Shoppers looking to avoid dragging out the ironing board can pick up a compact clothes steamer designed to tackle stubborn creases quickly and easily. The Olaymey Handheld Clothes Steamer is available at £19.99, down from £22.99 on Amazon, and has been praised as a “convenient” alternative to a traditional iron.
Steam power for a variety of fabrics
The steamer produces a continuous stream of concentrated steam to help remove stubborn creases and freshen up garments. It can be used both vertically and horizontally and is suitable for a wide variety of materials, including cotton, silk, velvet, wool, linen, polyester and nylon, as well as household fabrics such as curtains and bedding.
A one-button control stops the steam as soon as it is switched off, while the transparent water tank makes it easy to keep an eye on the remaining water level. Its compact 0.64kg design also makes it easy to store at home or pack into a suitcase, offering shoppers a portable option for keeping clothes crease-free on the go.
Alternative steamers on the market
Another option is the Lakeland Foldable Steamer for £34.99 from Lakeland. This one stands out as it has a foldable head for storage and is said to be great for de-creasing clothes while on the move.
At Yimbly, an online marketplace owned by the Daily Record's parent company Reach Plc, there is the Spring & Spruce Steam Tower for £59.99, down from £119.99. This one offers six different settings to choose from and has a quick heat up time of just 60 seconds.
Customer reviews of the Olaymey steamer
The Olaymey Handheld Clothes Steamer has racked up a 4.3 out of 5 star rating from almost 400 reviews on Amazon. One person said: “This handheld clothes steamer is compact, easy to use and heats up pretty quickly. The steam output does a very good job of removing wrinkles from shirts, dresses and other garments without needing a full-size ironing board. Personally I find ironing to be a hard job, this steamer makes it easy. I like the detachable water tank and leak proof design, which make it convenient to use and carry while travelling. The 2 in 1 dry and steam functions are also useful. It is money we spent.”
Another added: “Really pleased with this steamer. It heats up quickly and is very easy to use, especially for getting small creases out of clothes before going out. I also like that it’s compact and doesn’t take up much space. The water tank is easy to fill and the steamer feels lightweight in the hand. Great little steamer for everyday use and travelling.”
A third shopper wrote: “I’m really pleased with this clothes steamer. It heats up quickly and produces a good amount of steam, which removes creases from my clothes without much effort. The detachable water tank is easy to fill, and I haven’t experienced any leaking. It’s lightweight, comfortable to hold and useful for quick touch-ups at home or while travelling.”
One customer had a slight hesitation and said: “Nothing wrong with the item I just needed a stronger steamer. This is ideal for taking out mild creases from softer fabrics but does not work well on linen etc. The reservoir was smaller than I needed. However an ideal travel steamer and easy to operate.”
Another said: “This steamer heats up very quickly, stores easily and is powerful. It removes the creases on clothes of most materials and is ideal for the odd item or when traveling. It doesn't match the prowess of a proper iron to do the job but it is pretty decent for what it is.”
The Olaymey Handheld Clothes Steamer is available from Amazon.
