Clothes steamer vs Iron

[Anonymous]

Do you have a clothes steamer? Any brands or models to recommend, especially one I can pick up in a local store? Is a steamer much better than an iron?

Asking because I'm eyeing some linen clothing, so particularly interested to know if steamers do well with linen

[Anonymous]

There was a recent thread on steamers:

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1068658.page#22967221

I'm the one with the Jiffy steamers, love them but if you already have an iron that puts out great steam, I wouldn't necessarily get a steamer just for ironing linen items.

[Anonymous]

A steamer isn’t a replacement for an iron. Most clothes look better pressed with an iron. The ones that don’t you can just fluff in the dryer to release wrinkles, including linen.

The only thing I think a steamer is superior for is chiffon or really delicate material that you want wrinkle free but not creased

[Anonymous]

I only use a small handheld steamer on my linen — I like that it looks and feels softer than ironing. It’s also great for refreshing sweaters in between cleaners or washing I can’t remember the brand, but I got it from Bed Bath and Beyond.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A steamer isn’t a replacement for an iron. Most clothes look better pressed with an iron. The ones that don’t you can just fluff in the dryer to release wrinkles, including linen.

The only thing I think a steamer is superior for is chiffon or really delicate material that you want wrinkle free but not creased

Agree that it isn't a substitute for an iron at all. However, I don't think the dryer works as well as the steamer for items you wouldn't iron. I also use it for blazers and ties that come home in the bottom of a gym bag (my boys wear them for school) and silk blouses and most dresses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A steamer isn’t a replacement for an iron. Most clothes look better pressed with an iron. The ones that don’t you can just fluff in the dryer to release wrinkles, including linen.

The only thing I think a steamer is superior for is chiffon or really delicate material that you want wrinkle free but not creased

Oh I didn't realize this. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

I much prefer a clothes steamer and almost never use an iron (except for larger items like table linens). Like one of the posters in the referenced thread, I love it for refreshing clothes and prefer using it with my clothing in the upright position. I also use it to refresh living room pillows and throws.

[Anonymous]

I prefer an iron but the steamer is better on my son's uniform shirts made of that Under Armor dry fit material.

[Anonymous]

I have a Sunbeam handheld steamer that I love.

[Anonymous]

I use a steamer on linen some synthetics that would melt with an iron. They both have a purpose.

[Anonymous]

I have a Larastar iron that can also be used as a handheld steamer.

Expensive, but I am into ironing.

[Anonymous]

I just have the Conair steamer and I'm quite happy with it.

[Anonymous]

Steamers are easier to use and sufficient for most slightly wrinkled clothes. I like mine a lot. Probably you are all too smart to need this PSA, but don’t ever steam your clothes while you are wearing them, no matter how lazy you may be feeling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A steamer isn’t a replacement for an iron. Most clothes look better pressed with an iron. The ones that don’t you can just fluff in the dryer to release wrinkles, including linen.

The only thing I think a steamer is superior for is chiffon or really delicate material that you want wrinkle free but not creased

+1

You need both but you need an iron more
I’m shocked some people don’t have irons. I iron my kids clothes and almost everything my husband I wear (not jeans or athleisure stuff) but a cotton t shirt doesn’t look right unless it’s ironed.

[Anonymous]

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