I've had my YIKA Clothes Steamer for a week now. It's my very first steamer so I have nothing else to compare it to. That said, I love it! I especially like the disinfecting aspect of steaming. So after a ton of research I settled on YIKA mainly for the positive reviews, low cost and the fact that it's the only steamer I know of that features a ceramic sole plate which is superior to stainless steel. It does exactly what its' intended to do and does it well. Of course only time will tell as to its' durability. So far it's paid for itself many times over. How you may ask? I was able to pull old clothes from the back of my closet which I've stopped wearing because they were so wrinkled and gave myself a new wardrobe!
Yes mine came with a bit of moisture in the water tank. But the manufacturer also states in 50 different places that every unit goes through a QC check to make sure it is working properly and that the moisture is the result, which I can accept. It doesn't mean they send out used products. So for those that rate one star because of THAT, I say that that is unfair.
Like most people, my first attempts at steaming were a bit awkward. There is a learning curve. But now that I have more experience I can now steam 2-3 garments in one sitting before having to refill the tank. I find myself looking for garments to steam just for fun.
I found a fast and easy way to do the shirt sleeves; With the shirt's FRONT facing you, hold one sleeve over the chest so that the BACK of the sleeve is facing you. Steam that out then repeat for the other side. This is a great way to finish the sides as well! I use a clothespin to hold the sleeves to avoid getting burned by steam. Other tips; Don't steam as if you're painting a fence, go SLOW. Even hold it for one second over stubborn wrinkles. Use ONLY distilled water. You will actually get more steam and zero sputtering with distilled water over tap water. Five out of five stars!
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