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Garment Steamers: Ratings of Sources
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Getting Steamed
by Laura Moser
by Laura Moser
Our AssessmentLaura Moser tests six travel garment steamers -- including the Rowenta Ultra Compact Steambrush, the Steamfast Compact Fabric Steamer and the Jiffy Esteam Travel Steamer -- with the help of her mother. Her criteria are portability, design/ease of use and performance. She and her mother try the steamers on men's dress shirts, linen pants, cashmere sweaters, pillow shams and a silk kimono. The Jiffy Esteam receives the best overall rating, based on its perfect score for performance. This is the best, most recent comparison review we found.
Best Handheld Steamers
by Editors of Good Housekeeping
by Editors of Good Housekeeping
Our AssessmentGood Housekeeping tests seven handheld garment steamers, providing a description of the features and functionality of each. The seven models tested are all discussed, beginning with the testers' favorite, the Rowenta Ultra Steam DR5020. The Rowenta wins for being lightweight and pumping out more steam than any of the other tested models. The editors note that the water reservoir is small in this model, meaning it may need to be refilled for steaming multiple garments.
Footloose and Wrinkle-Free
by Anjali Athavaley
by Anjali Athavaley
Our AssessmentThis hands-on test evaluates four travel irons and steamers designed to keep you wrinkle-free on the road. The author notes that none worked as well as a full-size iron and that it took longer to get the wrinkles out of garments. Two handheld steamers are included in the test. The Rowenta Ultra Steam got wrinkles out of a shirt, but couldn't eliminate deep creases. The Conair Handheld Steamer worked fine on light fabrics, but couldn't do much for the author's wrinkled sweater.
An Iron-Free Way to Smooth Wrinkles
by Lauren Lipton
by Lauren Lipton
Our AssessmentLauren Lipton tests six steamers to decide whether they can take the place of an iron. Lipton isn't very impressed with any of them, saying, "Though the units heated up quickly, the steaming process seemed to take longer than ironing, and we never got a perfectly smooth garment." That said, Lipton names the Steamfast SF-465 the best model overall. The Conair GS10 is cited as the best value.
Your Handy Fashion Emergency Repair Kit
by Lesley Scott
by Lesley Scott
Our AssessmentIn a brief mention, fashion writer and editor Lesley Scott recommends the Jiffy Esteam as a secret of professional stylists. As she notes, "I still have mine from my professional styling days, and I'm still obsessed with it and how well it works." No other garment steamers are rated or compared to the Esteam, however.
Stylist Secrets -- Part I
by Allison Abrams
by Allison Abrams
Our AssessmentStylist Allison Abrams doesn't own an iron; she relies completely on her Rowenta Garment Steamer. In this brief review, she states, "Boycotting an iron is not for everyone, but investing in a steamer is a wise idea for fast wrinkle fixes for your favorite pieces." She also recommends the use of travel steamers, in particular the Jiffy Esteam. No garment steamers are tested side by side in formal tests, however.
Steaming Versus Ironing Your Clothes
by Teresa Morisco
by Teresa Morisco
Our AssessmentIn this brief article, stylist Teresa Morisco provides some tips on the use of garment steamers. Morisco states, "I found the best steamers come from Jiffy Steamer -- I use the J-2000 for piles of clothes and the Esteam for quick jobs." She offers the important caution that adding lavender water to her steamer ruined it. There's no formal testing or rating here.
Steam Generators
by Contributors to Amazon.com
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Our AssessmentAmazon sells more than 50 kinds of garment steamers, including travel steamers, full-size steamers, commercial steamers and garment presses. Several models receive more than 125 reviews from owners. The reviews are very helpful in providing an overall sense of how the steamers perform in day-to-day use. You can also pick up usage tips. The Jiffy Steamer J-2000, J-4000 and Esteam all garner good reviews, but some users say the J-4000 can be cumbersome. The Steamfast SF-407 is also favorably reviewed.
Garment Steamers
by Contributors to Walmart.com
by Contributors to Walmart.com
Our AssessmentWalmart.com sells about a dozen garment steamers online and allows consumers to post reviews of products. The site is a bit more difficult to navigate than Amazon.com, because it's necessary to click through to individual product pages in order to see how many reviews are available for a particular item. There are also fewer reviews here overall, although several models have received 15 or more reviews. The Conair Compact Garment Steamer, Steamfast Compact Fabric Steamer, Conair Ionic Upright Fabric Garment Steamer and Conair Handheld Fabric Steamer each have an average rating of 4 stars out of 5, based on 10 or more reviews.
Garment Steamers
by Contributors to Macys.com
by Contributors to Macys.com
Our AssessmentAbout 10 garment steamers are available on Macys.com, and most have just a few reviews. The HoMedics Home Touch garment steamer is one exception, with nearly 100 owner-written reviews. Opinions are mixed on this model, which has an average rating of 3.1 stars out of 5.
Garment Steamers
by Contributors to ExpoTV.com
by Contributors to ExpoTV.com
Our AssessmentAt the time of our visit, eight garment steamers have been reviewed on ExpoTV.com. While there are only one or two video reviews for each, the format of this site is particularly useful in the garment steamer category because reviewers can visually demonstrate the performance of the steamer.
Garment Steamers
by Contributors to Viewpoints.com
by Contributors to Viewpoints.com
Our AssessmentAbout a dozen garment steamers have been reviewed on Viewpoints.com, but most have received just one or two reviews. The Conair Upright Garment Steamer with Hanger is one exception, which maintains an average rating of 4.25 (out of 5) based on eight owner-written reviews. It's not clear which specific Conair model is being reviewed here, however.
Garment Steamers
by Contributors to AssociatedContent.com
by Contributors to AssociatedContent.com
Our AssessmentAssociatedContent.com is a content portal where users can post articles, including product reviews, for website owners to use. A number of writers have posted detailed reviews of various garment steamers; all in all, about 10 garment steamers are reviewed here. Approximately half of the reviews have been written within the past year. While many of these reviews are primarily product descriptions, a 2009 review of the Conair Compact Garment Steamer is highly positive.
G4 Garment Steamer Review & Giveaway
by "Megan"
by "Megan"
Our AssessmentThis individual product review covers the G4 Garment Steamer by Reliable Corporation, which was provided free in exchange for the review. The reviewer likes that the G4 is quick and easy to use, and says that using the steamer takes less time than ironing. One downside is that it's not possible to get sharp creases.
Best Steamer Reviews
by Contributors to Washing-Machine-Wizard.com
by Contributors to Washing-Machine-Wizard.com
Our AssessmentWashing-Machine-Wizard.com is a website dedicated to providing laundry advice and ratings on various laundry-related products, including washing machines, irons and steamers. Large appliances are the primary focus, although garment steamers also receive coverage. Over two dozen garment steamers are reviewed here in detail, while about 10 have received additional consumer ratings and reviews at the time of our visit.
Best Handheld Garment Steamer
by Debbie Lamedman
by Debbie Lamedman
Our AssessmentDebbie Lamedman reviews the five best handheld garment steamers on Bestcovery.com, although it's not clear whether she has conducted hands-on testing of any included models. Her top pick is the Rowenta DR5020 Pro Steam 800-Watt Handheld Brush Iron, but we don't know why she thinks the five best are better than others.
Best Garment/Fabric Steamer Overall
by Mariette Mifflin
by Mariette Mifflin
Our AssessmentMariette Mifflin has written over 60 reviews for Bestcovery.com, most on home appliances, but it isn't clear whether Mifflin has actually tested any of these items herself. In this review, Mifflin identifies her top five garment steamers. The top-rated pick is the Jiffy Steamer J-2000 Residential Series Garment Steamer.
Pressing Needs: The Latest in Irons
by Carla Jordan
by Carla Jordan
Our AssessmentThis article focuses on steam irons, but it contains a section on eco-friendly steamers. Carla Jordan mentions the Rowenta Commercial Steamer IS-8100 and the Steamfast SF-680 Digital Press, but none of the units mentioned appear to have been tested.
Jiffy Steamer J-2000 Review -- The Best Garment Steamer
by Amanda Cortez
by Amanda Cortez
Our AssessmentIn this enthusiastic review of the Jiffy J-2000 Steamer, Amanda Cortez declares that the unit is foolproof and has replaced her iron. Cortez has used it to "remove wrinkles from drapery, tablecloths and virtually any fabric." She references a test by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute, in which the steamer is top rated.
The Jiffy Steamer
by Editors of Fashionista Social Club
by Editors of Fashionista Social Club
Our AssessmentIn this brief blog post, the Jiffy J-2000 is praised for saving time and money. The unidentified reviewer says, "Personal garment steamers are perfect for touching up your pants or blazers quickly and are easy on silks too." It is not clear if the author has actually tried the Jiffy steamer.
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