Clothing Steamers of 2022, According to Laundry Experts!


A Rowenta Handheld Steamer is a great addition (or alternative!) to a traditional steam iron for quickly removing wrinkles and freshening fabrics. It work wonders on clothing made of soft or delicate materials, like flowing skirts and silky blouses and on suit jackets, sequined tops and other difficult-to-press items. Because they are so portable, garment steamers are perfect for travel and they are easy to use around the house to spruce up bed skirts, draperies and window treatments, pillow shams and more.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab tests garment Rowenta Handheld Steamer by assessing their efficiency, heat-up time, and ease of use. Our experts also look at other factors like balance, comfortability when holding the steamers and water tank capacity, just to name a few. During testing, our experts use a variety of fabrics including natural and synthetic fibers.

Steamers are the secret weapon of garment care. Although their place in the home-appliance canon is less established than that of irons, they can do many of the same things: “I don’t think people understand how much you can get away with steaming things as opposed to ironing,” says Zach Pozniak, the vice-president of operations at Jeeves New York. “You can steam the vast majority of your clothing and be pretty happy with the results.” Plus steaming may be better for delicate, soft textiles: “Ironing is way more aggressive to your clothes than steaming is,” says Posniak, “because you’re drilling it with pressure and heat,” while steamers work more gently to relax fibers. To find the best steamer for you, we consulted 11 experts, from stylists to laundry influencers, about their tried-and-true favorites.

What Make Rowenta Garment care solutions Better?

  • Steam: Rowenta offers unique steam distribution across the entire soleplate for better steam penetration and more efficient ironing.
  • Heat: Rowenta soleplates have a thick central core of aluminum that ensures quick and even heat distribution across the entire soleplate, no hot spots!
  • Glide: Rowenta soleplates are made from the highest quality stainless steel to allow for a maximum glide across all fabrics and reduce efforts.
  • Water: Rowenta irons are designed to use regular untreated tap water without spitting or leaking.

Product Description

Enjoy fast, efficient steam day after day with Rowenta X’cel Steam+, the powerful handheld steamer for efficient use on a wide range of fabrics. Boasting 1600 W of power and continuous steam on demand, it ensures excellent results, with 20 g/min of steam flow on Delicate level and 26 g/min on Super Turbo level. A cast aluminum heating plate with ceramic coating provides better results than ever, while a quick heat up of just 40 seconds means X’cel Steam+ is ready when you are. Thanks to the steamer’s revolutionary design and heated soleplate technology, it removes wrinkles in a single vertical movement, with no need for an ironing board perfect for last minute and on the go steam sessions. It can even be used to refresh and sanitize your home. Rounding it all off are convenient features including a 190 ml removable water tank for long steaming sessions and easy refills, as well as an extra long 3 m cord and steam locker for total freedom of movement. Plus, four smart accessories provide added ease of use: a fabric brush for easy use on heavy fabrics, a steam bonnet for use on delicate fabrics, a door hook to easily hang your clothes for steaming, and a crease attachment for perfect creases on jackets or pants. Power cord storage — Velcro,Water tank capacity — 200 ml,Power cord length — 3 m,Heat-up time — 40 S.