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Jullia Joson

8 mistakes you're making when steaming your clothes – and what experts advise you do instead

Handheld clothes steamer on tabletop.

Clothes steamers are tiny little powerhouses that will help you remove creases and freshen up garments within a matter of minutes. However, if you've found yourself underwhelmed with the performance of your appliance, there's a chance you might be falling victim to a handful of common mistakes people make when using a clothes steamer.

When used correctly, the best clothes steamers are nothing less than a game-changer, even convincing people to ditch the use of their best steam iron. While they're often presented as simple enough devices to get the hang of, there is a slight learning curve to making a clothes steamer work if you want to avoid your clothes just being splashed with water and still being wrinkled at the end of it.

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