Clothes Garment Steamer UK Reviews 

Best Garment Steamers - UK Reviews for Travel and Upright

Garment steamers are becoming a very popular method, for quickly removing stubborn wrinkles from all types of clothing. They are also really popular for using on upholstery, various types of bedding, tablecloths, dresses and suits.

They can be used in the home, and most are compact enough to be able to travel with you. For many users of these garment steamers, they have all but replaced the need to ever lift an iron again. They can be used on all types of material as well ranging from cotton, wool, polyester, nylon, linen and even with beads, embroidery and sequins.

Super Easy to Use

No household appliance is easier to use than a garment steamer. You fill it up with water, plug it in, switch it on and get steam after a couple of minutes. The steam takes care of the wrinkles, but also does a deep clean to remove the most common household germs and bacteria.

Different Types of Garment & Clothes Steamers

There are two main options available. Before you consider buying one of these, I strongly recommend that you know the different types and why they exist. When you know that, you can make a much better buying decision. You can see the two different types in the images below.

Option 1 - Portable or Travel Steamers​

These are very popular especially for those who have to travel a lot. These typically cost around £25-30. People use these around the home for steaming upholstery, curtains and beds.

Buyers also use take them with them when they travel, to ensure that they always have well pressed clothes. These look a lot like jugs or kettles and work in a similar fashion. They offer the power of steam at a good value for money price.

Option 2 - Home Steamers with Hangers​

As the name would suggest, these are for use in the home, and come with a larger steaming unit. As you would imagine, they have a hangar to place your clothes over. Inevitably, these will be a lot more expensive than the smaller portable one described above.

Typically you should expect to pay around £60-70 for one of these. Personally I think they are worth it for what you get, and the time you save.

Steaming Shirts, Dresses and Suits

Option 1 is to get out your steam iron, work out the material you are ironing, figure out the right setting on your iron and then carefully get to work ironing and making sure that you don't burn, singe or ruin anything.

Option 2 - Hang the item on a clothes hanger, switch on your garment steamer, and apply steam to the hanging item and watch the wrinkles disappear.

Seeing is believing right...check out the video below:

Top 3 Rated Portable Garment Steamers in the UK

Below I have reviewed what I believe to be the best portable garment steamers. This information is based on actual buyer ratings. There are plenty of these to pick from, but we have gone with the highest buyer rated, the best seller and the most affordable.

You will also find a button underneath each product. By clicking on that, you will be taken to a more detailed review for each model of garment steamer.​

Top 3 Rated Upright Home Garment Steamers in the UK

Below I have reviewed what I believe to be based on actual buyer ratings. Like those above, these have been selected by the highest rated, the best seller and the most affordable.

How To Use A Garment Steamer

If you have never used a clothes or garment steamer before, then like most things in life, there is a right way and a wrong way of doing this. Below I have included a 4 minute video, that shows you the right way. It is worth 4 minutes of your time to find out how to steam properly, and get fast and effective results.​

Most people will buy the cheaper portable or travel garment steamer. This is because when we travel, we still want to look our best, and don't normally have the luxury of bringing our own iron with us. Aside from that, the last thing you want to do on a business trip or a holiday, is to have to stand and iron clothes.

These provide a great and useful alternative, and work really well and are easy to use.

The larger home upright versions I would recommend to anyone, especially for suits and/or dresses. These can quickly remove wrinkles and keep clothes looking new and also feeling fresh.​