Re: Can anyone recommend a garment/drapery steamer... - Page 2

AuntMame · ‎10-16-2010

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!

AuntMame · ‎10-16-2010

@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.

AuntMame · ‎10-16-2010

@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!