Top 15 steamers
Steamers for clothing not so long ago appeared on store shelves, but their popularity is growing every year. With the help of a steamer, you can quickly iron clothes made of delicate fabrics or embroidered with beads and braid, put a jacket or a down jacket in order, remove wrinkles from curtains. The device is useful, and it can be safely recommended for purchase.
How to choose the best steamer, and is devoted to our review, compiled according to customer reviews.
Types of steamers
Hand held
Simple and inexpensive devices for simple everyday tasks. Manual steamers do well with thin and delicate fabrics, but with natural (cotton, linen) and some thick materials there may be problems. The undoubted advantages include compactness and light weight. That is why such steamers are optimal for use on trips or at home to quickly clean up light clothes before “going out”. Among the shortcomings: low steam supply capacity, short duration of work due to the small volume of the water tank.
Vertical (outdoor)
A typical design of a floor otparivatel - mobile (on wheels) or a stationary boiler, a rack hanger and a steam hose with the iron. These devices are quite suitable for smoothing clothes from virtually any fabric (with appropriate characteristics), used for vertical steaming of curtains, fur products. Pros: power, the possibility of continuous continuous operation, a good set of nozzles. The disadvantages are decent dimensions, heavy weight and limited hose length.
What are the best parameters for choosing a steamer?
- Power. The higher it is, the faster the heat. Manual steamers are desirable to consider from 1000 W and above, floor - from 1500 W;
- Intensity (productivity) of steam supply. Directly affects the efficiency of smoothing. Measured in grams per minute. More is better;
- The volume of the water tank. The duration of continuous operation will depend on this parameter;
- The material of the sole ironing. The best option is metal. It is stronger and more durable than plastic, although somewhat heavier;
- The length of the steam hose. The larger it is, the more convenient, but then there should be a heater in the ironing. Otherwise, dignity will become a disadvantage;
- Number of steam supply modes. In some models there is an adjustment for different types of fabric. In fact, it is quite possible to get by with a single mode;
- Availability of protection against a scum. You can use distilled water or choose a model with a special softening filter and use a simple plumbing. Only people living in regions where the hardness of water "rolls over", you should not completely rely on such a system.
We offer you the ranking of the best steamers that are widely sold in Russia in 2018-2019.
Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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Best Hand Steamers | 1 | Mie piccolo | 9.8 / 10 | 2 690 |
2 | RUNZEL VAG-150 Jatten | 9.7 / 10 | 3 990 | |
3 | Polaris PGS 1518CA | 9.5 / 10 | 3 590 | |
4 | BBK EGS-1202 | 9.4 / 10 | 1 200 | |
5 | Zimber ZM-10085 | 9.3 / 10 | 1 095 | |
Top low cost vertical steamers | 1 | Kitfort KT-907 | 9.7 / 10 | 1 090 |
2 | Philips GC514 / 40 EasyTouch Plus | 9.5 / 10 | 5 300 | |
3 | Scarlett SC-GS130S05 / 06 | 9.4 / 10 | 4 800 | |
4 | Kitfort KT-926 | 9.3 / 10 | 4 590 | |
5 | Euroflex Monster MB-10035 | 9.2 / 10 | 4 200 | |
Top floor steamers | 1 | Philips GC557 / 30 ComfortTouch | 9.9 / 10 | 16 400 |
2 | Mie grande | 9.8 / 10 | 19 490 | |
3 | Grand Master GM-S205 Professional | 9.8 / 10 | 14 990 | |
4 | RUNZEL Pro-300 TurboSteam | 9.7 / 10 | 16 990 | |
5 | MIE Magic Style | 9.4 / 10 | 15 990 | |
6 | MIE Deluxe | 9.1 / 10 | 16 990 |
Best Hand Steamers
2 690
The best hand otparivatel in our rating - MIE Piccolo. This is a small universal device 2 in 1, designed both for vertical steaming of various types of fabrics, and for simple boiling water for domestic needs. In fact, this is a cute electric mini-kettle of bright orange color with a volume of 0.5 liters with a powerful 1200 W heating element. And the use of the device in one quality or another depends on the nozzle installed. The top element of black color with a steam iron allows to activate the steamer mode. There is an opportunity to effectively deal with folds, jams on clothes, freshen things, neutralize odors.As an accessory, the kit includes: a fleecy brush, a heat-resistant plate for stripping hard-to-reach places (collars, cuffs, pockets, various ruches and ruffles), a special mitten with a teflon coating to protect against burns. Continuous work time - 15 minutes. A simple transformation into a compact and convenient kettle consists in installing a transparent lid with a “spout” instead of a nozzle-steamer for pouring water into the cup. Main advantages:
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9.8 / 10
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An excellent steamer, if you do not expect "miracles" from it. He copes well with his duties, but it is naive to at least assume that he will cope with any kind of trouble without any problems. |
RUNZEL VAG-150 Jatten
3 990
The 1500 W manual compact steamer generates steam at a temperature of 100 ° C and a pressure of 3.5 bar. Steam consumption - 40 ml / min. Capacity contains 360 ml of water. The device control is mechanical, the only button for supplying steam. Works in any position: horizontal and vertical. The brand’s homeland is Sweden, the guarantee is a year (25 months when registering on the official website). Main advantages:
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9.7 / 10
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I bought a steamer for frequent business trips, it’s not for nothing that the instruction calls it “little traveler”: it copes well, the steam is good, it is suitable for smoothing loose fabrics, and you can freshen up any. |
Polaris PGS 1518CA
3 590
One more model of a manual otparivatel with the strong and weaknesses. Device power: 1500 W, and the maximum steam supply - 26 g / min - suitable for light fabrics and refreshing clothes. The device is equipped with a removable reservoir of 260 ml, complete with a brush nozzle for cleaning clothes. Country of origin - China, warranty - year. Main advantages:
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9.5 / 10
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A convenient compact otparivatel, a little takes places in baggage. I do not recommend to use for gentle and moisture-sensitive materials: there may be stains from water droplets. |
BBK EGS-1202
1 200
The 1200 W compact, compact handheld steamer is designed for vertical processing of light enough fabrics. Steam consumption in a single mode is 20 g / min, and the water tank holds 250 ml. A nozzle-clip for smoothing trousers, as well as a brush nozzle for cleaning clothes, a measuring cup, and a carrying case are included in the kit. Made in China, warranty - a year. Main advantages:
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9.4 / 10
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I was looking for a steamer specifically for light things from loose fabrics. Need to adjust to a good result. Water in the tank is enough for 1-2 things. |
1 095
The main advantage of this manual steamer is the price. For a small amount of money, the owner gets the opportunity to take a great iron substitute on the trip. It strips both thin and rather dense fabrics (trousers, sweaters from synthetics). Power allows you to do this quickly and quite qualitatively. Of course, you will not get anything supernatural from such a device, but you will certainly be satisfied with the ratio of price and quality. Main advantages:
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9.3 / 10
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For such a price is a normal option. 1300W is written on the box, and for some reason on the device 700W ??? The crumpled sweater otparil, the curtains also otpar well, the truth with them had to tinker longer. You can use it. |
Top low cost vertical steamers
1 090
One of the most popular floor steamers on the market. He quickly heats the water in the tank (decent in size), compact and economical. In most cases, it is able to replace the iron, as it strips off virtually any fabric, and much faster. Good for delicate fabrics: velvet, silk, linen, etc. However, it is quite applicable for thick fabrics as well - users iron bed linen right on the bed. The included hanger allows you to start working with the device immediately. The price of a steamer is quite loyal - it costs its money and even more. Main advantages:
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9.7 / 10
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In general, the steamer is good, it is not a super model that will instantly steam out super warm thick things. However, this is a very good model for your money. For t-shirts, skirts and pants fits very well. |
Philips GC514 / 40 EasyTouch Plus
5 300
A 1600 W floor steamer generates steam at a feed rate of 32 g / min, with three steam generation modes depending on the type of fabric being steamed. Are included in the package to the device: adjustable single rack, clothes hanger, special mitten for protection against steam. Ready for work - a minute after switching on. The brand’s homeland is the Netherlands, the manufacturer is China, the warranty is 2 years. Main advantages:
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9.5 / 10
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I use the steamer at the maximum steam supply almost always. Effectively strips fabrics with the addition of synthetic fiber, a little awkward hose. |
Scarlett SC-GS130S05 / 06
4 800
In the ranking of the best - otparivatel 1800 W and a 1.6 liter water tank. Steam generation up to 160g / min. Suitable for flowing and delicate fabrics, as well as fabrics with nap: velvet, velor, velvet.The package includes a telescopic stand, hangers for clothes and trousers, a brush for clothes, a pad for processing the collar. Country of origin - China, warranty - year. Main advantages:
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9.4 / 10
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In general, the steamer copes with folds, creases on clothes. I use both at the maximum and at the middle adjustment. Convenient rack height - 1.5 m. |
Kitfort KT-926
4 590
This 1800 W steamer generates steam at a temperature of 98 ° C with a supply of 5 to 30 g / min. The water tank holds 2 liters. The length of the electric cord and the steam supply hose is 1.5 m each. Warming up the device to the operating temperature in just 40 seconds. Included with the device: a pile brush attachment, a mini-dosochka for problem areas (for example, collars), a clip for steaming trousers, a protective mitten. Country of origin - China, warranty - year. Main advantages:
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9.3 / 10
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Good otparivatel for thin fabrics, light curtains and tulle. I use at the maximum, I do not use the adjustment. Well strips slightly damp tissue. |
Euroflex Monster MB-10035
4 200
The 1500 W steamer is positioned by the instruction as a device for “successful people” and even for “VIP hotel and restaurants”. Tank capacity - 1.5 liters. The device is equipped with a one-leg telescopic stand and a hanger, a trouser holder, a brush attachment, a mitten. Made in China, the warranty period - a year. Main advantages:
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9.2 / 10
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An excellent variant of the steamer, if there is no place to put an ironing board: a small power of steam is enough to refresh the thing. It copes with deep wrinkles very slowly, it is necessary to adjust. |
Top floor steamers
Philips GC557 / 30 ComfortTouch
16 400
The power of this floor steamer with a board is 2000 watts. The maximum steam generation capacity is 40 g / min. Despite the relatively small figure, this unit strips well. Maybe thanks to the technology FlexHead, advertised by the manufacturer, it may be because the jet of steam has a constant, uniform flow, contributing to the rapid smoothing of the folds. In the complete set to the device: a brush attachment for thick fabrics, a hanger on a two-leg stand, a vertical lattice board for a better steam, a mitten. The volume of removable water tank - 1.8 liters. The brand’s homeland is the Netherlands, made in the PRC, the warranty is 2 years. Main advantages:
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9.9 / 10
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By smoothing the slats and the space near the buttons, any steamer loses the iron. But this model perfectly smoothes things from dense and thin knitwear, refreshes a coat from a drape, here I use a brush. |
Mie grande
19 490
The steamer - a novelty in 2019 with a floor-mounted control unit has a capacity of 2200 W, the performance of a couple is high compared to "classmates": up to 85 l / min. The volume of the tank is small: only 1.2 liters. The device is equipped with a lattice vertical board for better smoothing, it can also be used as a hanger for the vertical placement of processed clothes. The board takes a horizontal, vertical position and is fixed at an angle. The board is mounted on a two-post bracket, adjustable in height. The warranty period for the device is 3 years. Main advantages:
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9.8 / 10
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Steamer is a godsend to refresh clothes in seconds before leaving. Being accustomed, you get an excellent result in steaming any things. Drops from the iron does not crash, the board greatly simplifies the process. |
Grand Master GM-S205 Professional
14 990
The manufacturer positions this 2300 W steamer as a unit not only for home use, but also for use in studios, clothing stores, hotels, etc. And this is quite realistic with such a fairly high steam output: 80 g / min. The floor device is equipped with a powerful bar (height 105 ... 168 cm) with a sliding frame hanger and a clip for trouser hands, a mini board for smoothing problem areas, a heat-resistant mitten. The manufacturer assures that the clothes straightened on such a hanger are steamed faster, with higher quality and do not stretch during the steam treatment. The maximum clothing size is 58-60, the minimum is for children, for 7-8 years. The brand’s homeland is Russia, the manufacturer is China, the warranty period is 2 years. Main advantages:
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9.8 / 10
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Not only by steaming with this steamer, but also by disinfecting, cleaning upholstered furniture, children's toys. Simple, productive, convenient. Do not mind the money. |
RUNZEL Pro-300 TurboSteam
16 990
The floor steamer with a capacity of 2250 W is represented by the manufacturer as a professional unit. It generates steam pressure up to 3.5 bar and a temperature of 100 ° C. The maximum steam consumption is quite high: 55 g / min. The unit is equipped with a two-post, height-adjustable bracket for the hanger, the hanger itself, a brush head and a nozzle for ironing the hands. Warranty - year. Main advantages:
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9.7 / 10
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Steamer refreshes fabrics well, smoothing light folds. For those who need to look always perfect, I recommend to consider the possibility of buying a good iron or a steam generator with a board. |
15 990
In our ranking of the best steamers, MIE Magic Style ranks first in the list of floor models. It is one of the most powerful steamers on the market - it can be used both for home and professional conditions (in a store, for example). Despite the great power, great for delicate fabrics. Volumetric tank for water (1.7 liters) allows you to steam without looking at the resource tank. Double rack for placing clothes greatly simplifies the work. Comes with a metal iron for ironing out the places that the steamer did not master. Main advantages:
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9.4 / 10
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16 990
In 2014, this steamer became one of the best-selling in Russia. Now he has lost a few positions, but still remains popular. Steamer is very functional. It is great for clothes, as well as for pillows or toys. MIE Deluxe is one of the few models that allows horizontal steaming. Sliding stand gives you the opportunity to work with long evening dresses. There are certain problems with ironing clothes made of pure cotton, but mixed fabrics are ideally ironed. Power is very decent. Main advantages:
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9.1 / 10
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What is important to know before buying a steamer
If you carefully review the reviews, you can easily notice that they are often completely contradictory. Surprisingly, in the overwhelming majority of cases, the negative is not connected with any incorrect operation of the device or its breakdown, but rather caused by excessively high expectations and incorrect ideas about what, in fact, is necessary for the steamer.
The main delusion is that the steamer completely replaces the iron or will iron even better without much effort.. Such a statement may be relevant when comparing manual models with road irons. Indeed, compact and light steamers on a journey will be in priority, they can also boil tea. Houses are another matter. The principle of steam processing itself is careful impact on the fabric, as a result of which it becomes softer, more elastic, does not stretch and is not covered with shiny stripes. The steam temperature at the outlet usually does not exceed 100 ° C. And it would be naive to expect that things that are difficult to iron in the classical way can be easily crafted with more delicate handling.
Another myth is that clothes can be effectively cleaned with steam. Refresh, get rid of the smell is real, but steaming dirty clothes - this is a rather dubious decision.
Have a good shopping!