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Quickly remove wrinkles and freshen fabrics before heading out the door.

Whether you’re looking for a quick way to freshen up your clothes before heading out, or need to de-wrinkle your favorite shirt or pants while on the go, a garment steamer is a great alternative to a traditional iron.

Clothes steamers can work wonders by producing just enough steam to get out deep creases, while taking hardly any time to warm up. Plus, many clothes steamers are compact enough to fit in an overnight bag, making it easy to keep your wardrobe looking fresh when you're traveling (without requiring you to have an ironing board handy). And if you tend to let your clothes air-dry rather than throwing them in the dryer, a clothes steamer is a great laundry room addition for getting out those creases and folds that the bars of your drying rack may cause.

Clothes steamers come in a variety of sizes for different uses. Whether they’re compact and handheld, or larger, standing options, you’ll want one that can fit your steaming needs—as well as the space in your home. You should also consider the type of power that is needed to work the steamer—some can be plugged in, while others run on batteries—before making a purchase. And, speaking of power, you’ll want to figure out just how much steam you’ll need to get creases and wrinkles out of your clothes, as well as the amount of time you want to spend on actually steaming. Steamers can take a few seconds or a few minutes to heat up, and will typically produce steam for a set amount of time, which is usually dependent on the amount of water its tank can hold.

Every steamer we cover has an average customer rating of at least 4 stars, and the models you'll find below come in a variety of sizes. They each produce enough steam to remove deep creases and wrinkles, and some are compact enough to bring on the go. We also consulted clothes steamer reviews from expert sources, such as Good Housekeeping, to ensure our picks are the best of the best. Read on for our top picks, as well as pertinent information on every model we cover that can help guide your purchasing decision.

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A good steamer is essential for rounding out your laundry routine, and this one is the perfect mix of form and function, making it our best overall pick.

It’s fairly compact in size, and weighs less than 2 pounds, making it easy to handle and small enough to take on the go. The steamer has a 9-foot power cord, runs on 700 watts of power, and can produce continuous steam for up to 16 minutes with 8.1 ounces of water in its tank before it needs to be refilled.

The steamer is suitable for use on a variety of fabrics, including cotton, silk, and linen. After using it, reviewers have said that their clothes look so fresh, it’s as if they’ve been professionally dry-cleaned.

This compact steamer is a close runner-up to our best overall pick. It has a 40-second heat-up time and can continuously steam for up to 20 minutes with its 7.3-ounce water tank. The steamer has five settings to choose from, as well as a 3-in-1 attachment to accommodate a variety of fabrics and wrinkle severities. It also has a built-in creaser that’s great for smoothing out pleats and folds.

The steamer has an average rating of 4.4 stars from over 13,000 reviewers, with many saying it's easy to use and quickly gets wrinkles out of clothes.

You don’t have to break the bank to get a high-quality clothes steamer; at the time of this writing, this one is only $34 and is powerful enough to get out deep wrinkles and creases.

The steamer is also relatively compact in size and has a nearly-9-ounce water tank capacity. It takes about 30 seconds to heat up and can continuously steam clothes for up to 15 minutes.

The steamer comes with three additional attachments—a lint brush, a fabric brush, and a crease clip—that can remove excess lint, dust, and perfect pleats in clothes. It’s safe to use on a variety of fabrics, as well as furniture, curtains, and toys.

If you’re looking to quickly touch up your wrinkled outfit before heading out the door, then this is the steamer for you. It’s handheld and compact, and can be turned on with the push of a button. The steamer can heat up within seconds and runs up to 10 minutes on its continuous steaming setting. Its tank can hold just under 7 ounces of water, and it’s powered by the attached electric cord.

The steamer works well on delicate and heavy fabrics alike, and can be used on clothes, furniture, carpets, and more. Plus, it comes in two colors: the white seen here and a cherry-red hue.

This powerful steamer can double as an iron to quickly release deep creases and wrinkles; it can be held vertically for steaming and turned horizontally for ironing.

It features four steam settings to work on a variety of fabrics and comes with additional attachments—including a creaser, delicates bonnet, and a bristle brush and silicone band—for even better results. The steamer heats up in 10 seconds and runs for up to 10 minutes, thanks to its 8.5-ounce water tank.

It also features a Smart Sensor Safety Feature that stops steam when it’s placed on a flat surface and then turns it back on when it’s picked up again.

A portable, compact steamer is a must-have if you’re looking to quickly remove wrinkles from your clothes on the go. This one is a great option, weighing just over a pound and being small enough to fit in a suitcase. It also has an ergonomic handle that makes holding it much easier.

The steamer has a 9-foot power cord that allows you to steam clothes from a distance, and it takes less than two minutes to heat up once it’s plugged in. Its 8.1-ounce water tank can produce continuous steam for up to 16 minutes and this model is suitable for use on a variety of fabrics.

Make traveling much simpler with this handheld steamer. It’s foldable, lightweight, and comes with an included storage bag that makes traveling with it a breeze.

The steamer takes about 30 seconds to heat up once you plug in its 8-foot power cord, and it has a leak-proof design that can be used either vertically or horizontally for better steaming results. Its has a 5-ounce detachable water tank, a stainless steel steaming plate that's suitable for use on a variety of fabrics, and it can de-wrinkle clothes, curtains, and and other textiles with ease.

The steamer has an average rating of 4.4 stars from over 2,000 reviewers, with many commenting on how easy it is to hold and how effectively it gets out tough wrinkles.

Looking for a steamer that will have your clothes looking like they just came back from being professionally cleaned? Look no further. This model has four high-pressure steam levels for high-quality results and can run continuously for nearly an hour.

The steamer only takes 45 seconds to heat up and can hold up to 88 ounces of water in its tank. It also comes with a multifunctional hanger, fabric brush, pant press, and a mini ironing board to enhance the look of your clothes and keep them fresh all day long.

Plus, its pole is adjustable so steaming can be made easier at any height, and there are wheels attached to the bottom of the tank to move it around your home.

De-wrinkle clothes in an instant with this extra-large standing steamer. It heats up in 45 seconds and can continuously produce steam for up to an hour with its 76.8-ounce water tank.

The upright steamer comes with a fabric brush to help eliminate stubborn wrinkles and creases, as well as a garment hanger to hang your clothes once they’re been freshened up. It also sanitizes fabrics, as well as removing dust and debris that might otherwise linger on your clothes.

The base of the steamer has four wheels that allow you to easily move it around your home and store it in a utility closet when it’s not in use.