I am new to steaming and am still figuring things out. I watched your videos for tips. What I found through trial and error isn’t to start at the top of the garment but to start at the bottom for the reason that steam rises. If you start at the bottom and pull the material taut, all the excess steam rises up as passes through the garment. As you move up, the excess steam has already done the work and more times than not, you don’t have to concentrate on the top sections as much. Let the steam do the work!
Whoa I literally JUST got finished using my new garment steamer for the first time and then I saw this video pop up on my feed...I am a total Makers Clean fan girl....thank you for teaching me how to clean literally everything! ❤️❤️❤️
You have to be careful steaming clothes hanging on the door. You can damage the paint. It is also tricky to hold the garment and not get burned. A friend suggested I buy a silicon oven glove for protection when I get to the edge of the garment near my hand.
Try steaming shirts from the inside-out while using your other hand to pull it taut. Start from the bottom working your way up. Some of the steam gets trapped and rises upwards and so the steam is doing more work for you to de-wrinkle the upper part of the shirt before you actually start steaming there. I've been using a larger vertical steamer for years now to do my work shirt for that day in the morning. It also came with a clip to hold the fabric right up against the steaming head for creases but I realised I can do without it if I hold the folded area taut enough for the crease and steam it. Takes a minute or so with the inside-out method for a shirt (and the less time it takes to de-wrinkle, the less moisture it retains and the faster the shirt dries afterwards). I'd say with a vertical powerful steamer (it makes a huge difference compared to handled ones), it gets 80% of the job done which an iron could do but with 20% of the effort. I think the next step up from vertical streamers is to get a Karcher SC3 and add the garment nozzle attachment. I've experimented with the SC1 with great results but would need a third hand to keep the steam button pressed while holding the garment nozzle and holding the shirt taut. The Karcher SC3 steam pressure is no joke, would heat up fast, has continuous stream and probably fitting for your channel since it can be used for cleaning as well!
Love your videos! Just a tip, its actually better to steam from bottom to top as takes less time. The steam will rise so it covers more of the garment from the beginning.
I recently bought a steamer from my local Aldi here in Australia . And I have been quite happy about it , I mainly use it for my partner’s shirts when I get lazy to take iron board out. I also sew as a hobby so ironing is very crucial in sewing, so to me steaming can’t replace my iron
This was a timely video since I’m about to buy a steamer. Thanks for telling me what to look for. I think steaming and ironing both have their places. I’m one of those weird people who likes to iron 😀😀I find it relaxing but I mostly iron only linens nowadays. Thanks for a great video!
I have a tall steamer that I got years ago, before steamers really got big. I'm a sewist. It has a built in hook to hang the clothing on. I have a hand held steamer for travel. I iron pillowcases and other flat pieces. xo~linda
As a fashion reseller, I prepare dozens of garments for photo listing every day. I've considered steaming but already own an iron with steam function that uses tap water and works great for me. But I found this video interesting and learned some new tips! I'd be interested to know if steamers can be used to actually spot clean and/or add fresh scent to garments or other items, or if there are other uses for steamers I should consider. Thanks!
I bought an upright 20 years ago and it broke within a month. I bought a mini one 5 years ago and it works, but it only steams 1-2 garment at a time. I hang my clothes on the shower rod in my bathroom. I saw your video in my queue and wanted to see and hear what you have to say. I love my steamer but I dislike twisting the top to open the water dispenser. Yours has a higher capacity and more tools.
I just spritz a wrinkled garment with a water bottle (kind of like Downy wrinkle release but just with water). 9 times out of 10 it gets the wrinkles out just fine. For serious wrinkles I still use the iron.
steamer all the way - I hate ironing. I like to get a spray bottle of water mist the clothes before I start steaming. The wrinkles come out even faster. Years ago I had the BIG steamer you mentioned and it was a pain that I've just gone handheld and haven't looked back. Yes, I have to refill the tank more often but it saves storage space which I am lacking. Always follow the rules about the distilled water!! If it says it and you think meh who cares well eventually it will catch up to you and it starts working not great to eventual break down clogged... basically go buy yourself a new steamer. This applies to steam mops as well which I stupidly only put tap water in because I was too lazy.
Thanks for making this video. I am interested in buying the steamer you showcased in the video but got lost in all the links none of which were for the steamer in question and the subject of this video!
I am little confused why you did not use a Steamer Glove near the bottom, there is no way you steamed all the way to the bottom, without it being to hot for your fingers, so that would mean the bottom never got steamed ?
Great video! Thank you for sharing. Are you planning on doing a Daily Cleaning video at some point? Loved your weekly cleaning video, but would love to see what you do on a daily basis and your tips and tricks! :)
Hmm, I see no link or product details for the steamer you're using and recommending in this video? Please can you update that? (Only see a link for a portable steamer in the description, below?) Thanks!
Ironing and pressing are 2 different things, even if we use the words interchangeably. Pressing is lifting and lowering the iron, to avoid stretching the fabric. Ironing is running the metal plate around the fabric. The seamstress in me knows this matters when taking care of fabrics.
Thank you. In my experience not a good idea to do it hanging behind a door. If there is no other way then better hang a clothing plastic cover on an empty hanger over that part of the door first to protect the door wood from humidity and damage. I have had the experience of damaging a wood table top by steaming clothes. Eventhough a folded fabric sheet was over it.
It looks like this is the one (but hers is white): www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z6MF3QQ?ref=exp_cleanmyspace_dp_vv_d. I found it in one of her Amazon "Laundry Room Must Haves" collections.
@@lacey_heather Thanks Lacey! It's just I live in the Netherlands and I can't find the Reliable brand anywhere, I need to find a similar equivalent then. Have a lovely Sunday :)
Great video! Can someone explain to me the difference between the steaming option with your dryer and a steamer like in the video? Trying to understand what I need for my home.
I’m not finding the list of recommended steamers. I just bought one today to use for a long distance wedding, but I could send it back if you have a better recommendation.
@@vickilachmann8927, thank you! For some reason it was not showing up for me yesterday. Believe me, I tried over and over and searched and searched. Today it’s there as clear as day. Again, thank you!
I bought one of those well-reviewed Amazon steamers a bout 2 years ago and never looked back. It is so much better than ironing that it's not even funny. Can't press flat things like ties and lapels but other than that it's 10x better.
Have you ever removed cigarette smoke from walls? What products do you recommend? Helping a friend revamp his apartment and it has about 5 years of build up at this point
We had that issue when we moved into a new house- the walls were yellow with nicotine! We found that washing the walls with sugar soap worked really well
Hi Melissa, I have a question, how can we sanitized clothes with our steam works? Sometimes it’s easy to wash our daily clothes, but when it come to outer wear, it’s hard to wash, so we have to steam it plus sanitize under the pandemic, do you have any idea? Thank you. ❤️
Love all your videos. One question for you: do house clothes need to be ironed like pjs and t-shirts that I wear at home only or sleep wear etc that are not worn when I go out of the house? Trying to save time, ironing takes time.
If your steamer doesn't come with a clip to hold the fabric right up against the steamer head for the cuffs... A simple hack is to use an oven glove to temporarily reduce the risk of burning your hand (WARNING: You may still burn yourself so you are taking your own risk trying this and I'm not responsible for any injury or damage you cause)
Neither. I put sheets on the bed slighlt damp and pull tight. I spray clothes with water and when hung uo tug the fabric in both directions and let dry
Thank you. In my experience not a good idea to do it hanging behind a door. If there is no other way then better hang a clothing plastic cover on an empty hanger over that part of the door first to protect the door wood from humidity and damage. I have had the experience of damaging a wood table top by steaming clothes. Eventhough a folded fabric sheet was over it.
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I am new to steaming and am still figuring things out. I watched your videos for tips. What I found through trial and error isn’t to start at the top of the garment but to start at the bottom for the reason that steam rises. If you start at the bottom and pull the material taut, all the excess steam rises up as passes through the garment. As you move up, the excess steam has already done the work and more times than not, you don’t have to concentrate on the top sections as much. Let the steam do the work!
Thanks for tip!
Whoa I literally JUST got finished using my new garment steamer for the first time and then I saw this video pop up on my feed...I am a total Makers Clean fan girl....thank you for teaching me how to clean literally everything! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks very much Jennie!!
You have to be careful steaming clothes hanging on the door. You can damage the paint. It is also tricky to hold the garment and not get burned. A friend suggested I buy a silicon oven glove for protection when I get to the edge of the garment near my hand.
Try steaming shirts from the inside-out while using your other hand to pull it taut. Start from the bottom working your way up. Some of the steam gets trapped and rises upwards and so the steam is doing more work for you to de-wrinkle the upper part of the shirt before you actually start steaming there.
I've been using a larger vertical steamer for years now to do my work shirt for that day in the morning. It also came with a clip to hold the fabric right up against the steaming head for creases but I realised I can do without it if I hold the folded area taut enough for the crease and steam it. Takes a minute or so with the inside-out method for a shirt (and the less time it takes to de-wrinkle, the less moisture it retains and the faster the shirt dries afterwards). I'd say with a vertical powerful steamer (it makes a huge difference compared to handled ones), it gets 80% of the job done which an iron could do but with 20% of the effort.
I think the next step up from vertical streamers is to get a Karcher SC3 and add the garment nozzle attachment. I've experimented with the SC1 with great results but would need a third hand to keep the steam button pressed while holding the garment nozzle and holding the shirt taut. The Karcher SC3 steam pressure is no joke, would heat up fast, has continuous stream and probably fitting for your channel since it can be used for cleaning as well!
Was just wondering if you ever made a video on getting out yellow sunscreen stains on white clothes
Love your videos! Just a tip, its actually better to steam from bottom to top as takes less time. The steam will rise so it covers more of the garment from the beginning.
Thank you for that great tip. Bottoms up!
I recently bought a steamer from my local Aldi here in Australia . And I have been quite happy about it , I mainly use it for my partner’s shirts when I get lazy to take iron board out. I also sew as a hobby so ironing is very crucial in sewing, so to me steaming can’t replace my iron
This was a timely video since I’m about to buy a steamer. Thanks for telling me what to look for. I think steaming and ironing both have their places. I’m one of those weird people who likes to iron 😀😀I find it relaxing but I mostly iron only linens nowadays. Thanks for a great video!
I have a tall steamer that I got years ago, before steamers really got big. I'm a sewist. It has a built in hook to hang the clothing on. I have a hand held steamer for travel. I iron pillowcases and other flat pieces.
xo~linda
Your my kind of gal!!
As a fashion reseller, I prepare dozens of garments for photo listing every day. I've considered steaming but already own an iron with steam function that uses tap water and works great for me. But I found this video interesting and learned some new tips! I'd be interested to know if steamers can be used to actually spot clean and/or add fresh scent to garments or other items, or if there are other uses for steamers I should consider. Thanks!
Wow Never had a steamer bought my first. This is awesome thanks for sharing love all these videos. Spent half day watching washing tips.
I bought an upright 20 years ago and it broke within a month. I bought a mini one 5 years ago and it works, but it only steams 1-2 garment at a time. I hang my clothes on the shower rod in my bathroom. I saw your video in my queue and wanted to see and hear what you have to say. I love my steamer but I dislike twisting the top to open the water dispenser. Yours has a higher capacity and more tools.
Love your outfit. I prefer steamers over irons.
OMG this made me go out and buy a steamer , absolutely awesome . Game changer in my house. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks so much for your steaming video. I got a steamer a couple of days ago and didn't have a clue how to use it properly. Now I do 😃✌️
I was just thinking I need a steamer and here was your video!
I iron mostly, but I think I will be giving my steamer another try.
I have both steamers and irons.
Depends on what I am getting wrinkles out of and if I have a couple items or half my closet.
Team iron, it’s so satisfying (weird right?) Love your videos always a tip I can use in there to improve.
I use boiled cold water. I find it easier to remove limescale from my kettle than from my steamer or iron.
I just spritz a wrinkled garment with a water bottle (kind of like Downy wrinkle release but just with water). 9 times out of 10 it gets the wrinkles out just fine. For serious wrinkles I still use the iron.
steamer all the way - I hate ironing. I like to get a spray bottle of water mist the clothes before I start steaming. The wrinkles come out even faster.
Years ago I had the BIG steamer you mentioned and it was a pain that I've just gone handheld and haven't looked back. Yes, I have to refill the tank more often but it saves storage space which I am lacking.
Always follow the rules about the distilled water!! If it says it and you think meh who cares well eventually it will catch up to you and it starts working not great to eventual break down clogged... basically go buy yourself a new steamer. This applies to steam mops as well which I stupidly only put tap water in because I was too lazy.
I just realized I have that exact drying rack. It's pretty sturdy and works great
Do you remember the name/brand? Does it fold up fairly compactly? If Melissa stated it, I missed it.
Thanks for making this video. I am interested in buying the steamer you showcased in the video but got lost in all the links none of which were for the steamer in question and the subject of this video!
What steamer do u have ?? ( using in the video) plz share the link
Which steamer are you using in the video? Also hello from BC :)
Only have an iron...but have bugs put in my ear about the Joy's of steaming in past year. May check out your recs.
Thank you. This was very helpful and informative, as are all of your videos! 💙
Where are the mop stick's for your mop heads in the description?!?! NVM, went to website & loved what I saw!
I am little confused why you did not use a Steamer Glove near the bottom, there is no way you steamed all the way to the bottom, without it being to hot for your fingers, so that would mean the bottom never got steamed ?
If you start at the bottom of the garment, as the steam rises, it will soften the wrinkles up top, so they are easier to remove.
do you have a link to the steamer you use in the video?
Great video! Thank you for sharing. Are you planning on doing a Daily Cleaning video at some point? Loved your weekly cleaning video, but would love to see what you do on a daily basis and your tips and tricks! :)
Anyways thanks for educating the community and appreciate your volunteering Thanks to team
What type of brand and model of steamer are you using in this video
Thanks this saved me some money think in my case I’m better sticking with an iron
What steamer model are you using in the video?
thank you! that info ironing vs. steaming was sooo needed☘️✨
Hmm, I see no link or product details for the steamer you're using and recommending in this video? Please can you update that? (Only see a link for a portable steamer in the description, below?) Thanks!
Ironing and pressing are 2 different things, even if we use the words interchangeably. Pressing is lifting and lowering the iron, to avoid stretching the fabric. Ironing is running the metal plate around the fabric.
The seamstress in me knows this matters when taking care of fabrics.
What steamer are you using in the video? Don't see any links in the description box.
Thank you. In my experience not a good idea to do it hanging behind a door. If there is no other way then better hang a clothing plastic cover on an empty hanger over that part of the door first to protect the door wood from humidity and damage. I have had the experience of damaging a wood table top by steaming clothes. Eventhough a folded fabric sheet was over it.
Melissa what's that stemer you're using?? Thank you so much for all your video now I love cleaning my home and I am a baking soda freak ❤❤❤❤😂🤣😂🤣
Yes I was wondering the same thing
It looks like this is the one (but hers is white): www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z6MF3QQ?ref=exp_cleanmyspace_dp_vv_d. I found it in one of her Amazon "Laundry Room Must Haves" collections.
@@lacey_heather Waaat you found it!! Thank you Lacey!! Price is still very affordable reasonable for a steamer!
@@fammnak852 Great price and good reviews. The white version can be found if you click the store name!
@@lacey_heather Thanks Lacey! It's just I live in the Netherlands and I can't find the Reliable brand anywhere, I need to find a similar equivalent then. Have a lovely Sunday :)
Great video! Can someone explain to me the difference between the steaming option with your dryer and a steamer like in the video? Trying to understand what I need for my home.
I love the handheld for steaming in place such as hung drapes, bed skirts, sofa covers (mine are removable and washable)...etc.
I’m not finding the list of recommended steamers. I just bought one today to use for a long distance wedding, but I could send it back if you have a better recommendation.
It's under the Amazon link in the description
@@vickilachmann8927, thank you! For some reason it was not showing up for me yesterday. Believe me, I tried over and over and searched and searched. Today it’s there as clear as day. Again, thank you!
I bought one of those well-reviewed Amazon steamers a bout 2 years ago and never looked back. It is so much better than ironing that it's not even funny. Can't press flat things like ties and lapels but other than that it's 10x better.
Does anyone have the link to the steamer Melissa is using in the video?
İ have a steamer but i just don't use it, may be İ should force myself to use it more often 🤔
i live in a very hard water area, can I use bottled water?
What is the steamer you are using in the video? I can’t find it in your description
Have you ever removed cigarette smoke from walls? What products do you recommend? Helping a friend revamp his apartment and it has about 5 years of build up at this point
We had that issue when we moved into a new house- the walls were yellow with nicotine! We found that washing the walls with sugar soap worked really well
Hi, one question: are you touching the clothes with the steamer or keep it slightly apart?
Great tip! Thank you for sharing!
My steamer has a built in creaser for pleats and folds. How would I use that to pleat a pair of slacks? Also how do I use it with startch too?
Hi Melissa, I have a question, how can we sanitized clothes with our steam works? Sometimes it’s easy to wash our daily clothes, but when it come to outer wear, it’s hard to wash, so we have to steam it plus sanitize under the pandemic, do you have any idea? Thank you. ❤️
Love all your videos. One question for you: do house clothes need to be ironed like pjs and t-shirts that I wear at home only or sleep wear etc that are not worn when I go out of the house? Trying to save time, ironing takes time.
Is this a real question? 😆 if you want to save time - save the ironing for when you’re actually wearing it.
@@arielleluana, I iron my clothes soon after drying and be done with it.
I was hoping for tips on how to steam the cuffs. I always burn myself 😳
If your steamer doesn't come with a clip to hold the fabric right up against the steamer head for the cuffs... A simple hack is to use an oven glove to temporarily reduce the risk of burning your hand (WARNING: You may still burn yourself so you are taking your own risk trying this and I'm not responsible for any injury or damage you cause)
Just what I was looking into literally
my heart skipped a beat, thank goodness you said" it's not plugged in"
Can you share the link of the product you are using?
What about steam cleaning bathrooms, floors? Do you recommend?
Love you so much from South Africa.
Could you add the link for your steamer?
Make a video on how to clean gas cooking range
We know - we are working on it!
Is using an iron board not good when steaming?
Are you pressing the button whilst your steamimg or ?
Steam any day over ironing 😊😊😊
I’m not finding your recommended steamers. I wish I could Am I nuts?
CMS POLL: Are you on TEAM STEAM or TEAM IRON?
Team Steam
Team stream 👍🏻
Team steam
My iron can apparently double function as a steamer so… I guess both? 😅
@@BeatrizPereira-mk2cr what brand/model iron do you have?
Looks Cool!! Steamer all the way! Joan Bates
First again!
What is the real purpose of steaming?
Is it to remove wrinkles only?
It seems like this takes so much longer than ironing. I can press a shirt super quick
Neither. I put sheets on the bed slighlt damp and pull tight. I spray clothes with water and when hung uo tug the fabric in both directions and let dry
LITERALLY EVERYONE ON THE INTERNET: "Steamers are amazing, I threw away my iron!"
Literally everyone who buys one: "Wtf is this shit, it does nothing"
Waited😍❤️
How start to steam ?
ironing and pressing are NOT the same. With iIroning you slide the iron back and forth. With pressing you lift the iron and move it to a new position.
Iron, relaxing activity for me.
I love to iron while watching TV; makes time go by so much quicker!
For clothes,, Team iron.
For curtains, Team steam.
Team iron
regular water...?
Fancy doing a video for a steam press?xXx
Have we seen your laundry room in this house?
Team steam.
Do you clean your ironing table?
I sew & love to iron my fabric; I find it relaxing. But I can't iron my shirts nicely to save my life!🤣
WHAT KINDA STEAMER YOU'RE USING ???
Team Iron because Team Steam is delusional.😜
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That's your bedroom? huge.
Look like a great gadget to have around... Go steamers... Enjoy it...
😁❤️👍👍✡️👋🎖️🎯🏆🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Is she ok? She looks a little rough and doesn't have her wedding ring on...
Uh-oh! This guy is getting some pretty bad reviews on Amazon.😓
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Steam
Respectfully, you are the perfect wife.
Thank you. In my experience not a good idea to do it hanging behind a door. If there is no other way then better hang a clothing plastic cover on an empty hanger over that part of the door first to protect the door wood from humidity and damage. I have had the experience of damaging a wood table top by steaming clothes. Eventhough a folded fabric sheet was over it.
Steam