Steamfast SF-407 Canister Fabric Steamer, With Telescopic Pole and Fabric Brush, 45 Second Heat Up Time, Chemical-Free Steam, Clothes Hook, Fabric Brush, 40-Ounce Water Tank, White

I am one of those people that will wash clothes and if they come out too wrinkly they are hidden away in my closet....essentially forever. I remembered how fast and easy it was to get wrinkles out of clothes using a steamer when I worked in retail as a teenager and wondered if a smaller home model would be as effective. Well...it certainly is. I LOVE this steamer!The first day I got it I excitedly pulled it out, filled it with water, and began testing it on my newly washed clothes. It was so fast and easy that I began pulling those clothes out of my closet that were so wrinkled that taking an iron to them seemed hopeless and in less than a minute each article was complete.The basics: light materials (rayon, silk, cotton) are perfect for a steamer. The wrinkles come out very quickly and if a few drops get on the item when you initially turn the steamer on the steam makes the water evaporate almost immediately. The steamer also works really well on thick fabrics such as sweaters; although it's not as quick as rayon it's still very quick...probably still well under a minute.Positive: very fast, clean, and easy; the pole that you hang your clothing from is very convenient; the pole can be collapsed for easy storage; great for odd items like ruffled collars on women's shirts that are more difficult to iron; can also be used on curtains although an extension would be needed because the cord can only extend about 6'.Negative: if you want a crease in your pants than you can't use a steamer.This is the best money I spent since I got my first Tivo over 10 years ago. I am going to buy one for everyone I know. Whether you see the iron as a nuisance like I did or not the steamer is still an excellent purchase and a really great price for the overall value.

I bought this steamer because I love thrift store shopping. Anyone who's been to a thrift store may already know that you can expect a strange odor from anything and everything you bring home. Since I "upcycle" most of the things I buy, I wanted to kill two birds with one stone; eliminate odors as well as pressing the fabric for easy deconstruction.My steamer came about a month ago and I've used it a handful of times for about 40 min to an hour every time. I am very pleased with the construction, all of the pieces and parts look well made and are fully functional. The foam pad was squished pretty badly in the box but it popped back to life in about 5 days. I must admit, I the steam definitely helps the thrift store stank but does not remove it completely, it almost seems to go away and then once the garment is cool again it comes back very slightly.I did have concerns before making my purchase, one review said that the steamer squirts hot water randomly and could wet the garment or burn the operator. Within about 10 minutes of using the steamer I figured out what happens. With the buildup of steam and condensation coating the rubber tube after using the steamer for a few minutes, this water will travel to the lowest point and sit there. The continuous pressure from the steam still being made by the machine will push the hot water out the hose with enough buildup. To remedy the situation, one just needs to make the hose straight again every few minutes by lifting the steam head high up, allowing the water buildup to drop back down into the tank. The steamer makes a noise before it shoots water out so it's easy to anticipate. SCIENCE.As far as taking wrinkles out of fabric, it works great. I would recommend this for anyone who has regular household needs. I really only need to use it about twice a week for maybe an hour. Although it would work for a shop or for someone with higher volume of steaming to do, the item was clearly designed for clothing, the range of motion allowed by the hose and extension cord are not extensive- you really can't hang something longer than the extendo-holdy pole.Overall, a great product, the only thing I might change about it is weighting the base more because as you steam, your tank becomes lighter and lighter and very thick heavy fabrics may not be held up by it anymore.

like the title suggests, it has larger pool for water and gives you 45 mins max worth of constant steaming for longer projects.I use this steamer just for making synthetic dreadlocks, I make all types, steam seal DE and SE dreads as well as crocheted with steam seal DE and SE dreads. Here is what I found for a good steamer to use;I purchased two steamers, both this company, one was the handheld Steamfast SF-435 Compact Fabric Steamer and the other is this one the Steamfast SF-407 Fabric Steamer. I tried both out and found that the handheld one only steamed for like 5 mins before you had to refill and try again. if you tipped it by just an inch or two it spills out hot burning water, you literally have to keep it totally straight upright. It does steam really well if your doing like 1 dreadlock but if your like me and in a day turn out many dreads, or just even like 5 dreads you should get the one with the larger pool of water.This one, Steamfast SF-407 Fabric Steamer, has up to a max of 45 mins total of consistent steaming. You can then refill and keep going and you can tip as much as you need.Heres the hitch, this one has a downside. it works super perfect if your reaching up where the hose to the handle is stretched up all the way but if your sitting like me every now and then (every few mins) it will stop steaming and you will have to stretch it out for a min or two before it starts up again. I dont mind this because it doesnt really take up much time to do this when it happens so thats as bad as it gets.The upside besides lasting longer with steam is that the unit heats up hotter than the handheld making it go much faster and better for sealing and locking your dreads. I put the handheld in with my husbands things so he can steam his shirts but I keep this one for nothing but locking dreads because I think its one of the best in this price range. I did try my mothers steamer which is an $80 super big time high quality fancy steamer and it literally does nothing, no sealing, instead it blows steam in a fine stream and burns you while NOT sealing and locking your dreads. Hers was the Eureka 350A Enviro-Steamer Hotshot Hand-held Steamer-dont buy the Enviro Steamer it is really crappy.I have talked with other dreadmakers and they say the Steamfast and Rowenta brands are best. Hope that helps!