Rating of the best steamers

Steamers are a special device that helps to smooth any clothes and curtains, clean with steam, and get rid of unpleasant odors. They appeared on sale relatively recently and immediately gained popularity due to their ease of use, ease of use and safety for fabrics.

IMPORTANT: be sure to look at the labels on clothing to protect the material from deformation.

In this article, we will look at the distinctive features of the best hand steamers.

Which brands of steamers are considered the best?

Based on customer opinions, a list of the most popular steamers has been compiled. Handheld steamers are similar to a small electric kettle. They are used when working with delicate fabrics (delicate or thin).

For thick fabrics such as linen or cotton, it is better to take a more powerful device. They help get rid of unpleasant odors, insects (lice, bedbugs and ticks), and destroy bacteria.
Best representatives (rating / cost, rubles):

1. MIE Piccolo (9.8/2690).
2. Polaris 1412 (9.7 / 2990).
3. Philips GC332/80 (9.7 / 6620).

ATTENTION: Advantages: compact, lightweight, affordable, low power consumption of electrical energy.
Disadvantages: operating time is only 15–20 minutes due to the small water container, low steaming power.

Vertical (floor) steamers. Varieties:
— movable steamers (similar to a vacuum cleaner) on wheels.
Best representatives (rating / cost, rubles):

1. MIE Magic Style (9.9 / 15990).
2. Kitfort KT-910 Professional Series (9.8 / 8290).
3. Grand Master GM-S-205LT (9.8 / 13370).

— stationary steamers (water heater with hanger and hose).

Best representatives (rating / cost, rubles):

1. Kitfort KT-907 (9.7 / 4590).
2. UNIT UGS-126 (9.5 / 2990).

ATTENTION: Advantages: large capacity for water, work up to an hour without adding water, suitable for almost all types of fabrics, used for vertical steaming of curtains and fur products, several attachments.
Disadvantages: large size and weight, short hose length.

Features of the best hand steamers

1. MIE Piccolo (9.8 rating). It is a small compact kettle with a volume of 0.5 liters, which after changing the nozzle becomes a steamer. There is a separate switch to turn on the steaming mode. The body color combines black and orange (MIE style). The body has a transparent window where the water level is visible, the spout is extended. The device is protected from leakage. Additional accessories: brush with bristles, board (withstands high temperatures), Teflon-coated mitten (protects against burns). Steaming duration is 15 minutes.
   Advantages: affordable price, powerful (1200 W), protects against overheating, automatic shutdown without water, steam supply at a speed of 40 g/min.
   Disadvantages: water is consumed quickly, electrical cable is short.
2. Polaris 1412 (9.7 rating). Which handheld steamer should you choose? A compact device for vertical steaming, you can take it on the go.Additional accessories: brush (cleanses lint), a case in which it is stored and transported.
   Advantages: affordable price, lightweight (700 g), powerful (1400 W), steam supply speed - 24 g/min, can be used 25 seconds after switching on, safe for all types of fabrics, equipped with a filter to soften hard water.
   Disadvantages: small water container (0.09 l), short cord (2 meters).
3. Philips GC332/80 (rating 9.7). Compact, we carefully care for delicate fabrics, allows you to steam both vertically (on hangers) and horizontally (on the surface), can steam furniture and linen. Additional functions: heated nozzle sole does not leave wet spots, smooth gliding of the sole. An electric pump automatically supplies steam. Additional accessories: brush and cover.
   Advantages: fast heating in 45 seconds, powerful (1200 W), steam supply speed - 24 g/min.
   Disadvantages: small water container (0.06 l.).

How to choose the right device

When choosing a steamer, look at the following indicators:

1. Power - affects the speed of heating water.
2. Steam supply speed - affects the effectiveness of steaming.
3. The capacity of the water tank affects the continuous operation time of the device.
4. The sole material of the iron affects durability (metal is more durable, but heavier than plastic).
5. The length of the steam hose affects the convenience of steaming; however, if the length is too long, there is a possibility of reducing the quality of steaming. The solution is to use an additional heater in the iron.
6. Several feeding modes - allows you to choose the optimal one depending on the type of fabric.
7. The presence of a filter protects against scale.
8. And also: quality of cleaning, service life, ease of use of the device, availability of attachments and price.