First of all, I want to make note of the fact that I do not see any UL listing or other safety certifications on this product, so if you purchase it, go into it knowing that it is not backed by an American brand, and there may be some risk involved. Also, there is no indication that it has any automatic shutoff technology, so you’ll have to be sure to unplug it after use.
That said, it’s a neat little mini iron/steamer. I picked it up because I have a few tops that need steaming. This is fine for doing maybe one piece of clothing. It’s not even close to adequate if you have multiple garments to steam.
It has 3 modes – dry iron, low with steam and high with steam. The high is basically the steamer mode. It heats up quickly, and the steamer works pretty well. But it’s tiny (for travel) and only takes on a small amount of water at a time. Also, the cord is too short to be very useful. Fine for ironing in a hotel room, but if you want to steam a hanging garment, you’re probably going to need an extension cord.
Bottom line – it’s a neat little product that I’m glad to have for touch-ups and for travel, but it definitely won’t cut it if you’re looking for a steamer that will be used on a fairly regular basis.
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