Reddit mentions: The best germent steamers

Hi, congrats on your internship. I remember asking myself the same questions at my first office gig. I think you are off to a good start in terms of the look you are going for, but as you mentioned, there are some things you can do for a little more polish.

First off -- buy a steamer pronto! I am happy with this one. I hardly iron anymore at all. When in doubt, turn clothes inside out to steam and use distilled water to prolong the life of your steamer. Try to find the least crumpled top when shopping.

Next - level up on some skin-tone bras for wearing under white and sheer blouses.

Your Monday outfit is beautiful, timeless, and classic but I find black shoes with brown pants to be jarring. Though I do love flats for comfort, a low heeled pump is a more professional look, esp. if you are only 5'1". If you walk a lot in your commute, you can always bring the heels with you and just wear them in the office. Heels vs flats is also seasonal, with summer being more casual. Look around the office and assess. If you are pretty much going to wear these with flats, have them hemmed.

Tuesday is nice but you need a shorter chain instead of the one hitting your collar. Add a subtle bracelet to take some focus off of the neck and balance it out. If I were to get really picky, I would say that maybe this top doesn't fit you; notice the pull across the bust, but it's very slight so no worries. And you wear those heels like a boss! An excellent choice to go with a blend-in color, as that top already has enough going on.

Today's outfit is nicely put together. Being picky about fit, the pants look very loose around your waist which leaves a lot of room for the top to move around. You may need to wear belted pants for a more polished look. Getting even pickier, I think the pants are a teeny bit short for those shoes. In fact, I'd almost swap Monday and today's shoes and see how that looks.

You are off to a great start. Rock on!

TL;DR: Your mind matters more than your appearance, but if you're not going into software, don't get dreadlocks. Thrift a few dress shirts and a suit that fits. Try them on. Go back until you find something fits. TJ Maxx has dress shoes on the cheap. Buy a steamer!

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If you're in a city, go to a thrift store. Find five or six OBDs (Oxford button downs) like this. Go try them on. They should fit to your wrist, not strangle you, and not make you look like you're wearing your dad's clothes. Keep one or two that fit well and don't have missing buttons or obvious tears/ wear. Find slacks that feel comfortable, aren't too baggy, and are khaki, navy blue, or some other conservative color. Rock pink once you feel more comfortable.

Try to find a suit (jacket and slacks on the same hanger made of the same material... don't piece together two different things) that fits at the wrists, isn't too tight, and doesn't hug too tight. Get charcoal or navy. Don't get somethings that was clearly used in a 1980s documentary about pimps of the lower east side.

Buy a shirt that doesn't have a collar that buttons down. Here's an example. This shirt will go underneath your new suit. Buy a tie that matches.

This should cost you a grand total of $40 max at a thrift store. It may take a while. Go every week until you find something that works. Visit different thrift stores. If they're a "vintage" store, they're too pricey. Go to Goodwill.

Go to TJ MAXX or Marshall's or whatever and buy a pair of dress-ish shoes for $35 or $60 bucks. They should look like this. Buy black ones if you've got a black suit, or brown ones if your suit is gray or blue.

Now you should look like a slightly shabbier version of this weird illustration.

Internship wear on the first day is the OBD (oxford button down) plus the slacks, plus a belt, plus your fancy shoes.

Interview wear is what was in the weird illustration: suit, tie, dress shirt that doesn't button at the collar, and fancy shoes.


Secret tip that will help forever: buy a GARMENT STEAMER! Your button down shirts and suits can always get steamed, and it'll take those little creases out that nobody points out, but makes the difference between looking "sharp" and looking "shabby". A $2 shirt from Goodwill that's well-pressed or steamed looks better than a $150 shirt from some mall or men's store that's wrinkled.

A steamer is nice because you don't really have to know what your doing and there's no settings to fiddle with. An iron can ruin a suit, but steam can't really.

If you're not in software engineering, don't get dreadlocks.

Gift cards are always nice - generic ones like Amazon, Michaels, Etsy, or more specific experiences, like a mani/pedi, facial, dinner out?

For items - a nice picture frame if she's done engagement photos? Ultrasonic jewelry cleaner? I personally was a total disaster with organization, "wedding crap" all got stored in Amazon boxes that we collected over time, but maybe nice storage boxes for stuff and folders for contracts? A travel garment steamer to have on hand for last minute stuff? Or to go in a completely different direction, adult coloring books are great for stress relief.

Or, I know a lot of brides debate on what pinteresty getting-ready stuff to get - they're all extra and not necessary, but oh so pretty. So maybe one of those popular personalized hangers for her dress, or a nice robe, or champagne flutes?

I love, love, love this one!!!!!!!!!

Did I mention that I love it??? oh yeah!!!

The best steamer in the world....seriously

I originally got a small handheld one that I wasn’t super impressed with (worked well at first but got gunked up easily, needed refilling constantly) then got this one, which I like a lot better. It heats quickly, is a lot more powerful and the water tank is large so I barely ever have to refill. It usually doesn’t take more than a quick front and back pass over a blouse to get the wrinkles out (longer for hems).

I do find with steaming it’s better to do it ahead of time because the added moisture can wrinkle the clothing really easily if it’s worn right away. So I aim for the night before, or do it first thing in my morning routine.

Once you been doing it for awhile and made a little money and want to reinvest, I highly recommend a garment steamer. It really "freshens" up thrift stuff and gets rid of "thrift store" smell. After I go thrift and come home and steam it all. Takes 3-5 minutes per piece. I'll leave it on hangers till I have time to photograph. I'll paste a link to the one I got. I started in July last year but didnt get a steamer till late October but I'm so thankful I did. My items look amazing and smell very clean. In the future if you decide to get one just remember to use distilled water because hardwater like tap causes build up in the steamer much like a coffee pot. You can get a 2 gallon jug of for $1, but it'll make you'll steamer last for years and years.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYXLK1B/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

I love this one! I originally had this one which I used all the time and it worked fine, but I had to get one that would work in european outlets for travel. I'm glad I did, because I like my new one better. :)

It looks like the bad reviews are from people who can't follow directions. Don't fill it above the "max fill" line and you'll be golden.

I have a Shark brand but it's a little bulky. My mom has something that looks like this one (maybe even smaller?) and it does the job just as well! I feel like hers is Joy Mangano's brand, maybe?

A steamer is a real godsend if you're on the go, just add water and plug it in! Don't overfill though or it spits water on your clothes. Also, as someone who is not a morning person, I recommend checking the weather and picking out your outfit before you go to bed each night. It seems you already have figured out that wrinkles/tears/hair can make a perfectly good outfit look disheveled. Keep a lint roller at work also--set yourself up for success.

Something like this, while a little more expensive, has more power, heat, and holds more water so it’ll do a better job and let you more easily steam your clothes. Highly recommend going a little more expensive on a steamer, though the handheld is perfect for travel!

I love steam blocking! Before I steam-blocked a fair isle project for the first time a few months ago, I didn't understand how colorwork ever looked perfectly even. Steaming makes a huge difference in the appearance of a fair isle item (far more than wet blocking does). For non-colorwork projects, it's about as effective as wet blocking in my experience.

If you have a decent iron with a steam setting, I would recommend using that. I have blocked with both steamers and irons, and while using an iron takes longer, it is equally as effective as a steamer. If you don't, try a nice standard fabric steamer like this one.

I've never been in a smaller city or even a town that didn't have at least one dry cleaning place. They're everywhere.

Maybe in addition to just ironing you could do like total in-home dry cleaning? I've used these kits to some success when I'm too busy to take clothes to the cleaners. Maybe you could get one of these clothing steamers along with ironing and pitch your service as ideal for busy professionals who don't want to deal with the hassle of gathering up their business clothes and dropping them off somewhere, and then having to go pick them up? Your service could be that you come over while they're at work and take care of their clothes with zero effort on their part?

When I hang dry things, I'm careful to snap them out to help work out some of the wrinkles. When I put things in the dryer, I make sure to remove them as soon as the dryer is done and get them folded or hung up. Those two steps help me avoid pretty much all ironing or steaming. Despite that, I have two rayon dresses and two or three shirts that always wrinkle despite my best efforts. I have a little handheld steamer that I got off of Amazon for taking care of those pieces of clothing, because I very much dislike ironing. I use this one and I've been happy with it.

I was planning on bringing my portable steamer to my wedding, but I just found out my venue has one in their getting ready space. I'd check with the bride to see if there will be one for you to use before you buy your own! I have this one from Amazon and it works great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1QE5ME/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uUD4DbPXQC3JB

A steamer like this one works to get wrinkles/folds out without worrying about marks from an iron.

It works best when a second person holds the flag taught while you steam. Be careful when getting close to fingers, it's hot!

Experience: Was an honor guard member for a while and may have burned my fingers several times.

This may sound silly but it came in handy like crazy on my last cruise! Bring a mini clothes steamer. You're not allowed to bring irons and there's nothing worse than dressing to the nines for formal night but having wrinkled clothes from your suitcase. You can get a pretty cheap one on Amazon (like [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MEDCZO5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1))

Also, remember a small backpack or zip-able tote for when you get to port. Something big enough to fit a towel or two, a bottle of water, and any other necessities for the day.

If you're a female and value blow drying your hair, bring your own blow dryer. The ones on the ships are not good at all.

Plastic bags, grocery sized down to sandwich sized. You never know when you need to randomly throw stuff in them to make things waterproof, or even just to separate wet/dirty clothes from clean ones.

Highlighter - sounds silly but this small device will make marking up your daily itinerary so much easier!

This is a weird one but this is one of my go-to's for cruises where I'm doing all you can drink. Make a list before you leave of drinks you've always wanted to try but never want to pay for. On the cruise, you have unlimited drinks in a day so if you try something you don't like, just don't drink it! Some examples I have are various martinis (from extra dry to extra dirty), absinthe, old fashioned, and Bloody Mary's.

You're going to have a blast!

[A memory foam mattress pad] (http://www.amazon.com/Density-Elastic-Memory-Foam-Mattress/dp/B006FLMQ4Q/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1369176977&sr=8-5&keywords=twin+xl+mattress+pad+memory+foam) and a [ROLLING clothes hamper] (http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-HMP-01628-Laundry-Sorter-Rolling/dp/B0041RRPFQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1369177047&sr=1-5&keywords=rolling+clothes+hamper) and a [clothes steamer] (http://www.amazon.com/SteamFast-SF-435W-Compact-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B00070OWMU/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1369177419&sr=1-2&keywords=clothes+steamer) because you'll have to dress up eventually. All these make things 1000x more comfortable and easier. Also, you'll need rolls and more rolls of quarters.

WOULD YOU LIKE A FALAFEL WITH THAT?

Idk it's on Amazon and it's like $70? One of the top results?

ETA this is it. I definitely recommend closing the door to the room and letting the room steam up a little (use a small room like a bathroom). This gets any creases in the fabric extra loosened. Sometimes when the room is really steamy I don't even have to use the steamer for some wrinkled items.

This is the one I have:
http://smile.amazon.com/Perfect-Commercial-Garment-Steamer-PS-250/dp/B003DLUFV2/

About 6 months after getting it, and using it a lot without distilled water, it stopped working. To the manufacturer's credit they replaced it completely free with very little hassle. It's held up well enough for a year now after only using distilled water, which they recommend to avoid buildup in the system.

One other issue is sometimes I have to hold the hose vertically for a few seconds to restart the steam flow mid session. Even with these issues the steamer is awesome to have.

I have this Jiffy steamer, which is AMAZING, truly. As far as a handheld steamer goes, I prefer the Rowenta over the Jiffy—I only had two handhelds because I left water in one and had major mineral buildup. I don't know much about other brands.

I got the Jiffy after my mother got one on a recommendation from a friend that sells clothing. Since then, I see them everywhere—tucked in a corner at J.Crew, etc. They seem to be the industry standard.

The full size Rowenta ones are apparently excellent. My friend bought one and loves it- https://www.amazon.com/Rowenta-Compact-Garment-Operated-1500-Watt/dp/B006VPLS04/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493879279&sr=8-1&keywords=steamer+rowenta

https://www.amazon.com/Conair-Extreme-Steam-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B006CR9KGA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa

Here is an example. It’s a handheld steamer that you would use to take wrinkle out of clothes. It also deodorizes. It’s great to use even with a normal mattress. I steam my mattress all the time. There are some that are specific for even helping to get rid of bed bugs and such - which is great as a preventative measure.

We use steamers a lot, before we ship to a customer or when we unpack samples before hanging them up, and I have learned that you need one that makes a lot of steam. Small hand held ones are pretty ineffective. Rowenta Master Valet is really good. Pricey, but worth it, and better than some of the commercial steamers I have previously owned.

the collar is hard to keep straight but if you use a good collar stay (something metal) then it should keep properly. Also keep a bottle of wrinkle releaser at her place (http://www.amazon.com/Mojito-Natural-Wrinkle-Release-Spray/dp/B008BCQB6G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408900089&sr=8-1&keywords=wrinkle+release ). Before you go to bed spray the shirt and let it hang, when you wake up the shirt will be wrinkle free. OR get a small steamer for her place (http://www.amazon.com/Steamfast-SF-435-Compact-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B00070OWMU/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1408900143&sr=1-2&keywords=steamer) and steam your shirt in the morning or before bed. I use both regularly and rarely have to resort to using an iron.

I've used this Conair steamer for a year and a half


It works really well: heats up in 30-60 seconds, comes with some helpful attachments, budget-friendly (~$30). The water chamber lasts me 2-4 garments before I have to refill it (and refill is super easy, I just keep a water bottle next to it so I don't have to go to my kitchen in the middle of steaming)


The only downside to this one is portability. It's not huge, but it's definitely too big to pack in luggage

PureSteam Portable Fabric Steamer... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ORC2Z2S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This is the one I have. It’s fantastic. Fits in a small packing cube (get one that’s water tight).

It’s an indulgence but for work travel who cares.

I use it in lieu of an iron whenever I travel and it works incredibly well.

One note ; for international travel you need a dual voltage one that is bigger and more expensive.

So here’s the one I have

Conair ExtremeSteam GS23 C... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CR9KGA?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Works great. You just need to not be afraid of how close you are putting the steamer on the clothes. Like, I have it pretty much touching it, but I only need to do a quick swipe by a wrinkled spot and it’s good to go.

The ones with the fully metal heads are indestructible and work so well. The metal head can help because it kind of doubles as an iron. This is a newer version of the exact one that has my heart!

This one is hella nice and works like a champ:

http://www.amazon.com/Rowenta-Compact-Garment-Operated-1500-Watt/dp/B006VPLS04

This clothes steamer.

Pretty much the best invention on the planet.

Jiffy is usually what is recommended by some of my friends who work in media.

http://www.amazon.com/Jiffy-Steamer-Residential-1300-Watt-Garment/dp/B0000665TD/ is a good deal for a solid machine - check out the reviews on it.

I bought a portable clothes steamer as I honestly suck at ironing. Best money I've spent and my clothes always look good.
http://www.amazon.com/SteamFast-SF-435W-Compact-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B00070OWMU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370135857&sr=8-2&keywords=clothes+steamer

I have this one: PAX Powerful Clothes/Fabric/Garment Steamer. Wrinkle Remover/Clean/Sanitize/Sterilize/Defrost. Perfect for Home/Travel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0HQ1KL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zVMwCbRA6K02E

It was on sale when I bought it, looks like it’s $20 now. On stubborn wrinkles I have to pull the fabric taut with my free hand while steaming. I have used it on cotton, wool, linen, silk, and polyester/viscose/blends of mystery fabrics. I haven’t had a problem with damp fabric except for when I have stupidly overfilled the max fill line and then the steamer ‘burped’ water on my clothes.

I got this one at Target originally (I think).

1. Way faster than ironing.
   
2. I also have a travel iron that takes for.ev.er to heat up and never actually steams my clothes well.
   
3. I originally bought this for my clothing resale stuff, so I've used it on a ton of different fabrics and never had a problem.
   
4. I'm 5'3 and it's taller than me, for sure lol
   
5. Just surprised at how quickly it heats up and how well it works!
   
6. I hate ironing with a fiery passion. This is so much better.
   

I do product photography, and shoot tons of apparel. It all has to be steamed. I have used this steamer to steam easily 3,000 pieces over the last two years. There are days where we never turn it off. Just keep adding water and it never stops. Have never done any maintenance on it either. Probably should...

Its pricy, but seems to be a great product.
https://www.amazon.com/J-2000-Jiffy-Garment-Steamer-Plastic/dp/B0000665TD/ref=sr_1_19?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1491155821&sr=1-19&keywords=clothes+steamer

The best thing we ever got was a steamer. It's actually like an upright iron - you hang a heat-proof protector over your door, then hang your clothes on it and use the steamer to get the wrinkles out. I know irons have the steam option, but being upright is so much more intuitive not to mention faster than trying to figure out how to jam a sleeve in to the triangle thingy on the ironing board.

Edit: if anyone is interested, we got the Shark steam iron. There is also one from Conair for half the price but I don't know how good it is.

Used this for the last three years while traveling regularly for work. Does a great job. Just make sure not to steam your suit if it's fused--those must be ironed.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ORC2Z2S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RFSTBbBW6SFA0

Yes, especially the steamer I have at home.

This is the Jiffy Metal Head Steamer I use at home every morning.

It's so powerful it'll get out any wrinkles on even the most difficult shirts that are super starchy. I'll steamer shirts with this first before putting them in my suitcase to go on a trip, and then I'll use my travel steamer to get those small wrinkles out once I arrive.

But day to day, you need a big steamer like this to get the job done.

Unless you clean the bottom of your pots like taking the chrome off a trailer hitch, seriously, get a cheap travel clothes steamer and hang the clothes over a door if you don't have a steaming bored. They are like $20 bucks.

Edit: Exact model I have. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00070OWMU?cache=4ab21e24ab8f63e0d3cc07aa21679b6e&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1407719700&sr=8-2#ref=mp_s_a_1_2

I have the Pure Enrichment one from Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ORC2Z2S/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've had it since 2015. I've tried the "shower as steamer" thing and never worked for me. This steamer works great. I use it as an alternative to ironing (I find ironing more difficult and plus I don't want to have to own an iron + an ironing board/mat). I also use it to do a light clean (really focus on areas like collars/ arm pits, sleeves) on some dry-clean only delicates, which allows me to wear them 3-10 times before needing to take to the cleaner. It kills bacteria so you won't have odor issues.

I bought a Jiffy Steamer a while back, knowing it was well made, but the thing that really sold me on mentioning it now in this thread is that it wasn't just well made, but came with a full circuit diagram of how the parts work. Presumably if it goes wrong in the next 20 years, I just go down to radio shack, buy the electric part that blew, and fix it.

I am willing to spend more money on equipment like this, knowing that it'll last. I suppose this is a BIFL question, but anybody else have similar experiences with other similar equipment? I want to put in the money up front for an awesome set of household equipment, then live off that forever.

I bought this conair steamer on amazon a few years ago and love it!

I own this Conair steamer. Is it safe to use the lower heat setting for a 100% silk top and a 100% wool skirt (which has a liner)? Thanks in advance!

This steamer saved my life:
Conair Extreme Steam Hand Held Fabric Steamer with Dual Heat; White / Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CR9KGA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5EJsDbTZ3JGM6

>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYXLK1B/?ref=idea\_lv\_dp\_ov\_d

that's a nice one! I'm looking forward to investing in a steamer like this :) I have a handheld one right now and I need to refill all the time while I steam.

Yeah I have this, Conair ExtremeSteam Hand Held Fabric Steamer with Dual Heat; White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CR9KGA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_u5GMzbQ2P57HR.

PureSteam Portable Fabric Steamer... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ORC2Z2S?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf


This is the best one. I carry it in my tom bihn aeronaut all the time. Doesn’t take much space and it’s so nice to have. My only real luxury.


Only thing is it doesn’t work in Europe - I had it over there and it blew the fuse on my converter

I'll probably go 10 times before dry cleaning, but often I will just avoid buying and wearing such fabrics (I'm so lazy). However, my always-at-the-cleaners friend has one of those amazing standing steamers and she hardly ever has to pay for professional dry cleaning anymore because of it. Depending on how many garments you get dry cleaned, something like this may pay for itself very quickly (there are cheaper options, too).

I've used 2 steamers (mine and my roommate's), this one and this one. Personally haven't had any issues with either of them after 9 months of use between 3 roommates. I prefer the first one because it:

• heats up faster (in like 20 seconds, what a madman)
  
  
• stronger/more steam
  
  
• fits a bit more water (can do like 3 shirts compared to 2)
  
  
• easier to use (the Rowenta one is really awkward. It lacks as an iron and lets out very little steam as a steamer)
  
  The 2nd one is smaller/lighter, but it's just not as efficient. If I'm steaming a tee, it takes longer to straighten out all the wrinkles (1min vs 3min). Sure it isn't much of a difference, but you can really feel it for formal button-ups.

This little guy has been awesome when travelling. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0HQ1KL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_udQTBbHXH750B

This is the steamer I bought to do my couch and bed and everything that cant be washed/dryed. It works amazing!

Try one of these.

Absolutely amazing.

I like it; consider something like a steamer to remove wrinkles:

http://www.amazon.com/Conair-Extreme-Steam-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B006CR9KGA

I just bought [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Conair-ExtremeSteam-Fabric-Steamer-White/dp/B006CR9KGA/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1506025057&sr=1-1&keywords=conair%2Bsteamer&th=1) one the other day. I like it so far, it heats up fast and is easy to use. The only thing I don't like is that it is kind of bulky, so even if it's handheld, I wouldn't necessarily want to travel with it.

Is this a place to ask about garment steamers? I am looking to buy one for my clothes. Was wondering which one was better this one from Costco, Sams Club, or one of these from Amazon or this one

I've had this steamer on my wishlist for awhile. I don't own it, but the reviews seem good enough.

My old roommate has this one and loves it for her work clothes.

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This is the one I have, bought it in 2015 and still going strong.

Link

• Use a garment steamer. If you can't get your hands on one, try hanging your suit in the bathroom while taking a shower. If you can't do that either, take it to a dry cleaner and ask them to help get the wrinkles out.
  
  
  
• When it needs it. And to be clear, you should never "wash" a suit (like in a washing machine or even by hand in a bucket of water etc.)—always always always get suits and jackets dry cleaned. You don't want to do this too often because the chemicals used in dry cleaning can break down the fibers in the wool, so take it in if there's an obvious issue (a stain, a funky smell, etc.) or maybe no more than a couple times a year.
  
  
  
• I use a couple of old Altoids tins, but it's kinda up to you.

Never used a steamer on clothes, for wrinkles? Something like this would work?

Well, that's subjective I suppose. I don't get satisfaction from ironing, and get impatient with all the little fixes and set ups in the process of ironing one item. I also find the sound of opening or closing an ironing board to be really awful. Ironing is not satisfying to me, yet I feel satisfied when my kitchen is clean after putting in the work. Steaming takes about 5-10 seconds per item, so I feel satisfied when I have a bundle of pants, shirts and skirts on hangers that took me a few minutes to have "work ready". For me, it was a game changer in that I started wearing nicer clothes to work, instead of saving them for later because they needed ironing. It was a a life-hack for me. Maybe not for everyone. I use this:

https://ww.amazon.com/d/Garment-Steamers/Rowenta-Steamer-Clothes-Garment-Built/B009IMYS7M

[This Pur-Steam PS-910 ](PurSteam PS-910 Heavy Duty Powerful Fabric Steamer with Fabric Brush and Garment Hanger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JP45F7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BZDGzbN489X0G)

PurSteam PS-910 Heavy Duty Powerful Fabric Steamer with Fabric Brush and Garment Hanger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JP45F7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_630RzbKQYMNWX

Buy a steamer(ie:http://www.amazon.com/SteamFast-SF-435W-Compact-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B00070OWMU ) and steam them. Other than that, dishwasher top rack with cups on top holding them down (it works).

I bought this one by Rowenta and love it. This model is $140 but there is a link in there to the $100 version too.
Rowenta on Amazon

This is the one I have...with the metal head. I apparently paid $189 for it when I bought it, and it's now $199. This thing absolutely rules, I promise.

I've seen them using steamers.
Like this:

https://www.amazon.com/J-2000-Jiffy-Garment-Steamer-Plastic/dp/B000B6QCAA/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1493330904&sr=1-1&keywords=jiffy%2Bsteamer&th=1

Got a cheaper version of this at Target. It was like $20.

I have this and I am very happy with it. I use it for most things (except where you need a sharp crease), and for blocking.

This is all I can find but it looks about the same. It's not all that light weight or compact but it has worked well for me. 800 Watts ought to do the trick.

I own a kilt shop. This handheld steamer is our little workhorse. It even has a pleat attachment.

Conair Steamer

https://www.amazon.com/Conair-ExtremeSteam-Handheld-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B01J7O5SJ2

I have this one (or some variant that looks the same) and it works soooo well

PAX brand - got mine on Amazon. Heats up in a minute or less!

Was on sale, worth 140$ CAD.

You shouldn't be paying that much. This is the model I got.

I just bought a $35 travel steamer on Amazon, considering I really only need to do two or three shirts at a time.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00070OWMU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01

I use the Shark brand steamer. Always use bottled or distilled water, tap water will leave calcium stains on your delicates

Edit: link

>https://www.amazon.com/Conair-ExtremeSteam-Handheld-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B01J7O5SJ2

If on ERAS you see a program listed as "Participating" but they do not have an NRMP code, it means it is pre-match.

This is the same model I have, But the price has gone up to $24.99 (with a used one available at $18.99). There are many streamers available at a similar price point, just check the reviews before ordering.

PureSteam Fabric Steamer

Go with the Shark Press and Refresh Steamer and never look back.

https://www.amazon.com/Shark-Press-and-Refresh-GS500/dp/B0047E11LC

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0047E11LC/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1398565806&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40

This one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ORC2Z2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use Joy My Little Steamer for travel. And I use Puresteam with clothes hanger for home.

i have a compact steamfast! it's worked for 3 years and i've used it on clothes, cosplay wigs, curtains, everything. you can get them on amazon!

Rowenta. I have this model:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001O2SNGG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1381751351&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Is this the same steamer you have?

PurSteam PS-910 Heavy Duty Powerful Fabric Steamer with Fabric Brush and Garment Hanger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JP45F7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_x9hAyb6WWFDYE

It's $70... the low price has me weary.

I have this one. I use distilled water in it because tap water where I live is hard and causes scale/buildup. As part of my Sunday evening prep for the week, I pick out my work outfits and steam them all at once.

My roommate had this one and I used it all the time. Looking at reviews, it seems hit or miss though in terms of quality: http://www.amazon.com/Conair-Extreme-Hand-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B006CR9KGA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

I also recommend a Jiffy Steamer for wrinkles if you hate ironing. I am lazy, so it is way faster and easier (plus you cant damage clothes) than an iron.

Not as easy as the spray though.

I use this conair one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CR9KGA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_tcC2DbBT0A7P3

It does have a small tank but I have a weak upper body so it allows me to rest. Also stores well in a linen closet

Mine isn't small, but I really love my Rowenta Compact Valet steamer. Rowenta also makes a hand-held travel steamer. Before that I had a Conair Extreme Steam that died after a week of extreme steaming on my part. I exchanged it for the Rowenta, no regrets.

Jiffy Steamer J-2000... although it looks in that photo that they changed the steamer head from cast metal and wood to something else. Not sure what that's about. Anyway, everything is very durable and also replaceable should one part fail.

I use this mat and this steamer. You can buy a blocking mat anywhere online but the puzzle mat is the exact same thing and it's much cheaper. I steam block all my acrylics with the hand steamer and for my wool I just get it wet in the sink with cold water, pat out the excess, and then pin onto the blocking mat and let dry.

It was one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006CR9KGA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502447467&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Conair+steamer&psc=1

I wrapped a medium pile microfiber around the head and using the high heat setting I went over everything with light to medium pressure (the head is hard plastic so I didn't want to grind into any of the surfaces). I then used the detail brush + interior detailer/leather cleaner to agitate. Last I wiped the surface clean with a second microfiber. I repeated those steps until no more cleaning could be achieved or it began to feel like pushing any further began to risk damaging the surfaces.

I bought this steamer a while back and it shits all over ironing. You can take a shirt that's in a goddamned ball and have it looking good in 5 minutes. Plus you don't have to worry about creasing or scorching or handling a stupid fucking ironing board.

And they're easy as fuck to use. Just literally move the nozzle over the wrinkles.

EDIT - typo