Tefal Access Steam+ Handheld Clothes Steamer, 1600 W, Black and Silver, DT8150, 115 x 145 x 275mm

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Leaving home in creased clothing is a move best condemned to room 101. There is simply no excuse, not even when sporting your finest linen suit. But rest assured my friend, we’re not suggesting you turn to the iron. No, there is a tool much better suited to maintaining your well-groomed reputation: a garment steamer. It’s also important to have a good idea of your expectations in terms of quality too. You may not actually be looking for the best quality product if your main goal is to get cheap Irons. So spend some time considering what’s important to you and think about the areas that you’d be happy to compromise or not.

Description: Top features: – Smooths creases out of your clothes in a flash – Sanitising steam keeps your clothes clean – Easy to use and look after Smooths creasesThe handy Tefal Access Steam+ DT8150 Hand Steamer smooths out creases in all your clothes so you’ll always look your best whatever the occasion. From crumpled shirts to folded skirts, your clothes will be ready to wear in moments – you can even add a turbo boost shot of steam if you come across stubborn creases.Sanitising steamThe Tefal DT8150 Hand Steamer also gives your clothes a spruce up by steaming away 99.9% of bacteria, so everything you wear is as fresh as the day it was bought. It’s safe to use on practically all fabrics too – even your delicate items.Easy to useThe Access Steam+ is easy to use and it heats up in just 40 seconds – ideal if you’re in a rush. It’s got a removable water tank that’s simple to refill and it also comes with a host of accessories including a fabric brush and a travel bag.Others offer features and attachments such as brushes to refresh upholstery, lint removers and scent infusers, to use on a variety of garments. Choose wisely and you won’t have to sacrifice your grooming routine on the go either – many are compact enough to fit comfortably into your suitcase so that your holiday wardrobe is just as pristine as your day-to-day. A couple more tank refills may be required if you’re steaming a few garments in one session, but that’s a small price to pay in our book. All steaming is done with the garment already on a coathanger, so it feels like it saves a bit of time when you have finished using the steamer on each item

That leads us nicely into price, where we’re going to spend some time looking at the price of TEFAL Access Steam DT8150 Hand Steamer and seeing how that compares to other Irons and also looking at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products from Tefal. And we’re not done extolling their virtues, yet. The steam’s high heat can kill bacteria, meaning your clothes are refreshed without turning to the washing machine or the dry cleaner. They’ll make light work of cleaning up the upholstery before the in-laws arrive, too.

Go beyond creases

View TEFAL Ultimate Anti-Scale FV9788 Steam Iron TEFAL Pro Express Care High Pressure GV9060G0 Steam Generator Iron As my first venture into steam cleaning, I did not know what to expect from the process. The routine felt strange at first as I’d only ever used an iron previously. Of the 59 products in the Irons category, 37 were more expensive than TEFAL Access Steam DT8150 Hand Steamer and 21 were cheaper. Prices from Tefal Your appliance has limescale, consult the "Descaling" section in the instructions. The appliance produces steam constantly.

Of course, the bigger the water tank, the longer your steamer will last. Transparent casing is handy for knowing when a refill is required. Look for a choice of steam settings if you’re likely to be steaming an array of fabrics, including more delicate silk, chiffon and velvet. It’s really good at this stage to spend some time just getting an idea of the sort of price you can expect to pay for your Irons. When you’re spent a bit of time looking at the prices, consider setting yourself a budget.Look for a large water tank if you’ve got a big pile of clothes to plough through, as it will ensure you don’t have to keep stopping and refilling. These powerful gadgets banish dishevelment in an instant, using steam to relax the fabric of your clothes. Consequently, any creases simply fall away. Their sorcery doesn’t end there – because the steamer’s plate never touches fabric directly, they are much safer to use than an iron on delicate textiles like linen. That’s no more scorch marks, then. Included accessories such as travel bags and folding hangers can also be useful, particularly if you're looking for a handheld steamer to take travelling. And, if you’re taking your steamer on the road, accessories such as folding hangers, collar presses and lint removers can be useful. How we test garment steamers Next up after looking at the category and the average prices, we thought it would be good to take a look at the brand, Tefal.