Former bridal shop owner here - I used a commercial Jiffy steamer on everything in the store with no problems at all.

A tip to reduce splatter and droplets - the higher you can keep the head of the steamer, the better. If the tube is allowed to tilt down, you'll get splatter. If you're doing pants and need to be lower to the ground for a minute, bring the head back up and let it puff out steam for a few seconds before continuing.

Another tip - if it's possible steam from the inside of the garment, pressing the head against the cloth whilst holding the garment taught. You'll see steam coming out from the outside. This is the best way to get rid of wrinkles, especially on thick or heavy fabrics. On more delicate fabrics, you don't need to pull taught, but steaming from the inside will still work better. Be careful though, you can burn yourself.

Last but not least, use distilled water if you can. It will increase the lifespan of your steamer.


Steamers are the greatest!!! Especially for people like me that are awful at ironing.

jazn wrote:has anybody used something like this on cloth seats in a car? is it worth it to buy for steam cleaning the interior of my car?

As the vendor/manufacturer of this product, we can assure you that it will work finr on any type of fabric. People use if for many different applications. Why not a car? Great Idea!!

Same goes to fabric blinds and curtains (as some asked.) as well as microfiber sofa... and more.

Perfect timing Woot! I'm in for one. I was just looking for a steamer and boom, here it is, a great deal on a steamer!

Lisa68 wrote:Would this work to open frozen car doors/locks?

Probably, but a better choice for that would be a hair drier since it would provide DRY heat. Main reason locks freeze up in the first place is internal moisture.

omgukk wrote:I'm not sure why, but the picture just makes this item looks creepy. Like a really tall robot that is watching you. Creepy.

As manufacturer of this product. The telescoping pole is adjustable in height.

so yes, lower it for the picture, extend it when you are steaming a long coat etc.

smartekusa wrote:As manufacturer of this product. The telescoping pole is adjustable in height.

so yes, lower it for the picture, extend it when you are steaming a long coat etc.

If your the vendor, can you provide a confirmation of the model?

Thanks

smartekusa wrote:As the vendor/manufacturer of this product, we can assure you that it will work finr on any type of fabric. People use if for many different applications. Why not a car? Great Idea!!

Same goes to fabric blinds and curtains (as some asked.) as well as microfiber sofa... and more.

You will need a cloth in your other hand to wipe up the dirty condensed moisture if you use this for cleaning, rather than wrinkle removing. Most steam CLEANERS have a vacuum attachment to pull up the water, or at least an absorbent pad.

As the vendor and manufacturer of this product.

This Sunbeam Garment Steamer (S1400) is indeed a 1500 Watts steamer.

(even if the model # or other websites would make you think differently).

wonders if this will be here in time for xmas.

If I load this with hotdogs can I cook and clean at the same time?

My mother hung new drapes on her sliding glass doors and they are terribly wrinkled. My iron died just the other day, I use it every morning. Guess what, at this price I'm in for one! I will bring it with me next time I visit my mother and take care of those curtains. Thanks for the tips on using distilled water, I will stock up.

dmc6127 wrote:Can this work on skin?

NOOOO!!!!


Ouch!

quasar88 wrote:Steamers are cool the problem is getting something steady to hold the garment without steaming the fingers. Steamers work great on fabric auto seats be sure to vaccumn well after

This one has a hook on top for your hanger, so you can steam your garment safely.

I shall use this to power my hot air balloon to freedom! Now if I can only find an extension chord long enough that stretches from here to "Freedom, USA"

Yay! no more ironing.

Great for cleaning the top of my flat range stove too!

skafalafel wrote:wonders if this will be here in time for xmas.

If it has


Then yes, that is the deal. Look for Festive Snail!

Hey - how do I update my email address on my Woot user profile??

This steamer is Cat friendly !

http://nyanit.com/www.woot.com/

I worked as a suit salesperson for a while, and we used a similar steamer to remove wrinkles from every garment that came off the truck.

My manager was a former Army officer, and he expected every suit, shirt, and tie to hang perfectly even and wrinkle-free. Sometimes he made us go over to the shoe department and shine their display models. If steaming was good enough for him, it's good enough for you.

ryangibbons1974 wrote:Has anybody tried this on fabric blinds? Might be cheaper then hiring a company.

I've used one on fabric roller shades that come wrinkled from the factory. Works fast and great! Also helps loosen stains in the fabric, easily blotted away after that.

sunboy52 wrote:This steamer is Cat friendly !

http://nyanit.com/www.woot.com/

I need that theme music for my morning commute!!

Sometimes I just cant help myself. $19.99? sure! Thanks Jumbowoot!

Just this morning, I was lamenting the demise of my Rowenta steamer (killed by mineral deposits resulting from my use of tap water), and here Woot has offered me a suitable replacement at a price I can actually afford. Perfect timing, thank you! In for one, and this time, I'll be using distilled water!

Hot dog flavored water?

miren78 wrote: In for one, and this time, I'll be using distilled water!

The other option is to get a Britta and filter the water of deposits before using.

To all others invest in a water softener and save all your appliances from damage.

This'll be my first garment steamer. I'm looking forward to getting the fold line out of my drapes finally.

I'm guessing that this is the same at the "Smartek" model and output is b/w 1260-1500 watts...DIPAK...


Color: Silver
Professional grade
Removes wrinkles from garments, drapes, bed skirts, and upholstery
Sanitizes and refreshes clothing, eliminating odors
With its long hose and swivel casters
Conveniently portable
Optional fabric brush
Emits 1500 watts of steam which produces dry-cleaning quality
Heats up in just 45 seconds for up to an hour of continuous steam
Transparent, easy-fill water tank
Weight: 11.7 pounds
Water tank capacity: 2 liters
Ready to use in: 45 seconds
Input voltage: 110-120 volts, 60Hz
Output power: 1260-1500 watts

teedo757 wrote:My wife said no but I do most of the ironing so I am thinking yes. Before I do the unthinkable and order this after being told no by the wife I need some reassurance that this works. She said her sister had one and it stunk and did not work well. I am looking to use it for my dress shirts (cotton) since I hate spending the time to iron them. Does this do as well a job as an iron getting wrinkles out or will I still need to iron the shirts? Is this just a "refresher" to get small wrinkles out or can I take my shirts out of the dryer, stream them and then have them ready to wear?

If you're just ironing to get the wrinkles out because you left the clothes in the basket for two weeks, this is perfect. If you're pressing your shirts to get them perfectly starched, this will not work.

sunboy52 wrote:This steamer is Cat friendly !

http://nyanit.com/www.woot.com/

Please tell me you are not steam cleaning your cat. Is it one of the hairless wrinkled ones?

If I use this to get the wrinkles out of the 'skivvies' that I am wearing, will I end up being 'really steamed' or just end up with a pair of hot-pants?

ephobia wrote:I don't recommend using this on clothes that you're currently wearing! My friend did this once and he burned himself! He wanted to wear his favorite shirt, but didn't have time to wash it. He was in a hurry and thought steam-cleaning his shirt while he wore it would save time. Instead, he got a minor burn. He told me he saw an infomercial once that showed someone cleaning their clothes while they wore it and thought this was the same. He learned his lesson the hard way...

I'm thinking he missed the Mensa picnic, too.

At normal atmospheric pressure, water boils at 212 degrees F (100 degrees C).

Tried to share on Facebook and shows up as Smooth Fitness 5.65 Folding Treadmill.

Ughh!

I want 1 but never iron, so I guess I don't need it... Passing it up

dburrescia wrote:Tried to share on Facebook and shows up as Smooth Fitness 5.65 Folding Treadmill.

Ughh!

Known FB issue, boo Sorry about that.

My first Woot, it is for Mrs. Killologist.

I was just talking to my husband about wanting a steamer! +1

Don't currently own one...
from the majority of comments and what seems to be a great price...
I own one now

If ordered, think I'll get this by christmas?