The Best Steamer for Clothes in Canada

This garment steamer is likely to show up on many top lists for the same reason nearly 9,000 reviewers rated it  an average of 4.5 stars. In the package, you’ll find 3 attachments: a band for pulling fabrics taught as you steam, so you don’t have to risk burning your fingers; a brush for heavier or more fibrous fabrics; and a spacer to prevent you from damaging your more fragile fabrics, such as silk. The device itself also has a creasing clip to give you those crisp ironed-on edges. It also has a turbo setting to boost the steam power to straighten heavyset fabrics. So, if you’re in need of straightening a wide variety of fabrics without the hassle of a standing steamer, then this might be the steamer for you. 

With a 7.3 oz tank, it will give you a total of 15 minutes of continuous steam after a 40 second heat-up. The double-slits allows for a seamless jet of steam that doesn’t miss any spots. Unfortunately, some users have complained that this steamer gives quite the wrist workout thanks to its tank. Between this and the need for a frequent refills means that this pick won’t work for someone who has many items to work on at once. 

For those not looking to shell out for a steamer with all the bells and whistles, this is the steamer for you. This unit only comes with the steamer and a brush attachment in the package, but it’s just enough to get the job done. It has a 240 mL tank for 15 minutes of continuous steam that gets the job done. It has a cord over 9 ft. long so you won’t have to worry about only being able to work by an outlet.

Though they say this device is lightweight and suitable for travel, we think its bit bulbous shape makes it not ideal (though not impossible) for fitting in a suitcase or carryon. And indeed, some users have reported that when filled this container may also strain your wrists after long periods of use.

The first thing you’ll notice about this steamer is its sleek and compact size. This manufacturer has stuck to its roots in hair tools and created a garment steamer resembling a flat iron, shirking traditional kettle-bell design. Despite being able to be comfortably held like a rod, this tank is built directly in the handle and can hold enough to give five minutes of steam time. That’s not a lot, but enough for those who have to do light workloads on the road.

For those looking for something with more staying power, perhaps this isn’t the device for you. But for frequent flyers it comes with a handy travel pouch and weighs about a pound when filled. You also don’t have to worry about using this in cramped quarters either, as this this handheld steamer can work from any angle and has an 8 ft. cord. However, when it comes to setting it down in between work, there is no upright way to set down the steamer as its cord juts out of the bottom side.

For those looking for a professional clothes steamer, this one is for you. Designed for light commercial work, this steamer has an upright stand for hanging up your items as you work. With a nearly 3L water tank, you can get up to 90 minutes that only takes two minutes to heat up. This behemoth tank is attached to a 7 ft. cord and a 5.5 ft. hose and produces a powerful jet of steam to make steaming large items like your curtains a breeze. If you have to transport this up and down a flight of stairs, reconsider to a handheld steamer, as this steamer clocks in at a whopping 17 lbs. However, it makes up for this bulk with a sturdy plastic and aluminum casing.

The tank is also portable with wheels for ease of transport, especially for those using this on a commercial floor. Some other reviewers noted that when moved, the tank may spill, but these reviews were few and far between. Other users also stated that the hose had the tendency to heat up with prolonged use making it uncomfortable. If you’re worried about accidentally starting a fire with this device, don’t worry, the steamer features an automatic shut-off. Given the large reservoir, this steamer also has a longer heatup time than most taking 2 minutes to heat up.