9 Best Clothing Steamers of 2023

This Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Handheld Garment Steamer holds our Good Housekeeping Seal for a reason. It's one of the best wrinkle removers we've tested. Our experts liked the two steam slots, a ceramic faceplate for a smoother glide and five steam settings — from delicate to turbo — to cater to any fabric need. Once it starts pumping, the steam comes out continuously, so there are no extra buttons to press.

We were especially impressed with how well it worked on heavy cotton pants, unlike some other steamers that won't work well on thicker fabrics. The nine-foot cord also allowed us to maneuver around the garment without running out of cord. The Conair includes a three-in-one attachment to lift fibers, protect delicates and pull fabrics taut for better results, along with a built-in creaser to help achieve sharp pleats. Be aware, its large head may make it more difficult to store than steamers sporting a slimmer design. An easy drawback to look past, if you ask us.

The Conair CompleteSteam Fabric Steamer is simple in design with just an on/off button and ready light, but it gets the job done and does it well. Although it doesn't have extra attachments — such as a built-in creaser like our best overall pick — when we tested this Conair steamer, it needed just a little over a minute to heat up and we got a solid 10 minutes of continuous steaming time.

The CompleteSteam clothes steamer is lightweight, weighing in at about 1.6 pounds, and compact (just 9.5 inches tall), so it's easy to store and tote anywhere around the house. To fill, just unscrew the nozzle. Plus, its low price makes it perfect for anyone who wants a no-frills model or is new to steaming — a.k.a. your 19-year-old who just went off to college. While you won't be able to adjust the steam, the continuous steam it pumps out is ample enough to get the job done.

You can steam way more than just clothing with the Black + Decker Advanced Garment Steamer. The extra-long cord (15 feet!) makes it simple to reach high-up places like curtains and bed skirts that may be far from an outlet. Our experts also appreciate that it automatically shuts off after 15 minutes and stands upright, so if you happen to walk away and forget about it safety won't be of concern.

This garment steamer comes with attachments designed for upholstery, delicate fabrics and lint removal, and we found the ability to lock it into continuous steam especially helpful for large tasks like draperies, mattresses and furniture. Our only wish? Lab pros say storage would be much easier if that long cord retracted.

This powerful garment steamer features a wide plate that doubles as an iron — dry or with steam — giving you more bang for your buck. It also features four steam settings to accommodate different fabrics, from delicates to more stubborn textiles. During testing, we were able to restore a wrinkled duvet cover right on the bed.

We love that it can be used vertically and horizontally without dripping and combines the benefits of an iron and a steamer. According to the brand, the 8.5-ounce water tank provides 10 minutes of continuous steam and heats up in under 10 seconds, promises that were all supported in our testing. At 8.50 x 6.13 x 13.63 inches, it's on the larger side for a handheld, so you'll likely not travel. Still, this clothes steamer is great for home use. In fact, it was a winner in our 2021 Good Housekeeping Cleaning Awards.

With nearly 64,000 5-star Amazon reviews, it's safe to say that the Hilife Garment Steamer is a consumer favorite. Simply remove the nozzle to fill the steamer at your tap, plug it in and turn it on. Just like a tea kettle, the water inside comes to a boil and pumps steam out through the vent holes. According to the brand, it gives 15 minutes of continuous steaming and has a relatively generous nine-foot power cord.

We like the large see-through water tank — there's no excuse if you run out mid-steam — and long cord. Plus, this basic model comes with a fabric brush and water refill cup, both of which are nice-to-haves. There aren't many negative reviews and we haven't tested this model, but a few users complained it was leaky.

Our pros find the Rowenta irons perform consistently well, which is why we included this X-Cel, an updated model of a previously tested Rowenta that did a great job removing wrinkles and produced lots of steam.

The 9.8-foot cord allows for easy movement while steaming. According to the brand, the X-Cel steamer is ready to go in 40 seconds, produces 26 grams of steam per minute and has a 6.4-ounce water tank for long steaming sessions. This steamer is on the larger side at 4.53 x 5.71 x 10.83 inches, so you likely won't be packing it in your suitcase, but we appreciate that it's still compact enough for easy portability at home.

This Good Housekeeping Cleaning Award-winner is a Lab favorite. The slim steamer is comfortable to hold and about the size of a flat iron. You'll have no trouble tucking it into your suitcase — even a small carry-on, weekender or backpack — for a trip, ideal when you don't know what kind of in-room amenities your accommodation will have on offer.

And, despite its size, Lab pros say performance is solid. It heats up quickly, is easy to fill and is simple to use. It pumps out five minutes of steam at the push of a button, so it will need to be refilled more often than other clothes steamers. During testing, we got pro results even on the front placket of a cotton shirt. It works in any direction without dripping and comes with a travel case.

This garment steamer doesn't have fancy bells, whistles or attachments, but ask any stylist and they'll tell you that's not necessarily the mist important thing when choosing the best garment steamer. What you do get is much more important to the pros: 90 minutes of gentle, continuous steam from its 3/4 gallon water tank. You'll spot it in just about any fashion magazine closet or on any fashion photoshoot, because it's a classic workhorse that performs without fail.

We have used it many times in the Good Housekeeping Cleaning Lab and have always considered it the gold standard of upright garment steamers with a stand. It shuts off automatically for safety and is on swivel casters for easy movement. This Jiffy steamer comes backed by a three-year warranty, too. Though it may be obvious just by looking at this steamer: Because of its size and pole length, it may be a bit challenging to store.

The slim shape of this classic Jiffy Steamer Esteam Handheld Steamer makes it easy to tuck into even the smallest drawers. And, thanks to its flat base, it stands upright on surfaces in between passes.

In our tests, this small but mighty garment steamer produced a good amount of continuous steam from its large water tank, despite being lighter than other brands with similar capacities. According to the brand, the garment steamer can produce 15 minutes of continuous steam. You won't find accessories, but even with such a small size, it has a nine-foot power cord. The model also comes in pastel pink if you prefer a pop of color.