Clothing Steamer FAQ

Q. Is A Clothing Steamer Worth The Expense?

A.Having a steamer for clothes not only gets out the wrinkles in your clothes and saves time over having to continually iron your clothes every time you do the laundry, but it can also save you money.

Users everywhere have reported reduced dry cleaner bills to the point of paying for the garment steamer many times over within just a couple of years use. When you stop to consider this aspect of having a clothing steamer it's nice to be able to save some money.

Q. Which Clothes Steamer Is The Best For Home Use?

A. The only steamer that we stand behind and recommend is the Jiffy Steamer J-2000. Click here to read our full review.

Q. What Can I Use A Steamer On Besides Clothes?

A. What many users find out once they purchase a clothing steamer is just how versatile and useful the appliance is, not just on clothing, but on so many other items around your home.

You can use a fabric steamer on things like drapes, curtains, tablecloths and bedspreads. Other uses can be furniture upholstery and dust ruffles. Use it on a shower curtain in your bathroom.

Many people have said they use their steamer to more easily remove wallpaper, and even on wigs and hairpieces.

Q. What Other Benefits Come With Using A Garment Steamer?

A. One of the biggest benefits to using a garment clothes steamer is the time you'll save over ironing. Jiffy has said you'll save upwards of 4-5 times the time you would spend ironing your clothes.

Another healthy benefit with a steamer is that it kills and eliminates allergens, dust mites and germs that embed into your clothes. Another benefit is that a steamer uses only water. There are no chemicals being used whatsoever.

Q. Can You Use A Clothing Steamer On All Types Of Fabrics?

A. You can use a steamer on just about all types of clothing, but I highly recommend reading your tag on the fabric you are steaming first. That said, using a clothes steamer is great on those fabrics that can not be ironed. But, other delicate fabrics like silk would not be one to use a garment steamer on.

Q. Do I Need To Always Use Fresh Water In A Clothes Steamer?

A. Using fresh water in clothes steamers is a must. By fresh I mean to be sure and change the water if it has been a week since you last filled the machine. With a steamer such as a Jiffy steamer, they have liquid cleaner tablets that are recommended for use once every year. It keeps the steamer clean and free of sediment and any mineral deposit buildups.