If you’ve been considering adding a garment steamer to your household essentials, here are a few tips and product reviews to help you make your decision.
WHY YOU NEED A GARMENT STEAMER
Aside from the portable ease of handheld garment steamers – you haven’t truly holidayed until you’ve travelled with one – steamers are often a much quicker option than the good old iron. Also, there’s no need to tangle with your ironing board for the sake of just one crinkled party dress.
TOP GARMENT STEAMING TIPS
‘Steer clear of suede and waxed jackets,’ say the Good Housekeeping Tried & Tested team. ‘Extra care is also needed on delicate fabrics like silk, chiffon, sheer or velvet. Don't let the steam head make direct contact with those materials, and test on a discreet part of the garment first.’
GARMENT STEAMER REVIEWS
The brilliant Good Housekeeping Institute team have Tried & Tested the latest batch of garment steamers – even the handheld ones – to help you decide which one to buy. Rating each one out of 100, every steamer goes through a rigorous process, scoring a final rating depending on its effectiveness, efficiency and ease of use.
Read the Tried & Tested: Garment Steamers results
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