Ironing is a task that many of us would happily cut out of our weekly to-do list. But, some have managed to do just that thanks to a bargain device on Amazon.
The Swan Handheld Garment Steamer is currently on sale for £19.99, down from its usual price of £29.99 – saving shoppers £9.99. It’s lightweight and designed to tackle even the most stubborn creases in clothing.
According to the product description, its stainless steel steamer panel “delivers even heat distribution”, ensuring efficient and effective steaming across a range of fabrics. It claims that “wrinkles don’t stand a chance” – particularly with the removable brush attachment that gently smooths out fabric fibres while you steam.
The steamer has a generous 120ml water tank capacity, designed to meet most daily needs. When you’re finished for the day, the device is easier to store away compared to a bulky iron and board.
There have been numerous satisfied customers, with some happily swapping their iron for the device. It has accumulated thousands of reviews and an overall score of 4.2 stars out of five, reports the Mirror.
One customer said: “I ordered this steamer to get the wrinkles out of my clothes after washing them. As a disabled woman, I cannot stand for hours ironing, and it’s a struggle to get my ironing board out, so this steamer has been a godsend!”
Another 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 commented: “Easy to set up and use. Produces excellent results on garments. Lightweight and easy to handle.” Another user shared: “I love this item and use it instead of my normal iron. It heats up fast and cools down quickly for storage.”
A fifth endorsement came from someone who said: “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!”
Someone else shared how this simple purchase has been life-changing. They said: “This little product is made of magic and I can’t believe I haven’t owned one yet in my 38 years! It’s as easy as filling an iron!
“Fill up the bottom, turn it on for 2 minutes and it’s ready to go! It feels really good in your hand, not too heavy. My husband was excited and said he’d do some ironing now as it ‘looks like a gun’ and thinks its fun!”
However, not all feedback was glowing. One customer stated: “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 warned: “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 hunting for the ideal substitute for traditional ironing, plentiful choices abound online. Debenhams, for instance, is currently selling the HOMCOM Handheld Garment Steamer at a discounted price of £21.59, marked down from £40. Alternatively, Argos offers the Tower T22014RGB Ceraglide Garment Steamer, now available for just £22.