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- 1500-watt fabric steamer with 46-ounce capacity removable water tank
- Heats up in 45 seconds and provides up to 50 minutes of continuous steam
- More effective and gentler on fabrics than ironing for all-natural garment care
- Removes wrinkles and odors from clothes, linens, curtains, upholstery and more
- Includes telescopic pole, attachable fabric brush, clothes hanger and integrated cord wrap
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Great little steamer,
I have never used a steamer before, and I found this device surprisingly easy to use. The instructions were straight forward and the device assembled in a matter of minutes. I was impressed with how sturdy it appears to be. With this device you get a steamer, a stand, hanger, and manual.
THE TEST:
To give the steamer a complete workout I steamed 3 items. The first was an old suit of my fathers. After filling the steamer’s reservoir I waited the required 45 seconds and went at it. I am not a professional drycleaner, so it took a while to figure it out. A slow steady stroke is best. I also found it useful to put a tea towel over my other hand in case I got a bit too close to it with the steamer since… Yowch, you CAN burn yourself if you aren’t careful and steam is hot.
I found the stand really was able to hold the suit well, and the steamer was able to tackle the job of my father’s ancient suit nicely, straightening it.
Next came my sister’s cotton blazer. It was wrinkled, so I ran the steamer over the lapel area and down the backside and the steamer did a nice job.
Final test: the curtains. Our curtains had been in storage and and after we hung them, there were a few unseemly folds. So I put the steamer on a stand, and steamed away. It took out the wrinkles nicely, and I didn’t even have to take them down! (I did have to place the steamer on a stand, since the steamer didn’t quite have enough reach to reach the valance).
Verdict: The steamer really works, and is easy for beginner’s to use. It was versatile across different types of fabrics and produced results right away.
Downsides?
* There is a slight NEW smell when the device is running. It smells a bit like burning plastic.
* Hose isn’t long enough if you’re going to do things like valances
* Awkward to store
* Must use carefully to avoid steaming yourself
Plus
* Easy to setup
* Sturdy
* Works quickly
* Short ‘warmup’ time
* Effective
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|AFFORDABLE Steaming Option–Great for Quick Jobs,
Frankly, I was surprised this tiny steamer performs as well as it does.
Ordinarily, I use a $200 Rowenta steam generator (similar to this Rowenta DG8030 Expert Steam Generator) to “iron” our clothes, and I wondered how well the SteamFast could compare. I’m happy to say, quite favorably. It actually has a few features that recommend it over the Rowenta, not the least of which is PRICE. Other benefits are convenience and warm-up time. When I use the Rowenta model, I have to use (and set up) an ironing board, dragging it from one end of the house to the other. It also takes about 5-7 minutes to warm up and start generating steam.
The SteamFast, on the other hand, is self-contained; no ironing board is needed. Steaming is done simply by hanging garments on the steamer itself. It also heats up and is ready to use, just as the instructions say, in just 45 SECONDS. Super fast–I was really surprised! I also like its tiny footprint for storage; the telescoping pole can be retracted quickly, the hanger “folds in half” for storage, and the whole unit is lightweight and easy to handle (it even has wheels).
Here are a couple of tips I’ve used to get the best performance out of the SteamFast:
1. Use distilled water.
2. Hang the garment, then start steaming at the BOTTOM and work your way upward. Starting at the bottom lets steam start penetrating and softening the whole garment as soon as you start steaming. Stop periodically to smooth out wrinkles with your hand (this greatly speeds the process).
3. I’m sure the manufacturer doesn’t recommend this, but I’ve found it quicker and easier to simply steam garments on their own hangers (I have plastic-coated hangers–metal would be a bad idea, because of the rusting/staining issue). If you choose to do this, you have to be REALLY careful to not burn yourself with rising steam.
4. I’ve found the steamer works best by NOT using the brush attachment on the steamer head. Pay attention to the angle you hold the steamer head at; you’ll quickly learn what angle works best for each type of fabric.
All in all, this steamer does a good job and is an improvement (in my opinion) over a standard iron. You will, however, have to steam both the front and back of garments to get a suitable finish.
My favorite features are the incredibly fast warm-up time and the fact that it has such a small footprint that it could even be used in a utility room. The cord is relatively short, so you’ll need to work within about 6 feet of a power outlet.
I’ve found that I like to use my SteamFast most for individual loads of laundry. I can go from dryer to steamer to closet in no time, rather than accumulating a worthy stack of ironables, like I used to do with the Rowenta, and then spend a couple of hours steaming. In other words, this little unit makes it easy to steam your clothes during your regular laundering process.
This is a great value for its price; recommended!
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|Decent steamer for the size!,
I just bought this a few weeks ago and couldn’t wait to try it! Here’s the rundown after having it for a few weeks:
Pros:
– It heats up pretty fast, maybe a minute?
– Easy to put together.
– Easy to refill water tank.
– Does a decent job steaming clothes for the size of the steamer.
– Comes with it’s own stable hanger.
Cons:
– Still doesn’t get out wrinkles completely in heavily wrinkled and heavier weight fabrics (like khakis).
– The hanger is kind of large. Fits my husbands shirts fine since he has mostly L and XL size shirts, but I feel like I have to stretch my shirts/sweaters a little to get it on the hanger. For pants, I just hang a pants hanger (one with two clips) from the other hanger, otherwise, I’m not sure how you’d hang a pair of pants to steam it?
– Sometimes if I’ve been using it a long time and while I’m steaming, drops of hot water/collected steam flick back on to me. Be careful!
Overall, I’m happy with it. It’s easier and quicker to use than my iron. I read another review where someone had said they wish there were more options, like a “Hold” button, and I would definitely agree with it! But, I got it for a good price, so I can’t complain about the limited functionality.
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