Many young adults dont even own one, to begin with.
As they say, theres always something better to do than spend your free time ironing.
Some have resorted to finding less tedious ways to get their clothes less wrinkly.
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Others don’t care all that much about wearing wrinkled clothes.
Regardless, theres a new (not-so-new) de-wrinkling equipment in town:clothes steamers.
The million-dollar question: are they worth it?
We asked three cleaning experts for their thoughts on the alternatives to traditional irons.
Heres what they had to say.
For younger generations, at least.
Still, there are cases where having a traditional iron on hand can be very usefule.g.
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Get Yourself a Steamer Instead
Obviously, looking put together is still important in many situations.
Not everyone wants to (or can) turn up to work in a creased shirt.
You also wouldnt want to arrive at a fancy event in a wrinkled dress.
With a steam iron’s steam power, things get a bit easier.
While it still requires effort, you could just hang your shirt and glide the steam iron.
On top of that, steam irons are compact and dont require ironing boards.
you’re able to stash them in small spaces, even in drawers, Wilson notes.
But the benefits dont end there.
Are Steamers Really That Good, Though?
For one, you’ve got a water tank to deal with.
Its a bit more expensive and needs more upkeep, though, because of the steam bit.
Additionally, steamers lack the precision of irons.
It’s difficult to create sharp creases or press details like cuffs or collars with steamers, Sokolowski notes.
You also have to consider its effectiveness on heavy fabric.
Steamers may struggle with heavy fabrics like wool or denim, Sokolowski says.
