of garment/use. Lint frame is for any garment that call for medium to high heat & allow use of steam. It helps to remove lint, hair and animal fur. Delicate frame. It is used for any garments that call for low heat & allow use of steam. It can be used for items with embellishment . Better to turn the garment inside out to better remove the wrinkles & avoid any damage to sensitive areas. Upholstery frame . It is great for deodorising & refreshing bedding, mattresses ,curtains , plush toys , furniture and hard surfaces. Removable water tank for easy fills. The best usage of it is that it is an excellent product for STEAM CLEANING around your house. It can be used to clean household items that can tolerate hot damp steam. This natural cleaning method is beneficial to those sensitive to chemical cleaners or trying to reduce chemicals at home. You can also use it to steam upholstery, draperies, linens& home textile which gives them a clean refreshing look. Affordable. Cons: It is not cordless. It would have been better if it didn't have any cord . It got a 220ml water tank so there is a need to fill the water tank again for ironing outfits more than 3 in one sitting. Ironing is better in taking creases out or pressing clothes as compared to it. It is not actually light weight.
Benefits of garment steamers
- Garment steamers are much gentler on delicate clothes than an iron, which can snag or burn items such as suits, dresses and silk blouses
- They can save you time and space, as you don’t have to unpack or store a bulky ironing board
- Portability is a plus, as handheld or portable steamers are lightweight and easy to pack into a suitcase if you travel frequently
- A garment steamer can be used for a variety of purposes. You can also use it on linen, curtains and soft furnishings like tablecloths and bed sheets. Some people even attest to using them on sofa or car upholstery.
Does a garment steamer replace an iron?
Unfortunately, a garment steamer probably won’t be able to replace your iron completely.
- While a garment steamer is more suited to smoothing out delicate fabrics, an iron is better than a garment steamer for natural or predominantly natural fabrics such as cotton, wool and denim.
- Irons are also generally better for the task if you want to remove wrinkles from a large pile of clothes, as they often have a longer battery life.
- If you want to wear an outfit straight after smoothing out creases, an iron is a better choice. Garment steamers can sometimes leave damp spots on clothes – not exactly the chic look you're going for with your silk shirt.
Investing in a garment steamer with variable steam control may help you avoid this moisture, as you can adjust the amount of steam. There are plenty of other handy features that garment steamers have. You can find out more about them by experimenting with the filters on the left-hand side of the page below.
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