10 Smart Ways to Use Your Garment Steamer at Home
· Charlotte Ham
A garment steamer is much more than just a handy alternative to your iron. Whether you’re on the go, want to smooth out delicate fabrics, or even clean your bathroom—with these 10 tips, you’ll get the most out of your garment steamer.
1. Use a handheld steamer for quick touch-ups
Don’t need to steam 20 garments a day? Then this handheld steamer is ideal for you. Compact, lightweight, and easy to take with you. Perfect for traveling or quickly freshening up your outfit. Pulled a wrinkled garment out of your closet or suitcase? No problem: this powerful handheld steamer quickly removes all the wrinkles from your garment. Ready to use in 20 seconds, and its water tank lets you steam for around 10 minutes.
2. Choose a professional steamer for intensive use
Do you often have baskets full of laundry, or want to ditch your ironing board altogether? Then the Professional Garment Steamer is the best choice for you. It has an extra-large reservoir and a more powerful steam output. With this steamer, you can steam several garments in a row and steam continuously for around 70 minutes. Perfect for prolonged, intensive use. This steamer is ideal for home use, as well as in stores.
3. Freshen up curtains without taking them down
Steaming curtains while they’re hanging? Easy! Pull the curtain taut with one hand and glide the steamer smoothly over the fabric. Done without removing the rails.
4. Steam furniture and cushions like a pro
Fabric sofas, chairs, and decorative cushions look fresh again in no time. The steam softens the fibers and removes unpleasant odors.
5. Give your bedding a hotel look
Steam your bedding for a few minutes to give it that luxurious, neatly made look. Handy when you have guests over, or just for yourself!
6. Remove mold in the bathroom
Mold in hard-to-reach places? High temperatures are mold's enemy. Steam the area thoroughly, then wipe it with a cloth - mold gone!
7. Tackle stains on clothing and around the home
Point the steamer at the stain (on clothing, a sofa, or carpet) and direct plenty of steam at it for a good while, then wipe clean with a warm, damp cloth. The fibers swell, making stains easier to lift. For stubborn stains, you can add stain remover.
8. Disinfect your child's stuffed animals
Fresh stuffed animals without washing! Keep the steamer at a safe distance and let the steam do its work. Bacteria disappear without damaging the fabric.
9. Use your steamer to quickly freshen up coats and suits
Hang up your blazer or winter coat and steam it vertically. You'll remove creases and built-up odors from smoke or food, for example.
10. Disinfect your mattress or pillow
Suffering from allergies? Steam can kill dust mites and bacteria in your mattress or pillow. Note: Don't get it too wet; use short bursts of steam.
