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Best garment steamers compared in 2026

Garment steamers come in different designs, capacities and power levels, so it helps to know what suits your needs before choosing. This roundup compares five options: the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 2-in-1 with an ironing option, the foldable Philips 3000 Series travel steamer, the Tefal Pure Pop Slim with a reversible pad, the Rolipo with a large water tank and high steam output, and the compact Philips 1000 Series handheld. Tank sizes range from 70ml to 400ml, heat-up times from 15 to 60 seconds, and steam output from 15g to 30g per minute. Check the tank size, heat-up speed and steam power against how you plan to use it, whether for quick touch-ups or longer steaming sessions.

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Rolipo

Our Top Pick

Rolipo

The Rolipo combines 1640W power and up to 30g/min of steam with a 400ml water tank that allows up to 20 minutes of continuous use. It heats up in about 30 seconds, has a 2.1m cord and comes with a fabric brush. That mix of high steam output, large tank and practical extras makes it the best all-rounder in this group.

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Garment steamers compared by heat-up time, output and tank size

ProductBrandPriceRetailerType and optionPower or steam outputHeat-up timeWater tankIncluded or design details
Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 2-in-1Russell Hobbs£32.95Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UKHandheld 2-in-1 steamer/iron1400–1700W; 15g steam burst60 seconds150ml removable3 attachments; one-temperature feature
Philips 3000 SeriesPhilips£21.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UKFoldable handheld travel steamer1000W; up to 20g/minAbout 30 seconds100ml detachableFoldable; no ironing board needed
Tefal Pure Pop SlimTefal£26.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UKSlim handheld steamer20g/min15 seconds70ml detachableReversible velvet/lint-removal pad; vertical and horizontal use
RolipoRolipo£19.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UKHandheld steamer1640W; up to 30g/minAbout 30 seconds400mlUp to 20 minutes use; 2.1m cord; fabric brush
Philips 1000 SeriesPhilips£33.42Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UKCompact handheld steamer1000W; up to 18g/min35 seconds85mlHeat-resistant glove; handheld format

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Garment steamers at a glance

Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 2-in-1

Best 2-in-1 Steamer and Iron

Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 2-in-1

A handheld steamer with an ironing option, a 150ml tank, a 60-second heat-up and a 15g steam burst.

The Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 2-in-1 is a handheld steamer with an ironing option, running at 1400–1700W. It has a 150ml removable tank and comes with three attachments. It heats up in 60 seconds and has a one-temperature feature and a 15g steam burst.

Price£32.95Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Type and option
Handheld 2-in-1 steamer/iron
Power or steam output
1400–1700W; 15g steam burst
Heat-up time
60 seconds
Water tank
150ml removable
Included or design details
3 attachments; one-temperature feature

What We Like

  • Ironing option alongside the steaming function
  • 150ml removable tank and three attachments included

Considerations

  • A 60-second heat-up is the longest of the five
  • A 15g steam burst is lower than the up to 30g/min stated for the Rolipo
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Philips 3000 Series

Best Foldable Travel Steamer

Philips 3000 Series

A foldable, travel-ready handheld steamer with 1000W power, up to 20g/min of steam and a heat-up of about 30 seconds.

The Philips 3000 Series is a foldable, travel-ready handheld steamer. It runs at 1000W and delivers up to 20g/min of steam after about 30 seconds of heat-up. It has a 100ml detachable tank and does not need an ironing board.

Price£21.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Type and option
Foldable handheld travel steamer
Power or steam output
1000W; up to 20g/min
Heat-up time
About 30 seconds
Water tank
100ml detachable
Included or design details
Foldable; no ironing board needed

What We Like

  • Foldable, travel-ready design
  • No ironing board needed, and up to 20g/min of steam for quick touch-ups

Considerations

  • A 100ml tank is smaller than the Rolipo's 400ml
  • 1000W is lower than the Rolipo's 1640W
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Tefal Pure Pop Slim

Best for Quick Heat-Up

Tefal Pure Pop Slim

A steamer with a 15-second heat-up, 20g/min of steam, a 70ml tank and a reversible pad with a lint-removal side.

The Tefal Pure Pop Slim heats up in 15 seconds and delivers 20g/min of steam from a 70ml detachable tank. Its reversible pad has a velvet side for steaming and a lint-removal side. It can be used vertically or horizontally.

Price£26.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Type and option
Slim handheld steamer
Power or steam output
20g/min
Heat-up time
15 seconds
Water tank
70ml detachable
Included or design details
Reversible velvet/lint-removal pad; vertical and horizontal use

What We Like

  • Fastest heat-up of the five at 15 seconds
  • Reversible pad adds lint removal, and it works vertically or horizontally

Considerations

  • A 70ml tank is the smallest in this comparison
  • 20g/min of steam is lower than the Rolipo's up to 30g/min
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Rolipo

Best Overall

Rolipo

A 1640W steamer with up to 30g/min of steam, a 400ml tank for up to 20 minutes of use and a 2.1m cord.

The Rolipo runs at 1640W and produces up to 30g/min of steam. Its 400ml water tank allows up to 20 minutes of continuous use, and it heats up in about 30 seconds. It has a 2.1m cord and comes with a fabric brush.

Price£19.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Type and option
Handheld steamer
Power or steam output
1640W; up to 30g/min
Heat-up time
About 30 seconds
Water tank
400ml
Included or design details
Up to 20 minutes use; 2.1m cord; fabric brush

What We Like

  • Highest power and steam output of the five, with a 400ml tank for up to 20 minutes of use
  • 2.1m cord and a fabric brush included

Considerations

  • A heat-up of about 30 seconds is slower than the Tefal's 15 seconds
  • A 400ml tank makes it a larger unit than the compact handhelds here
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Philips 1000 Series

Best Compact Handheld

Philips 1000 Series

A compact 1000W handheld steamer with up to 18g/min of steam, a 35-second heat-up and an 85ml tank.

The Philips 1000 Series is a compact handheld steamer running at 1000W, with up to 18g/min of steam. It heats up in 35 seconds and has an 85ml tank. A heat-resistant glove is included.

Price£33.42Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Type and option
Compact handheld steamer
Power or steam output
1000W; up to 18g/min
Heat-up time
35 seconds
Water tank
85ml
Included or design details
Heat-resistant glove; handheld format

What We Like

  • Compact handheld design
  • Heat-resistant glove included

Considerations

  • An 85ml tank is much smaller than the Rolipo's 400ml
  • A 35-second heat-up is slower than the Philips 3000 Series and the Tefal
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