Modern steamers can compete with even the most popular iron models. All the positive aspects of these devices, both hand-held and floor-standing, are especially noticeable when ironing various things that are difficult to handle with an ordinary iron, for example, with clothes made of delicate fabrics. Having monitored the steamer market from the cheapest to the top models and compared their characteristics, based on hundreds of customer reviews, I am ready to present a rating of the best steamers in 2020. I am sure that this article will help you not only choose the right model, but also save you money.
TOP 5 floor standing steamers of 2020
Kitfort KT-913
My rating opens with the model KT-913 from the Kitfort company with a 1550 W boiler. It delivers steam with a pressure of 1.5 bar. This is the average among colleagues and competitors. You can choose from four options for steam delivery: silk, polyester, cotton, linen. The outlet steam temperature ranges from 100 to 130 degrees, the steam supply is 35g per minute. The tank has a volume of 1.3 liters, if it is empty, the device will turn off automatically, the protection will work. It can work only 40 minutes. There is also a function for adjusting the steam supply. The device is equipped with a durable 1.7 meter long hose and a 1.6 meter power cord. Height with mounted stand and hanger is 165 cm and dead weight 4.7 kg. The delivery set includes a brush attachment and a clamp attachment.
Benefits:
- Affordable price.
- Removable water tank.
- Convenient iron.
- It steams well.
Disadvantages:
- Informative instruction, no images, only text.
- Short hose if you have to steam curtains.
- There are no casters.
- Flimsy build and carry handle.
The model is a success primarily due to its cost, which is 7200 rubles. But despite such a price tag, the device copes well with its main duty - steaming things. It does not wrinkle, wrinkle, and does not spray on clothes, unlike some models. The steamer has practically no drawbacks, but I do not have enough wheels in it for greater mobility and the length of the hose, which is so necessary when steaming curtains and curtains. I also wanted the manufacturer to change the instructions and add images to it, and not just bare text.
Grand Master GM-Q5 Multi / R
The Grand Master model is equipped with a 1950 W boiler, the maximum steam output is 70 g / min at a pressure of 3.5 bar, which is more than that of the KT-913. The removable water tank has a volume of 2.3 liters, the operating time before refueling is 60 minutes, which is 20 minutes longer than the Kitfort KT-913. The outlet steam temperature ranges from 60 to 180 degrees by adjusting the steam supply. The device is equipped with a steam readiness indicator, an indicator of the end of water in the boiler, an indicator of the switched on steam generator. I would like to note the presence of an anti-drip system, which is simply necessary. The steam iron is made of stainless steel, due to which it does not oxidize and conducts steam faster.The steamer is equipped with a 1.85 meter hose and a 1.7 meter power cord. Height with stand and hanger installed is 156 cm and dead weight 5.6 kg. I was very surprised and at the same time pleased with the scope of delivery, which includes: Floor mop nozzle, glass nozzle, cone nozzle, steam nozzle, steam gun, extension tube, cotton brush cover, soft bristled brush, trouser clip , collar steamer, heat-resistant plastic board, teflon mitten, funnel for water filling. Even top models cannot boast of such an extensive set, but most of these devices must be purchased separately.
Benefits:
- High power.
- Stainless steel steam iron.
- It steams well.
- There are casters for greater mobility.
- Large delivery set.
Disadvantages:
- An unpleasant odor often develops during steaming.
- It copes poorly with men's shirts.
- Overcharge.
- Much of the kit must be purchased separately.
The price is 14,000 rubles. Quite an interesting model with high power, an extensive scope of delivery, however, most of which must be purchased separately. The device copes well with almost any type of fabric, easily steaming both thin and thick fabrics. But the steamer copes badly with men's shirts and this did not affect its cost in any way, and in my opinion, it is overpriced.
Philips GC557 / 30 ComfortTouch
The model from the world giant Philips is equipped with a 2000 W boiler with a maximum steam supply of 40 g / min, which is almost 2 times less than in the Grand Master GM-Q5 Multi / R. The removable water tank has a volume of 1.8 liters. The outlet steam temperature ranges from 80 to 130 degrees due to the steam supply adjustment, which has as many as 5 options. The device uses FlexHead technology, which allows you to easily smooth the bottom of your clothes without having to bend over. The flexible outsole provides maximum contact so more steam penetrates the fabric. The device also has additional very nice chips in the form of an elongated StyleBoard, due to which stability is ensured during steaming, the unique Hang & Lock lock perfectly fixes things for more convenient steaming, the descaling system and the function of automatic standby will help you if you forgot to add water to the steamer, the device will simply go into standby mode. The steamer is equipped with a 1.3 meter hose and a 1.6 meter power cord.
Benefits:
- Stylish design.
- FlexHead technology.
- 5 modes of steam supply.
- Extended StyleBoard.
Disadvantages:
- There is no steam on / off button, i.e. steam is on constantly.
- Short hose and power cord.
- Low maximum steam output.
- Incomprehensible and inconvenient operating instructions.
- Frequent marriage.
The price tag is about 16,000 rubles. The device looks stylish and immediately strikes the eye, but it is not particularly attractive to most buyers. The steamer does not have any outstanding technical features or innovative systems other than the FlexHead. It is inconvenient to use, primarily because of the short hose, the extended StyleBoard can only be positioned vertically, it cannot be laid down. In addition to all this, this model often has a defect in the iron itself and in the steam regulation system, so carefully check the device before buying. The price is clearly overpriced considering all the shortcomings and frequent defects of this model, but this is Philips, hence the high cost.
RUNZEL PRO-300 TurboSteam
A very curious model with a 2200 W boiler, this is slightly more than the Philips GC557 / 30 ComfortTouch and much more than the Kitfort KT-913. Steam delivery is 55g / min at a maximum pressure of 3.5 bar. The removable water tank has a volume of 2.2 liters, the operating time until refueling is 120 minutes, 3 times longer than in Kitfort KT-913. The outlet steam temperature is 100 degrees.The model has a 2-level steam supply adjustment: delicate and maximum, for example, in the Philips GC557 / 30 ComfortTouch, this adjustment has 5 levels. The steamer also has a shutdown system if there is not enough water in the tank, an anti-drip system, an automatic cord winding, wheels for greater mobility. The steamer has a 1.6 meter hose and a 1.7 meter power cord. Height with mounted stand and hanger is 175 cm and dead weight 7.7 kg.
Benefits:
- Attractive appearance.
- High power.
- The volume of the water tank.
- Working hours.
- Robust case.
- Copes well with all types of fabrics.
Disadvantages:
- The hose often kinks, shutting off the steam supply.
- Short hose.
- Should only work with distilled water.
The manufacturer has got a very interesting and high-quality model, which has practically no flaws. The device steams perfectly, does not spray water and can work for 120 minutes without refilling with water, which is an excellent result. You may be inconvenienced by the fact that the steamer should work only with distilled water, but there is a way out, you can fill the tank with water purified with an ordinary home filter or boiled. The cost of the model is 17,000 rubles.
MIE Grande
The leader among floor standing steamers is the MIE Grande model. The device is equipped with a 2280 W boiler, steam supply is 85g / min and produces a steam boost of 5 bar, which is the largest indicator among the above models. The model has the smallest water tank, only 1.2 liters, in this indicator it loses even to the most budgetary model Kitfort KT-913. The outlet steam temperature is 150 degrees. The steamer implements interesting features, for example, the board stands out for its compactness, its angle of inclination can change, you can set the surface at an inclination of 30 ° –60 ° –90 ° –180 °. The iron has a ceramic sole and its head can be rotated 90 °. There is also protection against drops, regulation of the steam supply, an automatic shutdown system in case of lack of water, a Double Heating System that provides separate switching on of the iron and the steam generator. The steamer has a 1.35 meter hose and a 2 meter power cord. Height with installed stand and hanger is 155 cm and dead weight 6.4 kg.
Benefits:
- Nice appearance.
- Compactness.
- High power and steam boost.
- Heating system Double Heating System.
- The rotating head on the iron.
- Board with the ability to install at different slopes.
- Long power cord.
Disadvantages:
- Small volume of the water tank.
- Short hose.
- Flimsy plastic side mount for ironing.
- Noises when working.
- Low maximum rack height.
This model rightfully takes the first place in my rating. Despite the fact that the device is equipped with a small water tank, a short hose and a low stand, the steamer perfectly copes with its main task due to its high power and the force of steam shock. And if you take into account all the technological capabilities of the board and ironing, then the process of steaming things will turn from torture into pleasant work that will not take much time. The device is equipped with everything you need, there is nothing superfluous in it, everything is simple and accessible to any user. The cost of this model is 17,500 rubles, and this price is fully consistent with the quality of the device.
TOP 5 handheld garment steamers in 2020
Scarlett SC-GS135S10
Scarlett's 1500 Watt rated device opens and delivers a maximum steam output of 60 g / min. The water tank has a volume of 0.280 liters, this figure is more than that of competitors above. The appliance is equipped with an auto-off system: when the water runs out, the steamer will turn off. The length of the power cord is 1.8 meters.
Benefits:
- The volume of the water tank.
- Good steam per minute.
Disadvantages:
- Not technologically advanced.
- Lack of various sensors.
- Leaves drops on clothes.
- Overcharge.
The price is 3600 rubles. The Scarlett model is a simple device without any additional chips, unlike Xiaomi or Kitfort. The device stands out for its capacious water tank and good steam supply, and more, in my opinion, it has no advantages. Like the above steamers, it also periodically leaves drops on things. But all this does not prevent him from perfectly coping with steaming not only things, but also bed linen. I think the price is too high, given that the steamer does not have such a variety of sensors and systems as in the above models.
Xiaomi GT-301W
The next participant in the rating is a model from Xiaomi. Power of 1200 W provides high pressure steam supply at a speed of 22 g / min and operating time up to 7-8 minutes. The water tank has a small size of 0.15L. The outlet steam temperature is 132 degrees. The device has aluminum alloy steam vents and a ceramic-coated sole with a special anionic coating. The device uses a pressure boiler that heats the water. Due to the rapid heating and increased pressure, dry, rather than wet, steam is formed, which penetrates even deeper into the tissue without leaving drops on it. Additional chips are provided in the form of a smart temperature sensor and a fuse, due to which two stages of protection are obtained, that is, if the heater temperature exceeds 140 ° C, they automatically turn off the power. The manufacturer also equipped the device with dry running protection. A water heating sensor is built into the device, if it is on, it means the water is heating, if it has gone out then heating is over. The device has a 2.2 meter long power cable.
Benefits:
- Stylish appearance.
- Steam temperature.
- High-quality assembly and materials.
- Heating sensor.
- Additional systems.
Disadvantages:
- Small water tank.
- Not suitable for steaming bed linen or curtains.
Xiaomi, as always, pleased us with a high-quality and inexpensive device with fairly good technical characteristics. He easily copes with shirts, T-shirts, trousers, but hardly copes with bed linen, but if you decide to steam it, you will have to draw water every 7 minutes due to the small volume of the water tank. The price is 2000 rubles, and this price tag is fully consistent with the quality of this device.
Kitfort KT-929
The Kitfort model has a striking modern design that immediately attracts attention. The device is equipped with a water pump with a maximum power of 1600 W, which delivers steam up to 20 g / min and produces a steam boost with a force of 2 bar. The water tank has a volume of 0.24 liters, which is more than that of the Xiaomi GT-301W. The device is equipped with an automatic shutdown function, a water shortage shutdown system, anti-scale protection and 2-mode steam regulation. An interesting feature is the presence of an LCD display, which displays the indicators of the indicators of the lack of water indicator, steam intensity and the standby indicator. The length of the power cord is 1.9 meters, which is slightly shorter than that of the Xiaomi GT-301W.
Benefits:
- Water tank 0.24l.
- LCD display.
- Various protection systems.
- Disadvantages:
- Design.
Disadvantages:
- A bit heavy.
- Sometimes it leaves drops on clothes.
- Frequent marriage.
A good model from a Russian manufacturer is primarily distinguished by the volume of the water tank and the LCD display, the display is convenient and informative. The device does its job well, but after about 2 months it starts to leave drops on things. Many users note that the device comes with a defective sensor for filling the water tank, so be careful. The cost of this model is 2900 rubles.
Philips GC361 / 20 Steam & Go
The Philips device stands out for its small dimensions, has a power of 1200 W, which provides a maximum steam supply of 22 g / min, which is already 3 times less than that of the Scarlett SC-GS135S10.The steamer is equipped with a very small 70 ml water tank, which is the lowest among all the models in my rating. The steamer features SmartFlow technology, which heats the soleplate to the optimal temperature, safe for all types of fabrics, and does not leave wet spots. There is an indicator on the case indicating the readiness to use. The power cord is 3 meters long.
Benefits:
- Small garabiry.
- SmartFlow technology.
- Power cord 3 meters.
- Build quality.
Disadvantages:
- Very small water tank.
- The water container is loose.
- Cools down for a long time.
The price is about 4000 rubles. The Philips model remains one of the most popular on the market, despite its miniature water tank, which is enough for about 3 T-shirts and then you need to draw water again. It steams shirts, bed linen and even silk well, its power is quite enough for this. After work, the steamer will cool down for about 5 minutes, and it is a pity that the manufacturer did not provide any support for it, or you have to carefully put it on its side to hang some hole.
RUNZEL VAG-160 Plantag
Runzel's 1500W model is the leader among handheld steamers, delivering 40 ml / min of steam at 3.5 bar impact force. The 360 ml water tank, which is clearly larger than the Scarlett SC-GS135S10 and even more so the Philips GC361 / 20 Steam & Go, will provide you with 12 minutes of continuous operation before you have to go back to fetch water. The outlet steam temperature is 130 degrees. The device has a steam supply adjustment: constant and by pressing. The manufacturer has equipped the device with the Drip-Stopper anti-drip function and the Auto-AllOff function, if you suddenly forget it is plugged in, and an automatic shutdown system if the steamer runs out of water. Power cord length 1.85m.
Benefits:
- The volume of the water tank.
- Steam impact force.
- Auto-AllOff function.
- High build quality.
- Adjustment of steam supply with a button.
Disadvantages:
- A short jet of steam.
- It does not steam horizontally at a water level of less than half due to the design feature.
- Small power cord.
A powerful, beautiful steamer will definitely save you time. Handles shirts, T-shirts, trousers and even coats with ease. There is one drawback that upset me very much, the manufacturer did not take into account that with horizontal steaming, when about half of the water remains, the device practically does not drop steam. Considering the cost of this model, it is 4500 rubles, the manufacturer had to avoid such ridiculous shortcomings. Also, in my opinion, the power cord is short, in the Philips GC361 / 20 Steam & Go model it is 3 meters long, but here it is only 1.85 cm, for many buyers, as it turned out, this is not enough.
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What is a steamer and how does it work?
Please note that modern technologies are developing intensively and although devices such as steamers for home use appeared on the market quite recently, they proudly managed to win the trust of many housewives and are popular. With their help, you will quickly, and most importantly, effortlessly bring any item from your wardrobe into proper form.
As you may have guessed from the name, the "steamer" is a device that performs a wide range of functions, which is based on the strong effect of steam on the surface of textiles. The design has a water tank that heats up to high temperatures. As a result of boiling, a stream of steam enters a flat nozzle, with which the fabric is processed. Due to the strong pressure, the fibers of the material tend to "relax", allowing the surface to be smoothed. It is also worth saying that steamers have an edge over conventional irons. With their help, you will not only iron the thing, but also remove unpleasant odors and stains with ease.
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Varieties of steamers
The modern market has a huge number of garment steamers. And depending on what purpose and principle of work they have, professionals classify them into:
- Vertical steamer. With such a small-sized iron, all problems will be within your pocket. Devices of this type are considered multifunctional and have high power ratings. It works in a vertical position and is perfect for both industrial and home use. The only thing is not recommended for use on an ironing board.
- Hand steamer. The best steamer for people who are constantly on business trips and traveling. The device is distinguished by its miniature size, which is irreplaceable on the road. On average, with active use, the operating time is more than 15 minutes.
- The steamer is floor standing. It is considered one of the most popular and productive steamers, suitable for purely indoor use. In addition, the model has high power parameters and is equipped with a capacitive water tank. It should be said that floor-standing appliances are ideal for ironing large volumes of clothes in an uninterrupted mode from 1-2.5 hours.
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How to choose the best steamer?
How to choose the best steamer for your home, and then not regret it? This question is quite relevant among those who decided to buy this modern and useful device. It is worth saying that the best steamer for clothes is the one that fully and completely satisfies the preferences and needs of each customer, both in terms of price and functionality. In order to understand which is the best steamer to buy, you should decide where it will be used and carefully study the parameters and characteristics. Pay attention to:
- Declared power. Among all the parameters, it is considered the main and important indicator. If the steamer will be used for domestic purposes, the power from 1300-1700 W will be enough. It should be said that the power is not reflected in the quality of the ironing itself, it only affects the speed of work.
- The volume of the water tank. Also an important factor when choosing. If the device is used exclusively in factories or textile stores, where a large amount of work is required to iron things, then it is worth buying steamers with large tanks. Please note that the smaller the container, the more often you will have to fill it with water. Also, more expensive models allow you to add water in operation, which cannot be said about cheap ones, where filling is carried out only after switching off.
- Water type and quality. Rating of steamers of expensive models are equipped with a special filter that allows you to use running water. Thus, you can always be sure that neither sediment nor scale will destroy the metal. But if we take into account the inexpensive models, then you will have to buy only distilled water, due to the lack of a filter.
- The number of modes. Inexpensive garment steamers are often monofunctional, but sufficient for domestic use. The best garment steamer is considered to be a device with a wide range of modes. Using it, you can set the appropriate intensity mode, taking into account the characteristics of the fabric.
- Steam iron material. When buying a device for life, you should pay special attention to the material of the body of the structure. Professionals recommend choosing a technique with a sole made of metal and ceramic. Plastic, in turn, are short-lived and quickly fail. The more holes, the better at work. Also, it is better to choose models with a heated plate, which helps to eliminate water splashing.
- The intensity of the steam flow is measured in grams / 1 minute and can range from 35-50 g.
- Hose length.Please note that if a heating element is provided in the iron itself, then the longer the hose, the more convenient, otherwise, if not, this may become a disadvantage.
- Manufacturer. When choosing home appliances, the brand plays an important role. We recommend choosing products from trusted brands, as you will be completely confident in the quality and warranty service. Remember! If the price of a product is greatly understated, although there is a branded emblem, it is definitely a Chinese fake!
On the modern market, there is a wide range of household appliances from various firms and manufacturers, among which deserve attention: Philips, Kitfort, Polaris, Mie, Endever, Zimber, Maxwell, Grand Master. In order not to miscalculate with the choice of a suitable option, we have prepared a basic rating of steamers for clothes.
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Before buying equipment for home use, you should always carefully read the specifications and know exactly where it will be applied. It should also be remembered that a cheap model is not always the best and quality option. A properly selected steamer for your home will become a reliable and loyal assistant for many years. We hope that our ranking of the best garment steamers 2020 helped you make your choice!
