Ironing, a task many of us would happily ditch, has become less of a burden for some, thanks to an ingenious gadget found on Amazon. The Swan Handheld Garment Steamer is available for just £19.99, slashed from its regular price of £29.99. This offers customers a tidy saving of £9.99.
It’s designed to be lightweight and capable of tackling even the most relentless creases in garments. The product description touts its stainless steel steamer panel for “delivering even heat distribution,” guaranteeing efficient and effective de-creasing for various materials.
It promises that “wrinkles don’t stand a chance” against it, particularly with its detachable brush that eases out fibres gently as you steam. With a substantial 120ml water tank, the steamer is geared towards meeting daily requirements.
After use, its convenient size makes it simple to store away. Unlike the hefty combo of iron and board, this can be tucked away in a smaller space like a cupboard, reports the Mirror.
The tool has won over many satisfied customers, several of which have gladly replaced their iron with this handy device. Its popularity is clear with thousands of reviews accumulating to an impressive average rating of 4.2 out of five stars.
One said: “I ordered this steamer to get the wrinkles out of my clothes after washing them. As a disabled woman, I can not stand for hours ironing, and it’s a struggle to get my ironing board out, so this steamer has been a godsend!”
Another customer added: “Works great and easy to use. I have a silk dress that I was too scared to iron and this worked great at removing all the creases. Decent size but not too large so can travel with it too.”
A third wrote: “Easy to set up and use. Produces excellent results on garments. Lightweight and easy to handle.” Someone else praised: “I love this item and use it instead of my normal iron. It heats up fast and cools down quickly for storage.”
A fifth person added: “Easy to use. Does what it claims. Very useful. Perfect for delicate items that you don’t want to iron or for those moments when you don’t want the hassle of getting the ironing board out!” Another shopper said: “I’ve not ironed for months since buying this. It’s been a real gamechanger and has left my iron covered in dust!”
Yet, not all customers have been happy with their purchase. One frustrated buyer said: “I was hoping for a quick alternative to ironing a shirt but this took longer and with very little effect on anything but the thinnest material. I think if you persevere and have somewhere you can stretch out your clothing out while you work you may get the hang of it.”
Another cautioned: “You have to hold it really close to the clothes or better if you run it on like an iron. Leaves the clothes slightly damp. Slow to use but wrinkles come out only if you directly use it like an iron. Also limited reach due to the length of the cable.”
For those on the hunt for the ideal substitute for a traditional iron, there are numerous choices available online. Debenhams has slashed the price of its HOMCOM Handheld Garment Steamer to just £21.59, a significant reduction from its original £40. For something akin, shoppers can turn to Argos where the Tower T22014RGB Ceraglide Garment Steamer is also on sale, currently priced at £22.