best steamer??

[SultryVintage]

I apologize if this topic has been brought up over and over, I can't seem to get a good answer! What do you ladies recommend for a really good steamer? I need something thats effective on a wide range of fabrics, I don't necessarily need industrial and crazy expensive, just works well. Scanning amazon reviews is pointless because half of them are reviews in exchange for a discounted price - worthless. It can be a travel size, or a stand up, don't really mind either, looking to keep it under $60. Thoughts? What's you're fav?

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I love my Jiffy steamer but these are not at the price range that you have noted.

 

[SultryVintage]

ahhhh bummer. I'll look into it though. Thanks!!

 

[sues*stuff]

The Sweethome website does really extensive analysis of items they review and they recently did steamers. You should read the article. I just bought the $30-ish one they recommended but I haven't used it yet.

 

[sewingmachinegirl]

Jiffy Steamers are by far the best. It is worth the investment for the quality and durability you will have with Jiffy. Every cheap brand I have ever used are rubbish in comparison.

 

[carla rey]

I bought a jiffy 4 years ago and have not regretted it for one second, high quality American made product will last years with no issues. The last cheapo steamer I bought just fell apart, like Gayle said they are rubbish.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

My sister has a Rowenta stand up steamer that she has used for 3 years and she loves it. She bought it used for $60 on Craig's List, so maybe keep an eye out on that site.

My Rowenta steam iron is 25 years old and still going strong, I always felt it a very good name in irons and steamers.

 

[SultryVintage]

Thank you all! I may end up springing for a Jiffy after all because I am a quality over anything else person.

 

[bycinbyhand]

If anyone wants to get me a terrifically thoughtful holiday gift, in a word: Jiffy!

I have a Conair which is moody... spits at me like an old llama.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Cin, have you covered the head of the steamer with a stocking, even with my Jiffy, I wrap an old pair of pantyhose...it does help.

 

[bycinbyhand]

Cin, have you covered the head of the steamer with a stocking, even with my Jiffy, I wrap an old pair of pantyhose...it does help.

I have and it has not helped. This steamer is a bully, I'm afraid.