Conair Garment Steamer?

**BoldHighlander** · 27th December 10, 02:45 AM

I have a couple minor wrinkles in my kilt that I will try the shower trick with, but it got me thinking about garment steamers. I can't currently afford to splurge on one of the larger floor models, but I saw the Conair Model Gs15rn hand held on sale locally recently and was thinking about purchasing it.

My question before I do, has anyone had any experience with this model, and what is your opinion of it?

**artificer** · 27th December 10, 08:00 AM

Hi Terry,
You might consider "The Shark" it's a multi-purpose steamer/cleaner.

http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Premium-...3461844&sr=1-4

http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Multi-P.../dp/B002JLWV96

I've blasted the wrinkles out of a kilt in about 3 minutes with one, and as an added bonus, you can clean the grout in your bathroom with it!

**longhuntr74** · 27th December 10, 08:55 AM

Terry...as many have said around here...buy quality, buy once.

Occasionally you run across one of those little gizmos that's a great little tool and well worth the money. In this case, I think if you're in the market for a garment steamer, I'd save my pennies and wait until I could afford a quality one...the ones I've seen a Kohl's, Target, etc aren't that expensive ($200 or less). I wouldn't waste part of that budget on a cheap handheld unit that you'd probably be able to do just as effectively with a steamy bathroom after your shower.

All that being said, I have no experience with the product you have asked about...so I guess I didn't further the post.

**Kiltboy** · 27th December 10, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by longhuntr74

..the ones I've seen a Kohl's, Target, etc aren't that expensive ($200 or less)...

I agree. The hand-held steamers I've used produced minimal steam. Floor base, with a good sized water tank, make it easier and I get better results.

Do you have a Tuesday Morning store near you? I routinely find larger steamers there at discount prices.

**walkerk** · 27th December 10, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

My question before I do, has anyone had any experience with this model, and what is your opinion of it?

Yes, I have one of these and it works well to remove wrinkles. Heats up quickly. Steam is limited, allowing for concentrating on touching up one or two pleats at a time. It has the advantage of being easy to pack in a suitcase.

**Gryphon noir** · 27th December 10, 11:43 AM

Yes, I have one, and so far it does seem to do the job adequately. All my kilts are wool, so I have no idea how well it might work on other materials. As mentioned before, the reservoir is rather small, so you have to fill it up if you're doing much work with it. The good news--it's inexpensive and reasonably good quality.

**BoldHighlander** · 27th December 10, 01:00 PM

Thanks everyone for the comments.

Originally Posted by walkerk

Yes, I have one of these and it works well to remove wrinkles. Heats up quickly. Steam is limited, allowing for concentrating on touching up one or two pleats at a time. It has the advantage of being easy to pack in a suitcase.

Originally Posted by Gryphon noir

Yes, I have one, and so far it does seem to do the job adequately. All my kilts are wool, so I have no idea how well it might work on other materials. As mentioned before, the reservoir is rather small, so you have to fill it up if you're doing much work with it. The good news--it's inexpensive and reasonably good quality.

This is what I wanted to know. Thanks!