June 22nd, 2009
Steamy secret
by Happy Lopez, Fashion & BeautyNo matter how fasyon your outfit is, if it’s wrinkled, it loses its impact. It also doesn’t help that a lot of today’s trendiest clothes are also hard to iron. The solution? Make those creases disappear by using a fabric steamer instead of a traditional iron. You take better care of your clothes this way, given the many advantages of using a steamer on your favorite and most delicate outfits.
Here are a few points to convince you that investing in a steamer is worth it:
- It’s faster. People on the go will appreciate this perfect alternative to the iron. It allows you to steam your clothes without taking it off the hanger, instead of taking time to set up the ironing board and pressing your clothes.
- It’s easier to use. Unless you’re a housewife who’s used to all the household chores, ironing is considered by most as one of their least favorite or most difficult chores. A steamer is much easier to use than an iron because it has an easy-grip handle, which allows you to hold it at a safe distance from the garment.
- It’s best for clothes which are delicate and difficult to iron. Some fabrics are harder to de-wrinkle with a normal iron, such as cotton jersey, velvet, or satin. Same goes for some pieces of clothing, like a blazer, which is very structured. But with a steamer, you can remove the creases and keep the shape and condition of your clothes.
- It can be used for other things. Besides using it on your clothes, you can also use the steamer to straighten out other things like heavy curtains that are hard to iron on a board considering its size and fabric.
If you’re looking for steamer ideas, try the ConAir Ionic Professional Garment Steamer (P9,950) that comes with nine attachments to help remove stains and smells for better garment care.
ConAir is available at Rustan’s Department Stores and SM Department Stores.
June 22nd, 2009 at 9:53 am
Oooh, I really do need one because I’m hopeless at ironing.
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:19 am
how much? and any update on powerplants mid yearly sale? thanks
June 22nd, 2009 at 11:14 am
bought a steam iron from the states about a year ago. you need to practice how to use it (or at least try it out yourself before you buy) since it’s not as easy as it looks. have put mine in storage already. when time permits, i usually return to store where i bought delicate clothes and ask the store to steam iron it for me.
June 22nd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
How much does this model cost? Are there other reliable, more handy ones?
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:45 am
I saw this Edmark steam iron at SM & ACE Hardware. It costs Php 999.75. It’s handy and convenient to bring for out-of-town trips. I haven’t tried it though.
June 23rd, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Cool! I want one. Hehehe. Most of my clothes are difficult to iron.
June 24th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
It sells for P9,950 and is available at Rustan’s Department Store. ConAir also has a Travel Steamer that’s available in SM Homeworld MOA, Makati, Mega & North Edsa.
June 24th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
hi. saw this one for sale at SM Megamall this afternoon at Php7,950. it’s kinda hard to use. looked easy when the guy was showing us how to use it but when i was trying it, it was not as easy as i thought.
June 25th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Wow! With the great disparity in prices I think I’ll try out Edmark first to see how it goes
June 29th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
the edmark one was such crap i never used it again! i’ve used steamers in our fashion stores before and i’ve been wanting one for personal use. if the con air works well, it’s actually a great price compared to the P16k+ i’ve canvassed..
June 30th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Jiffy’s good, kinda expensive lang.
August 16th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
has anyone tried/has been using the edmark and conair type? are there any more brands of garment steamers available here in Manila? thanks!