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"Great product for the price"
It's definitely worth the price. Difficult to get used to though-and I have no problems with the traditional iron. After steaming you have to let it hang and "cool off" before doing anything else with it or it will wrinkle all over again. I'm hoping it will get easier with time. I also miss the crisp clean look of an iron.

"One of my favorite gadgets"
I bought one of these a few months ago when it was a "top value" on a shopping network. I'd been thinking about getting one for a long time but I was afraid that it would join the pile of products that I bought, liked a few weeks, and never or rarely used again (I'm a major buyer of gadgets and my pile is large).

This is one of those rare items that I like better now that I've owned it a few months than I did when I first got it. There is a bit of a learning curve. And, when setting it up the directions say to be sure to open the telescoping pole the entire way - you really really need to do this (I didn't at first); if you don't the steam will not flow freely.

At first it took me almost as long to steam a shirt as to iron one, but no more. I can make a shirt look quite nice in minutes. If you buy a lot of easy care fabrics, this is a great device to bring them from just OK to looking great in a very short time. It is also better than ironing for fragile fabrics, corduroy and knits. There are certain things that still need to be ironed to look perfect but I can get almost anything to 95% as nice as when it is ironed and many things look even better. It's also great for touch up when something was fine, but then somehow got a bit wrinkled by being packed too tight in a drawer, closet or suitcase.

My one warning though is that there is a learning curve. I was actually fairly disappointed when I first got it, but now I love it.

"I simply couldn't be happier (here are my tips for success)!"
IMHO, another great tip for GREAT care for your clothing (thus str-ee-tt-cc-hh-ing your budget) is to invest in a professional quality steamer.

I'm not talking about a hand-held style (those have too small of a water reservoir).

Personally I love my Conair GS11 Steamer (it was very affordable and I've worked professionally with ones costing upwards to $300 plus). By using my Pro Steaming Tips below, eliminating just 2-3 trips to the cleaners will cover the cost of the steamer.

Steaming actually conditions fibers, instead of drying them out "or worse scorching 'em". Knit tops steam up in seconds, without stretching out of shape. Steaming doesn't leave that classic "iron" shine that shows up on some fabrics, as irons will. I can steam wrinkles out of beautiful silk (with no water stains, nothing)! I can steam press a pair of slacks, with gorgeous pressed creases in minutes, even heavy denim.

Best yet, my older children are now experts at steaming their own clothes, they all claim it is easier and quicker than ironing. If you teach them how to use the steamer properly, it is no more dangerous than an iron is.

Pro Steaming Quick Tips:

1. Always use distilled water! NEVER store the steamer away with tap water in it. The minerals and sediment in tap water WILL eventually clog everything up, whereas distilled doesn't (distilled is NOT spring, or purified-type bottled water) and is very affordable.

2. Place the steaming wand INSIDE the garment, lifting the fabric up with the wand and steaming the wrinkles out from the inside (eliminating having to hold the fabric taut and burning your hands)!

3. Hang pants with a "pants hanger" upside down by the ends (not the waist). Place the wand (I don't bother with the extension) up and inside the and steaming out the worse wrinkles up and down near the waist. Turn the steamer off (it takes just seconds for the steam to stop) change the steaming head to the creaser-head; clamp the two legs together with the creaser and swoosh down the leg, creasing it. Flip the hanger and swoosh down the second crease (if the fabric is particularly heavy denim, I'll run the head down each leg, instead of both at the same time).

4. Simply cool the fabric (for a minute or two) before wearing or storing in your closet.

Warmly,
Sharon Anne

P.S. If you like these recipes or tips, you will love my website: http://www.sharonanne.com

"Great steamer at a great price!"
I was skeptical to buy a steamer because of all the negative reviews all of them in my price ranged seemed to get. I finally caved and bought this steamer and I am SO GLAD I did. It works wonderfully and it is so easy. Makes getting ready a breeze!

"Midwesterner"
I love, love, love this steamer and haven't had to get the old ironing board and iron out since I bought it. Frankly, I had debated buying one of these for years because I despise ironing and have been known to wear wrinkled clothes rather than take the time to iron them. At this price, I honestly thought I would be sending it back because I doubted it could do the job. I have had several travel steamers and a variety of home cleaning steamers and have been extremely disappointed with all of them because they just didn't work.

This steamer is the exception. It heats up in seconds (much faster than an iron). I keep it in the corner of my bathroom and use it almost every day. I can quickly steam an outfit in a few minutes and be on my way without having to bother with weekly ironing (which I have never been able to force myself to do any way).

The retractable cord is a wonderful feature, it was so easy to put together and is so simple to operate even a technologically handicapped person like myself mastered it right away. It doesn't take up much space like a permanently set-up ironing board does and the steaming actually freshens and helps release stains on woolens enabling me to get more wear out of my suits before drycleaning. That was an unexpected bonus.

All in all, I doubt if you can buy a better one for the money.

 

Conair GS11B Professional Fabric Steamer

List Price : $135.99
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Why I buy this one ?
- Professional steam cleaner for delicate materials and vintage clothing from Conair
- Equipped with a double-insulated hose and removable attachments for storage; foot pedal engages steam power
- Steamer operates at 1400 watts for 1-1/2 hours per tank; automatic shutdown for increased safety
- Travels on rear-locking casters or by provided carrying handle; hangs on telescopic hangar for closet storage
- This item weighs 21.3 pounds upon shipping; 1-year limited warranty


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"Don't know how I did without it", I had an earlier version of this steamer for three years, and it finally broke. It broke because of mineral build-up in the heating element. If you want yours to last, don't use tap water, even if the instructions say it's OK. It will be worth it to use filtered, distilled, or otherwise purified water.

After mine broke, I bought a Rowenta. It was an OK steamer, but its flexible tube was not long enough. It broke for some unknown reason and I used that opportunity to purchase this one at Amazon. It's nice to have the retractable cord, as well as the crease attachment that comes with it. That attachment is very handy for collars, cuffs, and hems, which are difficult to press with a steamer.

This steamer warms-up in a reasonable amount of time and produces plenty of steam. Newbies should understand that you need to develop a technique with a steamer. You can't just run the wand over the fabric and expect it to press-out. You need to hang the garment up, hold the wand in your right hand (if you're right handed) and pull the garment tawt, as if you're stretching it, with your left hand. Slowly run the wand down the fabric and let go just as you get to the hem. To do the hem, use the crease tool. You can use table-cloth weights to keep the fabric tawt while steaming it, but I prefer just to grab it with my other hand.

My jeans look great and stay in shape (no baggy knees) because of the steamer. I'm not scared of cotton, silk, and rayon shirts because I can just run the steamer over them and they'll look like new. The steamer works well over embroidery and beading. My bohemian-style Indian tunics look great because the plackets are straight and the embroidery is flat. The steamer is great for hard-to-iron fabrics like georgette silks and chiffons. It also does a nice job of disinfecting all fabrics, including fine and delicate. After vacuuming your furniture or drapes, you can run the steamer over them and it will do a much nicer job of killing the source of odors, than spraying a chemical all over them.

I leave mine out because its foot-print isn't that big and it can just kind of live in a corner. Since it's on wheels it is easy to take out of the room, too, for when guests come over, etc. I mention that because it's really easy to just have the steamer right there to use whenever needed. Mine's set up near the family room, where it's convenient to steam the laundry items as needed.

Don't forget about your steamer when you need to take a label off of a bottle or open that envelope you sealed before inserting the check. You can steam it right open, put the check in, then re-seal it just like that!

"Dangerous", Dangerous, clumsy, doesnt adequately remove wrinkles even on thin items of clothing. Hard to use without steaming yourself. I recommend getting yourself a nice iron.

"Great product - worth the $75", I have been using my steamer for one month now. I have to say - I love it. It has minor drawbacks but overall I really think its great. I am able to steam my vintage dresses, especially those with rhinestones, sequins, delicate buttons and material, instead of taking them to the dry cleaner just because they got "closet wrinkle"

On the bad side, it's easy to burn yourself, and because of this it is hard to get the edge of the garment straight, but the included straightening attachment helps. It is kind of a bother to take off one attachment and put on another one, so I usually do everything I need to with the regular head attachment, then I go back through the pile using the straightener. Still, it takes less time than ironing.

The big tip I have, and I think other reviewers have mentioned this, is to pull the garment taut as you are steaming it. I usually do so by putting the steamer head inside the garment facing out, then I pull the bottom of the garment tight and pull the steamer head down from the inside. Be careful not to burn yourself though - the steam does come through the fabric.

When doing a long session, I have found that the steamer head will suddenly stop putting out steam and the gurgling noise stops. The first time I thought it had broke. But I waited about 30 seconds and it came back on. I think it just needs a break. This has happened about four more times and each time it comes back on within a minute.

I tell my husband every time I pull out the steamer - I am so glad I bought I and I wish I'd bought it sooner!


"Recommended - but with reservations...", A steamer is a convenient gadget for certain fabrics, at certain times. I am a traditional 'ironer' and thought a steamer might be a nice when I wanted to use my laundry room for something other than an ironing board. After reading all instructions and practicing with it to be sure I knew what I was doing, here's what I've determined:

1. This steamer works wonders on certain kinds of fabrics: polyester, knit, jersey, silk, satin, tulle. Dress clothes come beautifully; doesn't leave 'ironing shine' or marks behind, and playing around to find the right temperature is not an issue. With these fabrics, steaming is actually easier and more effective than ironing (And I've never minded ironing)

2. This particular steamer heats up very quickly and it cools down fast. It stores away nicely - you can stow it in a closet and just pull it out to use it; and doesn't stay in the way like iron/boards do.

3. I don't find steaming effective (at least with this model) if you are using cotton-based or heavy fabrics like denim, all-cotton, courderoy, khaki, seer-sucker, etc. You need the weight of the iron to actally flatten the faric - steam alone is not enough to do the job. Even multiple steamings of the same garment don't take out all of the wrinkles like an iron would. With these materials, throwing them in a dryer for five minutes does a more effective job than a steamer.

4. If you want a crisp looking pair of khakis or jeans, this item isn't for you. The only fabrics that come out cleanly pressed-looking are the dressy fabics or knits. Stay away if you want a fresh look for your casual clothing. Also, don't put freshly steamed clothes on right away - they will be damp. You need to wait a few minutes for the steam to dissipate and dry. Otherwise, they will wrinkle as soon as you put them on (besides being wet!)

Even though I'll still use my iron for my cottons and denims (which makes up most of the clothes I wear on a daily basis), I'll still keep this steamer. I think its a good model, and its really handy for certain items. Hopes this helps...



 
Read this reviews before You buy...

"Great Expectations!!!!", I purchased this item in the hopes that I wouldn't have to use an iron. I found that it couldn't replace one. It took a considerable time to steam a shirt.

The product was easy to ensemble and I was using it in 15 minutes. It certainly takes away the wrinkle but there are parts of the shirt that can be difficult to steam;for example, the collar.

I guess it would be great for things like curtains, etc.

I give the low rating based on the fact I wanted it to replace an iron.


"thrilled!", I used to work in retail and the one thing I missed at home was a steamer to get wrinkles out fast! This steamer is just want I needed and at a very reasonable price. I only have a few complaints. It did not get my linen shirt 100% wrinkle free but certainly took out the majority. Had some trouble around the collar and hem where the fabric is thicker. Also, I would have liked it if there was some place on the machine to store the extra attachments. Otherwise, some good things the description did not mention are that the steamer heats up very quickly so you can use it right away. Also, it has some great foot pedals to turn it on and to retract the cord. The retractable pole is also nice for storage and there is a side hose holder you can use if you choose to store it like this. All in all, a great option if you are looking for a steamer.

"MAKES QUICK WORK OF WRINKLES!", We've found this fabric steamer has several uses. It's perfect for removing the "fall-in" wrinkles that form on a silk vanity skirt, and for freshening draperies.

It's also great for sweaters so they don't have that "ironed flat" look which can flatten the wool's natural nap.

It would be possible to work for up to 90 minutes with this steamer without refilling, which we feel is another advantage.



 
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