Clothing steamer recommendations

[toomuchreality]

I have had both home steamers (big with a hose), and portable clothing steamers. I like them.

My most recent portable steamer was great for most things. It got really hot and put out a lot of steam. Plus the face plate heated up, which also helped. However, after only 3 months it stopped steaming, causing me to be in the market for a new one.

I'd rather keep the cost below $70 if possible.

I'm looking for recommendations.
I need one SOON!

Thanks for your help!

[busymom]

I've got a handheld one by Conair that I like.  My only complaint is, it gets kinda heavy if you have a lot of steaming to do.  But, it does heat up quickly, so if you just have one item to steam, it works well.

[toomuchreality]

Jun 12, 2021 19:06:11 GMT -5 busymom said:

I've got a handheld one by Conair that I like.  My only complaint is, it gets kinda heavy if you have a lot of steaming to do.  But, it does heat up quickly, so if you just have one item to steam, it works well.

That's what mine was that just broke after only a few months. I really liked it, but it didn't hold much water and was heavy. I didn't like having to crease on the top. I couldn't figure out how to use it. Too awkward. Maybe if I'd had it longer.
How do you store yours? Upside down?

[toomuchreality]

I probably won't get another Conair. I wasn't impressed with their customer service. Even the time I called expecting to get a recomendation and make a purchase. (They couldn't bother giving me a recommendation, so I didn't make a purchase.)

[busymom]

Jun 12, 2021 20:10:33 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

Jun 12, 2021 19:06:11 GMT -5 busymom said:

I've got a handheld one by Conair that I like.  My only complaint is, it gets kinda heavy if you have a lot of steaming to do.  But, it does heat up quickly, so if you just have one item to steam, it works well.

That's what mine was that just broke after only a few months. I really liked it, but it didn't hold much water and was heavy. I didn't like having to crease on the top. I couldn't figure out how to use it. Too awkward. Maybe if I'd had it longer.
How do you store yours? Upside down?

     I really don't store it any special way.  Just roll up the cord, and put it in the bathroom cabinets.  It's kinda bulky though.  If I could find something lighter weight that works, I'd get it, but it DOES remove wrinkles quickly, so that's why I keep it. 

[toomuchreality]

Jun 12, 2021 21:09:14 GMT -5 busymom said:

Jun 12, 2021 20:10:33 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

That's what mine was that just broke after only a few months. I really liked it, but it didn't hold much water and was heavy. I didn't like having to crease on the top. I couldn't figure out how to use it. Too awkward. Maybe if I'd had it longer.
How do you store yours? Upside down?

     I really don't store it any special way.  Just roll up the cord, and put it in the bathroom cabinets.  It's kinda bulky though.  If I could find something lighter weight that works, I'd get it, but it DOES remove wrinkles quickly, so that's why I keep it. 

I bet we had the same one and you've had good luck, while I didn't. When mine worked, it worked well. And worked better than most of the others I've used. My favorite non portable clothing steamer was a Rowenta. It would probably still be working, if I hadn't accidentally left it plugged in all day when I wasn't home.
I wish the Conair would have lasted longer.I'm having a hard time finding one that works as well as it did.
I do like the larger water capacity of the home steamer.