Steamers & Presses

A garment steamer, which is also known as a clothes steamer, works by heating water until it becomes steam. The steam is then applied to clothes to remove wrinkles from button-down shirts, dress pants, dresses, skirts, blouses and more.

One reason why people appreciate having a fabric steamer is because they’re ideal for delicate fabrics, such as silk, because they don’t touch the garment and therefore there’s little chance of clothes getting burned. Handheld steamers can be viewed as a good alternative to an iron because they’re lightweight and don’t require the same amount of storage as an iron and an ironing board.

While the best steamer for you will offer several benefits, it’s a good idea to also have an iron because it's designed to give clothes a crisp look. You can also consider adding a steam dryer to your laundry room, which uses hot air to dry clothes. It also includes a steam cycle, which uses moist air to soften fabrics and help reduce wrinkles.

When considering the best garment steamer for you, there are several sizes to consider, including portable steamers and upright steamers. Another benefit of the best hand steamers is that they warm up quickly so you can be steaming shirts in seconds. For those who travel for work, travel steamers offer foldable handles and storage pouches so they don’t take up much space in your suitcase. While the best garment steamer, which you might call the best clothes steamer, can be stored in closets, an upright steamer includes clips and bars to hang clothes. They also tend to be more powerful so they can be used to remove wrinkles from curtains, bedding and more.