garment steamers

[chapunso]

Do you guys have a good recommendation for a decent garment steamer?. i have been browsing for a while, and i HAVE A LOT OF MIXED INFORMATION

 

[skalogre]

http://www.whirlpool.com/catalog/pro...?productId=513

 

[Will]

Jiffy makes several models, all respectable.

The Whirlpool is useful for some things but you should own a conventional steamer first, in my opinion. I wrote about it last month.

http://asuitablewardrobe.blogspot.co...freshener.html

 

[Pundit]

I have had a Jiffy for about a year and both the wife and I swear by it. Less compact thant the Whirlpool perhaps but more performace oriented -- quickly prep a garment for immediate wear if required.

 

[tiecollector]

My rowenta dual functions as both an iron and a steamer. It's nice because it doesn't use a lot of space.

 

[charlief1975]

Originally Posted by skalogre

http://www.whirlpool.com/catalog/pro...?productId=513


Ditto.

I've had it for about a year, and its great. Real easy to use and hide.

 

[Todd]

I agree on the Jiffy - works well.

A few points on steamers though that you may already know:

1. Some fabrics steam much better than others - wool for example steams very well.

2. The result will be wrinkless but still far from "crisp". At times I find myself missing the "pressed" look you can only get with, well.. a pant press.

 

[ChicagoRon]

I've got the whirlpool....happy so far. I've heard some bad reviews, but they're all from people living in the dreamworld where you don't have to iron shirts. For a sportcoat...it's superb. For jeans, wool slacks, etc.....very good.