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Steaming clothes has become a popular alternative to the traditional flat ironing needing boards. Steam irons are lighter and easier to carry when traveling for business and are incredibly handy when you find yourself checked in somewhere that doesn’t offer ironing services for your suit or dress.
Using a steam iron also assures you don’t burn delicate fabrics such as silk and satin.
Here are seven of the best steam irons with different features suited to your varied needs.
1. BEAUTURAL Steamer for Clothes
The BEAUTURAL Steamer for Clothes has a water tank capable of 15 minutes of continuous steaming. Preheating time is only 30 seconds, perfect when you are in a rush. It comes with three removable attachments -- a fabric brush, a creaser, and a Lint brush for the general care of your clothes.
2. iSteam Steamer for Clothes [Luxury Edition]
The iSteam Steamer for Clothes has a 120ml tank good for 10 minutes of continuous steaming. It features an Electronic Pump System that prevents leaking even when the steamer is angled upside down. It also has a Nano-Polymer Filter that prevents calcification inside its water tank.
3. Hilife Steamer for Clothes Steamer
3. The Hilife Steamer for Clothes Steamer gives you the option of using a brush tip. It is capable of 15 minutes of continuous steaming and for added convenience, has a power cord that is 9ft long. This steamer is very convenient for traveling -- weighing only 0.57kg.
4. MagicPro Portable Garment Steamer
MagicPro's Portable Garment Steamer can heat up in just 25 seconds. The product is safe to use with its automatic shutdown system whenever it gets too hot or the water is too low and is certified by the Electrical Testing Laboratories in compliance with North American safety standards.
5. Conair Turbo Extreme Steam Handheld Steamer
One of the problems with steamers is their lack of ability to make pleats and folds. The Conair Turbo Extreme Steam Handheld Steamer has an aluminum plate that could be used for this purpose. The steamer also comes with other removable attachments -- a silicone band to help pull the fabric taut, a bristle brush and a fabric spacer.
6. ABOX Garment Steamer
ABOX Garment Steamer supports both steaming and flat ironing. Preheating takes 40 seconds and its water tank allows for seven minutes of continuous steaming. It has a smooth ceramic soleplate that ensures you do not burn your clothes when you choose the flat ironing option.
7. LANGRIA 4 in 1 Portable Iron Steamer for Clothes
Another steamer that allows for flat and hanging ironing is the LANGRIA 4 in 1 Portable Iron Steamer for Clothes. It takes 40 seconds to heat up and can steam continuously for 13 to 15 minutes. Its top half for flat ironing has a ceramic soleplate that adopts thermostatic technology ensuring you don’t burn your clothes.