A handheld fabric steamer is a quick and easy way to remove wrinkles from your clothing without having to iron it. They also help to sanitize fabrics and are useful for cleaning sofas, drapes and large pieces of fabric.

There are several factors that go into selecting a handheld garment steamer, including heat time, portability, and extra features. Experts suggest choosing a model with more than one steam setting, and a range of other features like crease clips or a bristle brush attachment that can improve the steamer’s effectiveness.Water capacity: The size of a steamer’s water tank is important because it will determine how long the steamer will last when in use. Generally, handheld models have water tanks that are small enough to steam a few items at a time before you need to refill them.
There’s a wide range of handheld fabric steamers on the market. Some have larger water tanks and longer steam times, while others are more compact and have smaller water tanks that will only be able to steam a few items at a single time before you need to fill them up again.In general, though, experts recommend choosing a steamer that is specifically designed to work on delicate or sensitive fabrics. "Steaming is a lot less harsh on your clothes than ironing," says Stylist and Washroom Influencer Samantha Gagliardi, and many soft fabrics are ideal for steaming, including silk, chiffon and corduroy.