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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Lucianne Tonti

Quick, convenient and creaseless: how to buy a garment steamer that suits your needs

A woman using a handheld steamer – these tend to be cheaper and better suited to travel
A woman using a handheld steamer – these tend to be cheaper and better suited to travel. Photograph: mixetto/Getty Images

When it comes to clothing care, a garment steamer is one of the most useful investments you can make. My steamer is a godsend when I’m in a rush and the outfit I want to wear needs a refresh. It’s really as simple as pulling it from my wardrobe and running the steamer over it while it’s still on the hanger.

I often use it in place of a wash or dry cleaning, since steam can help lift water marks left by spot cleaning and odours left by cooking or smoke. When I’m travelling, I even find the process of unpacking and steaming each garment a good cure for jetlag.

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