A washing machine and dryer are just the starter appliances for taking care of your clothes and fabrics. Having a well-outfitted laundry room with steamers and presses will keep you and your family well-outfitted and looking sharp.

A garment steamer, or clothes steamer, plays an important role in helping you look your best. It works by heating water so that you can apply the steam to clothes to remove wrinkles. A conventional iron usually includes a steam setting for a quicker and more effective anti-wrinkling effect, but there are also steamers designed to be held up to the clothes to apply vertical steam. These are especially useful for clothes that are difficult or impossible to press with an iron.

If many of your clothes require steaming and you want to save time, you may also want to invest in a garment steamer cabinet. This will allow you to simply refresh and de-wrinkle your clothes with the press of a button. You could also consider a steam dryer for more casual clothes.

One reason people appreciate having a fabric steamer is because it’s ideal for delicate fabrics. For example, a steamer won’t physically touch a nice fabric like silk, so the risk of burn marks is reduced. Handheld steamers are also useful for suit jackets, formal wear and dresses that are too difficult to iron.

When considering the best garment steamer for you, there are several sizes to consider. If you want to use your steamer in various rooms or take it with you when traveling, you will benefit from a portable steamer. Portable steamers are also useful if you have certain upholstery that benefits from steaming. Remember, many curtains and drapes will improve with regular steaming. For larger and frequent garment steaming work, a clothes steamer cabinet will certainly save you time.

It takes time and research to choose the right laundry appliances. Just as you would take time to pick the right washing machine, you should devote a little time and energy when deciding on the right steamer or iron for your wardrobe and household fabrics.