I swear by Amazon's £21 clothes steamer – it's the ultimate hack for people who hate ironing
My clothes steamer comes in handy all the time - it's not fancy or branded, and costs just £21 on Amazon.
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BEAUTURAL Clothes Steamer, £21.99
Working in an office means needing my clothes to be crease-free, and with plenty of linen and cotton in my summer wardrobe, this can feel like a neverending cycle.
I got fed up of ironing years ago, and decided to replace my most hated chore with an easier solution.
I bought the BEAUTURAL Clothes Steamer from Amazon, in the hope that it would save me time and effort.
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The handheld steamer couldn't be easier to use - all you have to do is pull out the water tank and fill it with tap water.
Then, you just press the power button at the back and wait a few seconds for the steam to start up.
I find the easiest way to steam an item of clothing is by hanging it up on a doorway, and then I can run the steamer down it in lines, until all the creases have gone.
You don't get the exact same finish as with an iron (clothes aren't as crisp), however it does get the majority of wrinkles out, in more than half the time.
Not only does it do the job, but it also avoids having to lug an ironing board out of the cupboard.
Plus, my main two issues with ironing are solved - it's near-on impossible to burn something with the steamer, and I don't have to worry about creasing one side.
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BEAUTURAL Clothes Steamer, £21.99
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For best results, I'd recommend leaving the clothes hanging up for a while after steaming, just to let any leftover creases drop out - but I do sometimes use it in a hurry too.
The steamer can also be used horizontally on flat surfaces like tablecloths and even soft furnishings.
If, like me, you're often packing a suitcase for a staycation or holiday, the steamer is fairly compact, so you could take it with you to use when you arrive.
I've never encountered any leaking when using the steamer, but it is best to switch it off as soon as you stop using it, to avoid damp surfaces.
It also works better on some fabrics than others - I would avoid using it for woollen or wool-effect clothes, as they can soak up the moisture.
BEAUTURAL Clothes Steamer, £21.99
Speaking of handy household gadgets, there are some great deals out there at the moment, including the Ninja Summer Sale, which cuts 20% off almost everything online.
Or, if you're kitting out your kitchen, I did a Ninja Crispi review, and found the air fryer to be a great household addition for getting crispy skin on chicken and cooking up snacks.
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