Holiday packing often results in a suitcase full of creased clothing, but a clever new gadget is being hailed as a 'game changer' by shoppers. The Sundu Travel Garment Steamer is currently available for £39.99, reduced from £49.99 on Amazon, offering a 20% saving in a limited-time deal.
Rapid Heating and Compact Design
The steamer has earned glowing reviews from customers who say it heats up rapidly and 'takes creases out of holiday clothes' without the hassle of setting up an ironing board. Built for both home and travel use, the compact steamer warms up in 15 seconds and delivers a powerful burst of steam to smooth out wrinkles in clothing.
Its three-layer steam plate is engineered to distribute steam evenly while preventing water droplets from landing on fabrics. The device incorporates both steaming and dry ironing functions, enabling users to switch between one dry ironing mode and three steam settings depending on the garment type.
Versatile Features
An adjustable rotating ceramic plate can be positioned for either vertical or horizontal ironing, making it easier to tackle everything from dresses and shirts to trousers and jackets. The V-shaped tip is specially designed to reach more awkward areas such as collars, cuffs, and around buttons, while the ceramic heating plate can reach temperatures of up to 140°C.
According to the brand, the steamer is compatible with a broad range of fabrics, including silk, cotton, linen, wool, denim, and lace. Boasting an LED display and touch controls, it's designed to be simple to operate, allowing users to switch settings mid-iron with just a tap of a button.
Customer Reviews
The Sundu Steamer on Amazon has earned an impressive 4.3 out of 5-star rating from more than 600 reviews and holds Amazon's Choice status. One satisfied customer said: 'This is my new favourite gadget, I can't believe how well this works as an iron or a steamer. I use it all the time and have replaced my iron and ironing board, great for bed sheets! Recently took it on holiday for a week, and it's an absolute game-changer. Its only downfall is that it's a little on the heavy side.'
Another customer remarked: 'Fantastic little steamer. Small but mighty. Heats up really quickly and takes all the creases out of our holiday clothes. Can be used flat like an iron or upright.'
A third reviewer wrote: 'I recently went on a trip to Asia and brought this steamer with me – used it for the first time. I might say I was really impressed after using it a few times. It really does the job, and you can use it as an iron or as a steamer, having three different programs for steaming. It's easy to either iron or steam your clothes, including linen clothes. It is small and fits in hand luggage. I love the colour as well.'
A number of shoppers gave it four stars. One customer had a minor complaint: 'Really handy and great. The only thing is I cannot get it to sit in the stand properly, so that's why it's a 4-star, but as it works, it's excellent.'
Another reviewer noted: 'First time using a handheld steamer, it does do the job, but it does take several attempts to get the creases out. I do like this steamer for being able to convert it to a mini dry iron, which makes it great for travel, although it is a little heavier for carrying in my luggage than I would have liked.'
Specifications and Alternatives
Tipping the scales at under 1kg and measuring just over 10 inches in length, this compact gadget is small enough to slip into a suitcase or backpack. It also comes bundled with a 100ml water tank, storage bag, measuring cup, and protective gloves, making it an ideal companion for holidays, business trips, and weekend breaks.
An alternative worth considering is the Philips 5000 Series Handheld Clothes Steamer, available at Currys for £69.99. This model boasts a 320ml reservoir capacity and heats up in just 35 seconds. Similarly, Argos stocks the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 2in1 Handheld Steamer with Iron for £30. Featuring a 150ml water tank capacity, it heats up in one minute and incorporates one-temp technology, which minimises the risk of damage to garments.
