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7 Best Clothes Steamers, Tested by Our Experts

We evaluated popular handheld clothes steamers to see which models excel for convenience and steam performance

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three clothes steamers on a purple background
We assessed seven handheld steamer models from Black+Decker, Chi, Conair, Jiffy, and Nori in the lab and at home.
Photo: Scott Meadows/Consumer Reports

Handheld clothes steamers can help clothes look less creased in minutes, all without the hassle of pulling out an ironing board.

More on Laundry

These compact devices heat up quickly and can be used in a clutch when you need to loosen up a single garment quickly before putting it on. But in our lab evaluations, our team found that some can create more headaches than they’re worth, though, sputtering hot water onto your hands or steaming your face more than your shirt.

To find the best clothes steamers, we purchased seven of the most popular models of their time (in 2023), including a couple of options that are steamer-iron combos, and put them to the test in our lab and at home.

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Laundry detergent sheets, fabric deodorizers, upholstery cleaners, and other cleaning products are among the household basics that can make your days easier, more comfortable, and safer.

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Perry Santanachote

Perry Santanachote

As a multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports, Perry Santanachote covered a range of trends—from parasite cleanses to pickleball paddles. Perry was also a main producer of our Outside the Labs content, evaluating products in her tiny Manhattan apartment.