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Can anyone recommend a garment/drapery steamer?

AuntMame — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 03:46:46 GMT

Can anyone recommend a portable steamer that I can use for garment touch-ups as well as for steaming wrinkles out of curtains and drapes? Nothing real expensive, but something that will work in a pinch. I've gotten a couple recommendations from friends but the brands appear to be no longer made. I've been reading reviews on Walmart/Amazon/Target until my eyes cross.

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jpie — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 03:56:39 GMT

My January issue of Good Housekeeping stated that the Conair portable steamer got their seal of approval. I have had three Rowenta steamers, two standing units and one small travel steamer and they all were disappointing considering the price. All three ended up at curbside far too early. I do love their steam irons though.

I also have a Joy Mangano "My Little Steamer" and it leaves a trail of water even when used as directed. The price is reasonable, but performance is poor. If I ever buy a portable steamer I will read the reviews on the Conair unit.

HTH

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drizzellla — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 04:31:26 GMT

I also have "The My Little Steamer". As long as you keep it upright, I have no trouble with it.

I also have a Sunbeam steamer. The My Little Steamer takes such a short time to start steaming, I haven't used the Sunbeam in quite awhile.

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LUVNLIFE — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 04:40:49 GMT

I have the My Little Steamer- Joy Mangano HSN. I love it and use it everyday. tI does spit a little occasionally but I figured out that is when I leave it sitting on too long without using it (heating up) or tilting it downward.

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nrm — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:26:31 GMT

My Little Steamer by Joy Mangano works wonderfully. I’ve had mine for years.

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OKPrincess — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 11:12:10 GMT

I recommend My Little Steamer. It doesn't spit any more than my Rowenta iron. Just occasionally. Happy shopping.

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Dawnie — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 13:42:19 GMT

I also recommend my little steamer by Joy Mangano. I've had mine for over a year and it works perfectly.

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Silver Fox1 — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 14:04:32 GMT

I also would reccomend My Little Steamer by Joy Mangano, I've had several others over the years and about ten or eleven years ago I bought the My Little Streamer and love it. It's still going strong and I just brought the travel version of it.

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jlkz — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 14:38:02 GMT

Got a Rowenta handheld steamer from Q last year because I don't iron and had newly purchased wrinkled curtains, dust ruffles, etc. for our updated vacation house.

It was easy to fill, lasted about 10 minutes of heavy steam and I even used it upside down to do the dust ruffles because I wasn't going to unmake the new beds ! It sits stable on counter tops and is comfortable in the hand.

Haven't done clothes with it since I use pant stretchers for Bermudas and slacks.

Cost was about $60 I think.

HTH

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ptagirl — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 01:49:50 GMT

Another vote for the My Litttle Steamer...have had mine for at least 5 yrs...no problem with it if you don't tip it too much...but does a great job ..and it was cheap..compared to others... JMO

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AuntMame — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 04:25:39 GMT

Thanks guys for all the great recommendations! Sounds like I'm going to have to check out Joy's My Little Steamer. I see they have them at the local Target so I'll take a look.

I see she has a Mini and a regular sized one. Any preferences there?

Do any of you take one with you when travelling?

Again...Thank you all!

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AuntMame — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 04:29:35 GMT

@jpie wrote:
My January issue of Good Housekeeping stated that the Conair portable steamer got their seal of approval. I have had three Rowenta steamers, two standing units and one small travel steamer and they all were disappointing considering the price. All three ended up at curbside far too early. I do love their steam irons though.

I also have a Joy Mangano "My Little Steamer" and it leaves a trail of water even when used as directed. The price is reasonable, but performance is poor. If I ever buy a portable steamer I will read the reviews on the Conair unit.

HTH

I'll take a look at GH at the grocery store tomorrow. I checked online but the only steamer reviews they have posted were nearly ten years old. Although they did recommend a Conair back then. I noticed that the Conairs seemed to have the most favorable reviews on Amazon.

Thank you so much for the advice! I'm going to check out the Conairs at Target.

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AuntMame — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 04:33:04 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
Got a Rowenta handheld steamer from Q last year because I don't iron and had newly purchased wrinkled curtains, dust ruffles, etc. for our updated vacation house.

It was easy to fill, lasted about 10 minutes of heavy steam and I even used it upside down to do the dust ruffles because I wasn't going to unmake the new beds ! It sits stable on counter tops and is comfortable in the hand.

Haven't done clothes with it since I use pant stretchers for Bermudas and slacks.

Cost was about $60 I think.

HTH

Still my heart! Pressed dust ruffles without having to wrestled the mattresses off the beds! Omigosh, omigosh! Now I know I HAVE to have a steamer.

What model of Rowenta do you have?

Thank you for the message and the recommendation!