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How well do clothing steamers work?

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slackerinabox

Lifer
Not a fan of ironing and wondered if a clothes steamer works well enough. Is it much faster? Can anyone recommend any brands? Do the hand steamers work well or should I get a full sized one (in the sub-$100 level).
 
I would buy from a place with a no hassle return policy just in case it doesn't work as well as you hope.

To remove small wrinkles just hang the clothes in the bathroom while taking a nice hot shower with the door closed then smooth out the wrinkles. This trick also works well with business clothes packed for a trip.
 
Originally posted by: doze
I would buy from a place with a no hassle return policy just in case it doesn't work as well as you hope.

To remove small wrinkles just hang the clothes in the bathroom while taking a nice hot shower with the door closed then smooth out the wrinkles. This trick also works well with business clothes packed for a trip.
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I've tried the shower trick but I take 10 minute long ones and relatively cold ones (to wake me up) - never works for me. I'll take your advice and get one locally, but if anyone has a company/model recommendation I'm open ears - will save me a trip or two.
 
I also toss a wet washcloth in the dryer with my wrinkled clothes for about 10 minutes or so on high heat and it usually does the trick. I have no problem with ironing my clothes though but tricks like this help you sleep a few minutes later in the morning.
 
Originally posted by: doze
I also toss a wet washcloth in the dryer with my wrinkled clothes for about 10 minutes or so on high heat and it usually does the trick. I have no problem with ironing my clothes though but tricks like this help you sleep a few minutes later in the morning.
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I used to do that all the time when I had my own dryer (live in an apartment now) - it worked like a charm and I loved that fresh out of the dryer feeling. Throwing a fabric softner sheet in there also freshens up stale clothes that may have been sitting in the closet a bit too long with a nice, spring fresh smell.
 
i have one, it works very well (not quite as well as an iron IMO) but it is certainly faster and easier to use.
 
We have one too, works great on almost everything... Takes much less time...
 
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