10 best handheld steamers

The era of heavy irons is slowly but surely becoming a thing of the past. Now in the market of household appliances are the most modernized models, which differ only in power and modification. However, no matter how izgolyalis manufacturers, even the most sophisticated models of irons are not able to cope with delicate fabrics, or, for example, with clothing embroidered with braid or beads. Fortunately, progress does not stand still, store shelves are replenished with inexpensive and compact hand otparivatelami clothes that help to cope with simple everyday tasks. They are ideally suited for smoothing delicate and thin fabrics, do not leave marks and preclude the use of bulky ironing boards.

A manual steamer is a lightweight, compact device that generates steam. It has a water tank and a heating element. Steamers work in the following way: hot steam acts on clothes, because of which the threads are aligned and the fabric gets perfect smoothness.

The device has a small size, and due to its low weight, you can take it with you on vacation or a business trip. In addition, the steamers perfectly disinfect things, they can also be used to process household furniture, pillows or curtains.

Top 10 Best Hand Steamers

In order not to miscalculate and choose the best hand otparivatel for clothes, you need not only to build on its cost, but also to take into account such simple parameters as:

• The power of the steam. Determined in grams per minute, the more this figure, the better the device will cope with the smoothing of the fabric.
• Power. For hand otparivateley rate - from 1000 watts. The power level depends on how quickly the liquid in the tank heats up.
• The mechanism of work. There are devices that work with a steam generator and electrolysis system.
• The presence of irons. Included with some devices are ironing. The best material for them is metal. Plastic products are short-lived.
• Reviews users can be quite informative, they also should not be overlooked.

We analyzed the key features, pricing, functionality, reviews and a number of other criteria in order to select the ten best steamers.

10 Smile ESC 924

The manual otparivatel; Smile ESC 924, of course, will not replace the iron, but will become its excellent addition. The device in a matter of minutes will smooth the thing, give it a fresh and attractive look. This is a great, everyday option for the care of thin and delicate fabrics.

The steamer is completed with a fairly large reservoir for liquid, which is 250 ml. This figure is above average, however, due to the low power of the device (only 800 W), the liquid heats up for quite a long time. To process one thing, it takes as much as 5-10 minutes. For convenience, the device has three marks for the liquid: 5, 10 and 15 minutes. You can choose the required amount of water, depending on the thing to be processed. The set comes with two nozzles and a measuring cup.Despite minor flaws, SmileESC 924 does an excellent job with the task, in our rating it is the easiest to use and fairly inexpensive handheld steamer.

9 Grand Master GM-H600

GM-H600 Grand Master smooths out even the most dense fabrics and refreshes their appearance. A unique feature of the device is not only its standard function, but also the ability to get rid of minor dirt, it can remove sweat stains and odors from clothes. You can sanitize furniture, soft toys, bed linen and accessories, as well as destroy dust mites with a steam cleaner. It is convenient to use it both at home and on the go.

The power of this model is 900 W, the maximum steam supply is 30 g / min, which is much higher than the average. This means only one thing that things will quickly get a well-groomed look. The truth is to wait about 2 minutes until the liquid in the tank heats up to the desired temperature. The domestic model has good performance, however, according to user feedback, the steamer is not very durable.

8 Zimber ZM-10085

The main advantages of the Zimber ZM-10085 include convenience and high build quality, at a relatively low price. The device has a small weight and size, so you can easily take it with you on a trip or a business trip, replacing the usual iron.

The hand otparivatel from the Chinese Zimber brand perfectly smoothes, both thin, and rather dense types of fabrics (for example, synthetic jackets, sweaters and trousers). Due to the high power, the steaming process is quite fast, without loss of quality. The model has a high power - 1300 watts. The capacity of the water tank is 350 ml. Continuous work time - 20 minutes. Weight - just over 900 grams. Expecting something supernatural from the budget model is meaningless, but the otparivatel worth its money. In terms of price-quality it has no competitors.

7 Vitek VT-1286

Vitek VT-1286 is a small, but quite powerful manual otparivatel, which is convenient to use both at home and on trips. It allows you to quickly smooth things without an ironing board, thanks to a powerful vertical steam supply, which is 20 g / min, moreover, to do it as quickly as possible.

The power of the steamer is 1000 W, so that the device heats up in a record low time - 45 seconds. The capacity of the water tank is 250 ml. The model has an ergonomic body and nice design. Perhaps the main advantage of the device is the presence of a lock for a push button, which makes the process of steaming more comfortable. In addition, the steamer does not leave any wrinkles on the fabric, unlike traditional irons.

6 Maxwell MW-3704 VT

Maxwell MW-3704 VT is an indispensable helper in ironing delicate fabrics that saves time and effort. The device is able to refresh any clothes and smooth even the most hard-to-reach places, moreover, the Maxwell brand hand steamer showed good results when working with thick fabrics (sweaters, pullovers, etc.). The model is extremely practical, compact and light weight, so that you can always take it with you.

Despite its small size, the power of Maxwell MW-3704 VT is 1000 watts. The time required for heating is only 30 seconds. The maximum steam supply is 20 g / min. These are excellent indicators for the model of this price segment. The steamer is equipped with a liquid reservoir, which is easy to remove for refilling. Capacity is enough to handle 2-3 things (each of them takes about a minute).

5 ENDEVER Odyssey Q-430 / Q-431 / Q-432

ENDEVER Odyssey is another successful model of a manual steamer, which takes a worthy place in our rating. Russian manufacturers in the field of irons and steamers increasingly occupy the tops of the tops, thanks to the optimal ratio of price and functionality.

Externally, this model resembles a kettle, but this is where the similarities end. The steamer is small in size and generates steam at a speed of 28 g / min. With a power of 900 W and a tank volume that holds 450 ml of liquid, it copes well with 3-4 things, without re-filling the water. The set comes with a lot of nozzles for a narrow purpose, thanks to which you can not only steam clothes and furniture, but also to flavor the air in the room (a nozzle-freshener is provided for this). The functionality of the device is not limited to this, it is so wide that ENDEVER Odyssey can be used for home inhalations and even cosmetic procedures.

4 Tefal DV 8610

Tefal, perhaps, is the only manufacturer who departed from the norms of hand otparivateley, and created his own functional model. Tefal DV 8610 is a steam generator and a mini-iron in one bottle. The iron has a small size and is able to smooth the smallest folds. In the absence of a horizontal surface, the device can be used as a steamer with a vertical flow of steam. This model has a small size and is characterized by extremely low weight, amounting to only 650 grams. Productivity of steam makes 22 gr. / Min., With a power of 800 W. The device can work autonomously for up to 15 minutes. Due to its small size, the device is extremely convenient to use, in addition, it has an ergonomic shape and a comfortable handle.

The model has a removable water tank with a capacity of 70 ml. This is enough to handle two T-shirts. Tefal DV 8610 is equipped with removable nozzles, which, judging by the reviews, very pleased users. The set includes a nozzle, in the form of a small pillow pads, for working with delicate fabric, as well as a brush to remove lint and wool from things.

3 PhilipsGC 310/35 STEAM & GO

Among the manual steamers, this model has a fairly high power of 1000 watts. The power of steam generation is 20 g / min. In order for the device to heat up just 1 minute, which is very important, given the modern rhythm of life. The steamer has a removable water tank with a volume of 60 ml, this is quite enough for complete processing of 1-2 things. This unit copes well not only with thin fabrics, it is also subject to the products of knitwear and flax.

According to user reviews, in addition to the attractive design, the device has an extremely small weight (about 600 grams). Philips GC 310/35 STEAM & GO is perfect for people for whom high-quality functionality comes first. The device can be used both for ironing and as a disinfectant household item. It is very maneuverable, practical and convenient. This is perhaps the best handheld steamer for clothing in the Philips lineup.

2 Polaris PGS 1412C

The handheld steamer Polaris PGS 1412C is the best in terms of ergonomics. It has a very convenient design, made in such a way that the user's palm securely covers the body handle. Thanks to it, safety of use of a otparivatel is reached and the possibility of scalding is completely excluded. It is thanks to the special shape of the body, the user can direct the steam jet to the desired area of ​​the fabric with high accuracy. The device copes with its task, in addition, it can be used to clean the fabric from any kinds of stains, as well as to get rid of dirt on the doors and walls.

The main advantages of the model are compactness, lightness (weight is about 700 grams), high power and large volume of water container (90 ml). Removable water tank is enough to handle at least 2 things.In addition, the Polaris PGS 1412C has a stylish design that pleases the eye.

1 Mie piccolo

Mie Piccolo is a versatile device designed to steam most types of fabrics with steam. The manufacturer decided to expand the functionality of the manual steamer, thanks to which it can also be used for boiling water. The function of such a mini-kettle is very convenient when traveling or long-distance business trips. The scope of application of the device depends on the nozzle installed.

The user is given a choice of several functions. The main mode is the "steamer", which allows you to get rid of jams and wrinkles on clothes, to refresh things, as well as to overcome unpleasant odors. The device has an incredibly rich set, in addition to the device itself, there is a thermally resistant board in the set designed for stripping hard-to-reach places (pockets, ruches, cuffs, collars, etc.), a pile brush and a mitten with a Teflon coating that protects your hands from burns.

The advantages of the model include: continuous evaporation up to 15 minutes, rapid heating, overheating protection, affordable cost, and high steam capacity. In addition, if there is no water in the tank, the device automatically turns off.

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