Conair Extreme Steam Turbo - can it replace my iron?
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Can this new steamer replace my trustworthy Shark conventional iron at getting wrinkles out of khaki pants and dress shirts? I have my doubts! Find out!
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I feel you didn't give the steamer a fair shot since you only used one hand when steaming. You have to pull down on the pant leg with your other hand to make it slightly taught, and then run the steamer over it at the same time. The slight tension coupled with the steam melts away the wrinkles. The trick to steamers is definitely hanging it up correctly and using both hands.
If you live somewhere with winter seasons, you have sweaters that can smell musty if they’re been in storage. The steamer freshens them up so you don’t have to wash them all again. Same goes with jackets that smell like food because you wore them to a restaurant with strong cooking smells. The steamer makes them fresh again.
I feel you, but you may want to open the tool bag. I finally did and guess what? The silicone band worked great on my wrinkled khakis. And compared to the iron, it didn’t leave pressing or heat marks. There was no fading or discoloration. I use 2 hands for both iron and steamer. I still need to practice, and i need to learn how to use the create tool. but i’m pleased this far.
I have one of those. It’s fast and convenient. I use this over the iron over 90% of the time. Quite satisfied.
Pull it taught and then steam it by pressing the head into the pants, it’ll work much better. The iron pulls the pants taught on the ironing board which is essentially like making it the way you want it to be and then baking it solid.
Not doubting that approach would improve the results, but at that point it's a iron 😂
@@wonStarReviews iron can mess up your clothes. I don’t think the steamer would.
I appreciate this video 🤣 I felt silly researching this but I'm thankful I did before purchasing. Thank you so much!
No better way to get honest reviews! Thanks for watching!
@@wonStarReviews The point made about irons logically doing a superior job bec the fabric is being pressed on Plus the capacity to steam rang my truth button bec that's why I been hesitant. Watched a number of vids and Irons win hands down imo. Steamers likely have some uses .. delicate fabrics, etc and while putting large items on ironing board is a pain, such work can also become our Zen. OM .... thank you .. great vid ... well done
@@judithnicholais1492 Thank you Judith!!!
It’s so powerful that you can actually use it to sanitize and deodorize mattresses, box springs, and pillows as well as killing bed bugs. It’s not just for quickly removing wrinkles from clothing or window treatments. Just put in on max power, go slowly with overlapping passes, and tackle all sides, the piping, and every little nook and cranny.
I bought this specifically to steam things to sanitize things that CAN'T be ironed, such as luggage. My mom's apartment building was infested with bedbugs. Thankfully they got it under control, but I wasn't taking any chances after visiting her. I bought this steamer to sanitize my suitcase after out in the garage before bringing it in to my house. Frequent travellers who stay in hotels may want to have this steamer on hand for that purpose. Even high end hotels can have bedbugs, and trust me, you do NOT want them hitching a ride back to your home in your suitcase, which is apparently the most common way they spread.
Is this steam hot enough to sanitize? I could see a use case for that purpose!
@@wonStarReviews Yes, in fact this steamer touts that use on the box, I believe. Along with using it for pet beds, etc. You certainly wouldn't want to use chemical pesticides on or in your luggage.
@@melanies.6030Pets? you can iron your Cat with it???
@@click411 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂 yo that is the weirdest comment i had seen today.
Agreed. I would just ck with a pest control expert to be sure steaming kills bed bugs. It should but I think the bugs have a hard outer shell. Am sure this can be researched but don't trust all we read on the Web either. I had bed bugs and loads of stuff on the Web is nothing but fear mongering Untrue nonsense. Neighbors & friends think they know it all Too and they don't.
The steamer, like your iron....has to actually make contact with the material for it to work like it should. The comparision is like holding your iron just above the fabric of what you are trying to get the wrinkles out of without resting it actually ON the fabric, your iron would not work effectively either if you used the same method. When you iron, you motion it over the fabric in constant waves across the pants or whatever piece of clothing you are working with and not letting it stay concentrated in one spot so that the fabric does not scortch/burn. Thank you for taking your time in sharing!
Thanks for your comments Sharon. If you can see when I'm using the steamer, I am making alot of contact with the fabric. The pants are swaying back and forth as I go up and down on the pants. When I returned the unit the Costco rep said tons of people return this unit. Wish it worked. Maybe it's just this brand and model.
@@wonStarReviews so i guess you don't recommend it? What is a better brand?
@@wonStarReviews No you are not making a lot of contact, with the way you hanged the pants you obviously need to hold the bottom with one hand to make constant contact while also applying some pressure. Thats how those handheld steamer are supposed to work.
@@MathiASS88 thanks for the feedback and for watching! My previous question ends up the same. If I get to hang it up and I gotta hold up a device then use the other hand to hold the fabric taught, then what is the real benefit and ease of the product? I think I'm still more tired?
The instructions do say to not put the steamer in contact, but hold it 1 to 2 inches away, so maybe Conair doesn't know what they're talking about?
Please do more reviews on Costco items, I practically live there
Thanks for watching!
looks like a great product. What I have been doing for years when I travel and don't feel like ironing my clothing in hotel room. I run the shower on hot, and then hang my clothes on shower curtain rod for a few minutes. Works good enough for me.
I have a different model and it’s great! Even low setting is a breeze!
Hi, I know this was done over a year ago but steamer irons are not for heavy materials like khaki and jeans. its great for softer fabrics and delicate fabrics like silk or plush fabrics like velvet where an iron would crush the fibers of the fabric. Steamer irons are great for drapes and similar materials.
Somewhat agree. Some drapes like the ones I have are even thicker than khakis. But I see an application for very sheer delicate items. Thanks for the feedback!
Exactly 💯 💯
Thanks for this. Wanted to be sure I wasn't crazy since I found the steamer slower and less effective than ironing.
Glad to help! No you ain't crazy 🤣
On thick fabrics of course use the flat iron, the steamer is for delicate fabrics..
Thanks for the test. I'll keep my iron and buy a steamer for delicate fabrics.
Thanks for watching!!
The steamer will work better for things you can lift and put on an ironing board. Drapes, sheets (while they are on the bed), fragile clothing like silk, refreshing sweaters instead of taking them to the cleaners at the beginning of the season etc. But for the use that you displayed, the steam iron is best. I have both.
agreed!! However for the drapes, not for heavy blackout drapes!
HOW DO YOU OPEN THE WATER RESERVOIR FOR THE STEAMER?
It's never going to work as well as an iron, but it's quicker and easier to use and can be used on dry clean only fabrics. Also no dealing w an ironing board. It has it's place, just like the iron.
Great for delicate fabrics.
Great points! Thanks for watching!
FYI.. you're supposed to steam from the bottom up. i noticed better results when I did that.
Makes sense how steam trickles up to pre-loosen the next area.
Lol, I stumbled upon your videos and they're hilarious. I'm gonna start binge watching your stuff.
Glad you like them sir!
The kid version of me being an adult is going to be so much more fun
Me now looking at a steamer review cause I have 9 to 5 employment and utterly depressed and blacking out with Jack Daniels on weekends
Just wait until you lose your steamer in a divorce, and find yourself in the market for a new one, watching reviews at 1 AM on a Tuesday. 😢
Hopefully, things are better for you now, man! My best wishes to you.
Should learn how to use the steamer before you compare them
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Thanks buddy for the heads up.
I have the Connor extreme steam that I picked up from Amazon and it works great lots of power I saw my lights go a little bit dim. 😂
Thanks for the video. I’m in the same position. Doing research & if it’s good enough I’m using one tonight.
Let me know what you think!
No steamer will replace an iron and vice versa. They are two different appliances.
Thank you for the review😉 In my case, I got it for the curtains, cause it’s to hard for me to iron them. Hoping it will work
I hope so you. I ironed my curtains and it's still tough even with the iron.
🤔🤨I just bought the turbo extremesteam hand held fabric steamer at Bed bath for $69.99...
I got it for my curtains. But I’m going to return it and get the one from Costco.
Correction $59.99 🤷🏻♀️ still going back🤦🏻♀️
Thanks for the review. Yeah I’m not getting the steamer. That’s a waste of my time. I need something that works a little quicker!!
Facts!!
Of course the iron is going to be better it's pressed heat if you steam by pressing down it will probably have the same results..I'm purchasing a steamer thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!!
Iron is 100% better than steamer.
i don't doubt that the iron would do a better job here. however - your technique with the steamer was a little questionable. maybe in rewatching you might see that : you kinda waved it over relatively fast up and down. what if you spot steamed the areas with the heavier wrinkles? you also spent a lot more time at the top and bottom of your passes. for you the steamer is probably worthless. but for things that are a bit more delicate, or that you wouldn't use an iron on they can be useful (like blazers, cardigans, sweaters, linen).
Thanks for the objective feedback! Definitely believe steamers have their place with more delicate fabrics. My goal for the video was can I replace my iron, and the answer was no. Thanks for replying and for watching!
You need a steaming mitt, that way you can apply gentle pressure on the clothes hanging. An iron works better because you're applying massive heat pressure on a surface. Your pants will get damaged with that iron.
I think I agree if your clothes are of a delicate fabric. If it's cotton or jean material I think the irons potential damage outweighs the lifespan of the material. Good respectable point though!! Thanks!
@@wonStarReviews I need your ironing skills!
@@fatalradius totally suck at ironing LOL
One thing good about steamer is you can iron a dirty shirt without washing beforehand. When every time washing an expensive shirt, it shortens the lifespan of the shirt.
Interesting idea. Why would you iron a dirty shirt? Dirty meaning already worn not sweaty and needing a wash?
@@wonStarReviews Because I don't want to wash it every time after I wear it, unless there's a food stain on my shirt, I normally wear my dress shirt about 3 times before washing it, and use a steamer instead to clean it up.
You should list the actual model number in reviews, not just the name. Sometimes models are named similarly and you need to know the actual model number to know the difference. There is another version of this steamer that is named very similarly but is a different model number.
Point taken! Thanks for the feedback. Usually I post the product link but like in this case Costco is not selling it anymore so this would be helpful!
Yeah the streamer works great on thin or delicate fabrics. I like to use it on dresses and dry clean only fabrics. I’ve certainly used it on curtains, table cloths, comforters, etc. It doesn’t work that well on thicker fabrics like pants and some cotton dress shirts. I still have to use an iron. I have yet to try a steam garment bag and wonder how that would get rid of wrinkles faster or better?
I would agree it can work well with very thin or sheer items. Thanks for watching!!!
@@wonStarReviews works well on shirts and also suits which you cant iron. Also gets rid of any odor
It never entered my mind to use it on pants ,but drapes ,bed skirts , light wrinkled button ups , non time sensitive its definitely FAIR
Yeah, it's not for heavy materials. Its for delicates like silks and velvets.
Thank you for ur very good demonstration bro I learned a lot 😍I appreciate your learning procedure you shared I guess for me both useful it depends on the type of fabric ..God Bless
Thanks Maria for the kind feedback!
Thank you so much that was very helpful 😊
Your welcome!
Hi I have one it took me 45 minutes to steam 3 shirts
yeah i aint got that kind of time.. and forearm muscles LOL. Thanks for watching!
I guess mine's broken! That clicking sound remains, doesn't go away, and the steam barely comes out, then nothing, don't know what I'm doing wrong!
return it immediately! Conair is not known for superb quality either. :(
We need a comparison of just throwing it in the dryer.
That would take a while love over 10 minutes. Energy sucker too lol
I would lay the pants down on the iron board then apply the steam 🤔
Thanks for the sincere review
My pleasure! Gotta keep it a buck!
I still buy steamer , for shirt or dresses
I got it today on sale $10 off at Costco.
Let me know what you think!
I really didn’t like it.. i tried on my husbands khakis, mine spits water , it’s heavy , it takes for ever to get the fabric smooth, it’s not perfect .. i still think the iron does a better job, I needed a new iron and gave the conair a try but I’m going to buy a new iron and stick with the iron at least I can rest my arm when resting the iron on the ironing table. Not satisfied. Will be selling the conair online …I wasted my money on it.
You would have better results if you take those pants out of the dryer why the cycle ends.
A perfect example of someone doing a review without knowing how the product works; that steamer is able to be placed on the fabric as well as used as an ironing board making it a lot more effective- you're kind of putting it at a disadvantage by not putting it on contact with the piece you're doing especially something that heavy- and to give it a further better chance you can iron it like a traditional iron using the iron board and not just in the upright position
Throw that out. Spend the money and buy 3 pairs of Theory Zaine precision ponte pants and you’re good to go. No ironing and you’ll look fabulous all the time.
I do need better pants :)
Hi. Your other hand is supported pull the fabric taught
Put the steamer under the clothes and hold the pants taught
I returned it a few months ago. I really wanted it to work 😭 nothing works faster than a regular iron.
I believe your supposed to use the brush attachment for thicker materiel
Not sure it would have helped honestly. I did alot of work offline and it's not effective. I wish it was though! Thanks for watching!
I think my Conair steamer might be defective. I just purchased one and when I hit the steam button it takes forever for steam to come out.
Sounds like a return lol
@@wonStarReviews actually I didn't hit the steam button all the way 😭😭it's fine now
@@tinamarie2484 lol
Iron performance seems better. What if the fabric is lighter and what if clothes laid out on the ironing board and then use the steamer and see if there’s any difference ?
It probably works great on sheer materials. Holding that thing for more than 30 seconds and your forearm starts burning 🥵
@@wonStarReviews good workout Buddy
@@MKasbati lol yes just makes you tired.
@@wonStarReviews get your money if not in the Gym then u’ve always Steamer to fall back on ! 😜
I think you are should move the steamer more slowly, unlike an iron.
Thanks for watching. If I had to slow it down, it would be like doing a slow bicep curl. The unit is not heavy but a few minutes holding it and you'll go back to an iron lol.
Thanks
Thanks for watching!!
Can I travel with it to Europe....since it has 125 Volts and Europe has 240 VOlts.....Is it Duel voltage....Please confirm...Thanks
I'm sure you can plug it into an adapter for 240. Amazon has a bunch of these converters
It's good for soft fabrics, for the rest use a normal iron. Ps; you have to test both the same way otherwise the test useless
I want to get a steamer for light fabrics, women gowns etc that would otherwise be impossible to iron, drapes, freshening garments up..
For T-shirt’s and trousers it makes no sense at all.
I think you need the hanging board where you should hang your clothes against while using the steamer just like your typical ironing board.
It's a long way to go to just do what a typical iron does lol.
Great video Rob!
Thanks Matt!!!
Mine is spitting water. I even use distilled water.
Sounds like it's still not a good buy
Are you from the South? I feel like I detect a fellow southerner!
Good question! I've been here since 86. Born and raised in Southern California. That accent is long gone lol.
My only lasted 4 months
I just bought it to get wrinkles out of drapes while ther hanging.
very nice video, thanks!
Thanks Frank!
I purchased one today, barely any steam comes out,its trash.
Sorry about that. If you got it from Costco it's an easy return.
Where did you get your ironing board? Thanks.
It's so old. Probably got the cover at target 🤣
Hi! I have the same model, Does your steamer leak water at the bottom by any chance? Mine has a little open hole where water leaks, it's driving me crazy since I just bought it
Return it if its busted. No, mine were not leaking. I bought 2 of them just to make sure i didnt have a defective one. both were IN-effective LOL.
@@wonStarReviews LOL thanks dude!
Yes it leaks!!
I tried the Conair steamer on many types of fabric, even thin fabrics but it didn't work either.
I'm not surprised. The use case is so low that a traditional iron is still the best bet..
Starts around 2:40 ish.
I’m trying mine out right now and it heats up and it’s ready for use (the blinking blue light is a solid orange) but when I press the steam button to get started it doesn’t start at all. Am I doing something wrong?
Orange probably is a warning like maybe no water?
What do you think to use this with my blankets and matress ? works well ?
I don't think it works better than anything else. I would do more research on better streamers if that's your route.
Do you have to hold the button down in order for the steam to come out?
No you don't. Once you turn it on it comes out automatically. You can change the settings at that point. Thanks for watching!!
*The steamer was never meant to replace the iron you're never gonna get perfect creases, it's GREAT for tops to get you out the door. You gotta have both because I would never put my iron on a delicate fabric top...no way man! THEY BOTH HAVE PROS AND CONS!* especially summer clothes, all my summer clothes are light fabrics, I'm not pulling out the heavy duty iron for them, no way, the steamer is perfect!
iron is better!
You're supposed to pull it taught.
Thanks for the suggestion and thanks so muchfor watching! Like I said in the video, if I gotta do all that, what's the point of the steamer vs an iron?
This is a bad and pretty negative review seems like you did not have open mind going in. I started using mine today at the same time I started watching videos and came across yours as well and I don't think you see the value in this product. Maybe try it again with an open mind?
Thanks for your comment. Honestly I really tried to like this thing. When i filmed this, it was my second time trying to make a go after I returned the first one and messed with the attachments. If I was un-wrinkling sheer drapes this would have worked, but not for anything I would put on.
How hot does the plate get? Does it seem like it's trying to be an iron, or does it just get hot because steam is passing by it?
a gentle steam of hot air. you don't want to spray your face, but my clothes basically sweated, and thats it.. lol
How much 🇧🇭
Cutie ;)
The steamer or the iron? 😂
Very helpful!
Thanks for watching!!!
What if steam doesn't come out of mine ( brand new from Costco, and when I start the steam button,not only there is no steam, there is a loud tapping noise).
Sounds like there's no water? If there is I would return it. I would return it anyway ☺️
I know I'm a bit late as compared to when posted but maybe someone reading now with this issue can gain some knowledge; this is actually a somewhat normal/common occurence and all u have to do is let it run for a bit. Eventually the steam should come out and the noise should stop. Hopefully u got it working;)
Un-wrinkle = iron-out. Delicate and Delicates are not the same word. Ak -ses-sore-ee. Get your Vana White on! The Conair makes it almost impossible to iron out the ends of the garments. Just like you show for the left pant leg.
Waste of money did not get rid of wrinkles
thats my sentiment as well!
You also completely know how to use your iron and you don't know how to use the steamer. You seem to have also made up your mind before you even started. JMO
Don't be an engineer just review, dear bald uncle
it doesnt work because you go over it fast like an iron. You are suppose to go slowly over it not super fast
Gotcha! Thing's too heavy to hold still for that long lol.
You are not using it properly
Con air conned you out of a good few minutes of nothingness.
Thank you I won’t be buying this
Iron everyday? Christ…
Well 2x a week now thanks to covid
Another unneeded gadget.
Again....you HAVE...to actually touch the fabric with the steamer, like you actually touch the fabric with your iron.
Even if one were to 'iron' with that steamer on an ironing board, the total surface area of the iron is way bigger. The point of the steamer is to use it without an ironing board thus the pressure against the fabric will be less no matter what. The only advantage of the steamer is on delicate surfaces. At most, it could be as good as an iron but would take way more time.
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Just do it,so much talking it's not rocket science
Looks like you don’t know how to use a steamer
A bit to much bla bla
This is a dull and boring review. Please make more effort next time.
Dude.. learn how to use a steamer before doing a review