7 Best Clothes Steamers for 2025

The Conair Handheld Garment Steamer is packed with thoughtful features, and its reasonable price tag won’t break the bank. Five settings make it appropriate for getting a variety of fabrics looking their best, and a 7.3 oz. water tank is large enough for 15 minutes of continuous use. Like all steamers, it works well for flowy, everyday items, but a built-in creaser makes it perfect for creating crisp pleats and pockets, too. It even removes 99.9% of germs, keeping you not just looking your best, but feeling top notch, too.

More than 17,000 Amazon customers rate this Conair beauty 5 stars, citing its powerful heat, useful attachments, and great looks. “It has a really long cord, lots of steam, makes creases in shirt sleeves with ease, and the design is ergonomic,” one recent Amazon buyer raves. Another customer writes, “This thing puts out a massive amount of steam as compared to other off brand ones that I’ve owned. I am able to get a shirt 90% wrinkle free in about a minute and if you want to go the extra mile it has attachments so that you can put a crease in your clothes.”

At under $40, this affordable clothes steamer with a brush attachment is a budget-conscious buy that gets the wrinkles out of clothes, curtains, furniture, and more. It heats up in 30 seconds, and the leakproof construction means that you can use it both vertically and horizontally without worrying about spills. In addition to features like a locking steam burst button and an 8.79 oz. water tank that lasts roughly 15 minutes before it needs to be refilled, we especially love that it turns off automatically after 8 minutes, ensuring safe use even if you accidentally leave it on after you’re done using it. “Auto shut-off is a must for distracted multitaskers like me,” shares Jamie.

More than 46,000 Amazon customers and counting rate this versatile clothing steamer 5 stars for its ease of use and effective results. One satisfied user comments, “I didn’t feel the need to pull on my shirt as I’m going over it with the steamer to help it take off the wrinkles. I just glided the steamer over the shirt and it did it’s job.” Another recent buyer who purchased this steamer after their expensive, name brand steamer died was quite impressed by the results, sharing, “It does the job that the $200 steamers do.”

“Steam iron is the way to go,” says Jamie, who’s had a version of the Rowena Iron Steamer for years. This model includes self-cleaning and anti-calc technology, ensuring that your steamer stays at peak performance. The pointed shape lets you get into folds and areas that might not be easily accessible with traditional steamers. More than 400 holes ensure efficient steam distribution and adjustable settings make it usable on fabrics ranging from wool to cotton to silk. The standard version includes a 10.1 oz. water reservoir, while the model with an attached water tank offers a 1.1 L reservoir for extended use between refills.

In addition to Jamie, more than 7,000 Amazon customers endorse this steam iron with 5-star ratings. “I’ve owned Rowenta products as long as I can remember,” shares one brand-loyal buyer. “This iron is very light-weight, heats up quickly to whatever setting you wish. This is the first iron to iron golf skirts on lowest setting with positive results so I no longer need to take the skirts to the dry-cleaner.” Other users rave about everything from the design to the simple operation. Writes one customer, “The cord length is perfect, the buttons are easy to see and use, and it really does make a huge difference in saving on the time it takes to iron a garment.”

If you’re planning to travel with your clothes steamer, you’ll want to make sure you purchase one with all of the functionality you need to remove wrinkles no matter where your journeys lead. Jamie’s favorite brand, Rowenta, makes a highly-rated travel-ready version of its standard steam iron. This device is smaller than the original and the handle folds down, so it’s simple to toss into your carry-on suitcase without sacrificing much precious packing space. The dual-voltage device works with both 120V and 230V, making it a great buy  for when you’re traveling to other countries. More than just a steamer, this garment game-changer also includes a dry function, which is especially useful if you’re, ahem, pressed for time.

Travel steamers usually have smaller water reservoirs than standard steamers and thus require more frequent filling, an understandable concession for convenience. “This is my primary travel steamer that gets suits, pants, shirts, etc looking good after unpacking,” says a recent Amazon customer. “The water reservoir is small, so I usually end up filling again it after doing 2 or 3 items. It’s easy to fill, so that isn’t a big deal for a travel steamer.” Nearly 3,500 purchasers rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

Cordless clothes steamers can be hard to find, but if you’re looking for ultimate portability without worrying about staying near an electrical outlet, they’re the way to go. This iron-style pick from Panasonic features a football shape that reaches into corners and folds, and it comes with a charging base that plugs into the wall. The steamer is available in three color combinations: black/dark blue, silver/light blue, and silver/black. It even comes with a matching heatproof carrying case, so you don’t have to wait for it to cool down before you pack it up.

With user-friendly features like a quick reheat speed, 4 oz. water tank, and retractable charging cord, Panasonic’s cordless steamer has earned more than 4,000 5-star Amazon ratings. One satisfied customer shares, “This iron surpassed my expectations. So easy to use. The water reservoir is easy to remove and fill. You place it on the charging dock while using and the iron stays nice and hot. It also steams quite well…It heats quickly and you don’t have to wait for it to cool to put the carrier lid on and put it away. Highly recommend this iron.”