Press Iron vs Handheld Garment Steamer vs Upright Garment Steamer

Let’s talk about Garment Steamers today and if it is really useful for YOU or not.

First let’s compare a garment steamer with an iron and determine when it is best to use a regular iron and when to use a garment steamer. Subsequently - there once you determine you do need a garment steamer - let’s discuss what type of garment steamer is ideal for your usecase.

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My opinion is that we definitely need a regular iron for heavy fabrics - like cotton, heavy wool, denim, linen and so on. A garment steamer can be used in addition if:

1. You have to iron delicate fabrics on a regular basis - such as silk, outfits with intricate work, synthetic

2. You want to give touch ups between uses or touchup after a round of regular iron is done (because it can get creased after that as well) - yes can be done using a regular iron too but can be a bit more cumbersome

3. You need a handy travel iron - although you do get regular pressure irons in the travel form too these days.

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So if you have now decided you need a garment steamer - there are two options available:

1. A professional upright garment steamer

2. A handheld portable garment steamer

So if you have decided to go for a garment steamer and your main usecase is for occasional ironing, touch ups and travel - a handheld garment steamer is sufficient for you. But if you require to iron most of your clothes on a regular basis using a garment steamer, then choose a upright garment steamer for its convenience of use.

I’ve linked to my favorite garment steamers - both upright and hand held in the description.