Let’s chat about my favourite home appliance

Food

From washing the dishes, to vacuuming the carpets and doing the laundry, these are definitely not my favourite chores to do around the house. I always want to try take the easy way out and when home appliances are all for quick and easy, why not praise them? Ever since the Philips Steam&Go Handheld Garment Steamer landed on my desk to be put to the test, I have found that steaming my clothes with a handheld steamer is definitely the easy way out when it comes to releasing the crease.

The Philips Steam&Go is a fantastic way to avoid using the iron and avoid taking your clothes to the dry cleaner. Not only is it easy to use, but it takes a quick 45 seconds to heat up. It has a detachable water tank which is easy to fill up. You can use it on normal clothes, like a blouse, thicker garments, like a jersey or coat, and even on delicate fabrics like silk. It comes with a brush accessory that is to be used on the thicker garments, like a jersey pictured below.

What I love about this handheld steamer is how lightweight it is. As a traveller always on the road, its so easy to take in my luggage. The best part is knowing I won’t have creased clothing when I arrive at my destination.

tips for using a clothes steamer

After putting this Philips Steam&Go to the test these past few weeks, I can definitely share some tips I’ve learnt with you:

  • Using a clothes steamer takes a certain amount of practice and getting used to.
  • Instead of pressing the clothes steamer hard against your clothes, rather lean it forward. This ensures the steam has somewhere to go.
  • Hold the steamer with one hand and with your other hand hold the item of clothing taut.
  • Move the clothes steamer up and down slowly.
  • Start with something easy so you can get the knack of it.

More information, like where to buy one, click here.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Explore South Africa

More Posts Like This