Top 10 Best Travel Steamers
for September 2023

The PurSteam Handheld Steamer for Clothes is cheap and handy. With 10 minutes of continuous steaming, it does a great job on wrinkles, and it's faster than our other top pick, the Philips Garment Steamer. It also works quickly, heating up in 25 seconds and reaching 100 degrees within a minute. The unit is compact, lightweight, and portable, so it's easy to carry from one room to another. The tank holds 1.5 liters and is transparent, so you can see how much water you have left. The stainless steel steam lance is detachable and dishwasher-safe. Our favorite feature is the Auto Shut-Off, which stops the steam from coming out when it's empty, so you'll never have to worry about the unit overheating and burning you. The packaging also states that the steamer is leak-proof, and while we didn't test this, we did test the water tank and did not notice any leaks. The PurSteam also does a very good job at sterilizing clothes.

The Lemontec Portable Travel Garment Steamer 180ml Handheld Fabric Steamer gets a 4 star rating on Amazon, and for a good reason. It packs plenty of steam, is quiet, and heats up quickly. The water tank is large, and the steamer heats up in about 70 seconds. The steamer is powerful enough to handle most fabrics, and the container is removable for easy refilling. The handle is sturdy, and the unit folds up compactly. The steamer comes with a travel bag, which is a nice touch, and the unit comes with a 2-year warranty. The only drawback is that, while the tank is removable, it is covered in a rubbery coating, which means that you can't easily scrape off any water that has collected in the container. Also, the water tank has a lip, which means that you need to be careful when filling it. Also, the cord is too short for most users, so if you want to move the steamer for ironing clothes, you need to carry the power cord separately.

The Polardo handheld steamer is a small, lightweight, and portable steamer, which is exactly what we need in a travel steamer. It is powerful enough to remove wrinkles from all types of fabrics and delicates, but compact enough to fit in a travel bag. The Polardo steamer iron is as powerful as a full-sized steamer, but smaller and lighter than most. It has an 8-in-1 feature, with different nozzles for different fabrics. The tank takes about 25 seconds to refill, and the iron has 10 minutes of continuous steaming power. When paused, the steamer starts working immediately after turned back on, so its perfect for traveling.

Many of the garment steamers we tested were bulky, heavy, and pricey, and some even came with lofty performance claims we couldn't really verify. The PerfectDay Garment Steamer was everything we wanted in a garment steamer: small, effective, super-affordable, and simple. It's fast, easy to use, and has plenty steam to remove wrinkles and heavy creases. It worked perfectly on all fabrics we tested, including wool sweaters, linen shirts, and wool dresses. It also made quick work of wrinkles in synthetic fabrics, and it even removed a stubborn stain from a wool sweater. The steamer comes with a large tank that holds 100 ml of water, and it releases steam for about 10 minutes, so it's good for small to medium-sized clothing items, such as shirts, blouses, trousers, dresses, and jackets. It heats up quickly, and the removable nozzle head is compact enough to fit into a carry-on bag or backpack.

With a 110V power adapter, the DEKOPRO Steamer for Clothes Fast Heat is more powerful than our top pick, the Tefal CSO 40, and also a bit smaller. It's also significantly cheaper than the Tefal steam iron, and while the Tefal is undeniably better looking, the DEKOPRO's portability and small size are a big plus. The DeLonghi performs well, and its compact size makes it easy to store, but its water tank is smaller, and you can't control the heat as precisely with the DEKOPRO as you do with the Tefal. The Tefal's water tank holds 40ml of water, while that of the DEKOPRO holds 100ml. The water tank on the Tefal is slightly bigger, but that only amounts to a difference of about 1.5 minutes of continuous steam. The DEKOPRO is also a bit cheaper, but at that price, we think the Tefal's slightly more feature-rich design and overall better reliability make it worth the extra $75.

The Electrolux Compact Handheld Travel Garment and Fabric Steamer for Clothes is a powerful, portable travel steamer that takes up little space, and it removes wrinkles quickly and completely. Its compact size means it can easily fit in a travel bag, and it's lightweight enough that you won't even notice it. The steamer's design is simple and easy to use: fill the water tank and the fabric brush, place the steamer on your clothes, and press the steam button on the handle. The steam comes out through two small holes, and since the steam is continuous, you don't have to wait for it to stop steaming. The steamer is powerful enough to remove wrinkles from a business suit or blouse, and it's gentle enough to use on delicate fabrics like silk and wool. The steamer has a fabric brush that wraps around the steam spout to remove wrinkles from delicate fabrics, and there are three steam settings to choose from: low, medium, and high. The steamer heats up in less than 30 seconds, and it's easy to control. The steamer automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of continuous steaming, and it automatically shuts off when it's empty. The steamer also comes with a fabric brush, a detachable 110 ML (3.7 oz.) water tank, and a water cup, and it's made of durable, lightweight plastic. The water tank doesn't reach the top of the steamer, so the cord is long enough that it can be positioned in front of the steamer without having to reach too far for it. The steamer is backed by a 2-year warranty.

The BUSYPIGGY handheld steamer is a compact and portable garment steamer, and it comes with an 18-foot, 220V AC power cord, as well as a 5-foot, 110V AC adapter. The steamer's controls are simple and easy to use, and the steamer itself weighs only 1.1 pounds, making it easy to carry along trips, whether you're traveling for work or on vacation. The steamer heats up in just 25 seconds, and it produces enough steam to steam clothes in only 10 minutes. The steamer comes with 2 different attachments, a 4-inch rod attachment and a long, 15-inch shaft attachment. The rod attachment is perfect for quickly steaming wrinkles out of clothes, and the long shaft attachment is useful for hanging clothes to dry. The steamer is light enough that you can use it with one hand, and while it does come with a handle, we recommend using it with the long shaft attachment. The steamer's water tank holds 130ml of water, and it comes with a measuring cup and measuring cup lid so you can easily pour the measured amount of water into the steamer's water tank. The steamer doesn't feature an automatic shut-off, so if you don't turn it off when the water tank is empty, the steamer will automatically shut off. The water tank does make refilling the water easy, but we wish the water tank was larger. The steamer's 120V AC power cord is long enough to accommodate most power outlets, but if your power outlet is tucked away in a corner, the steamer's power cord may be too short to reach it, and you may have to unplug the steamer from the power outlet and plug it back in. The steamer also comes with a 1-year warranty, and it's made of strong, durable, lightweight ABS and plastic materials, so it's built to last. The BUSYPIGGY handheld steamer has mostly positive reviews on Amazon, and it's reasonably priced, so it makes a great travel companion.

The YIKA Portable Steamer for Clothes is a powerful, compact, and portable garment steamer. This garment steamer can, thanks to its integrated body design, reach every corner of your clothes, including pockets and waistbands. It produces steam in about 45 minutes, so it's best suited for travel, but it's powerful enough for home use as well. The YIKA steamer is also powerful enough to remove wrinkles from large loads, such as bedding and curtains, as well as small loads, such as sweaters and jeans. The portable steamer is easy to use, and it heats up to 70 degrees in 2 minutes. It comes with 4 interchangeable plates, and you can easily switch from wrinkle-free to rough steaming. The YIKA portable garment steamer comes with a 2-year warranty.

The CHI Steam Handheld Garment Steamer for Clothes, Fabric and Drapes, 5 Minutes of Continuous Steam, Portable Wrinkle-Remover for Home and Travel, Black (11580) is a simple, lightweight steamer that works well for quick wrinkle removal. The steamer heats up quickly, but it takes 35 seconds to heat up, which may not accurately represent the time it takes to steam a wrinkle out of a shirt. The steamer's power is impressive, pumping out 10 grams of continuous steam per minute, but the blast of steam is powerful enough that it tended to damage cotton shirts and pants, so we don't recommend it for delicate fabrics, like silk. The steamer also produces a lot of steam, so you'll need to refill the water reservoir frequently. A travel bag is included, but the steamer's handle is awkwardly positioned, and the unit's nonslip grip is so small that it slips out of our hands easily. The steamer is lightweight and compact, so it's perfect for travel, but it's a bit awkward to use.

The Steamer for Clothes is one of our favorites for its quality, feature set, and value, and it's the perfect travel steamer for anyone looking to avoid ironing when traveling. The steamer's 350ml water tank is large enough to last for 30 minutes or more, and the steamer's 1600W output puts it among the most powerful steamers we tested. The steamer heats up fast, and the steam it produces is thick and powerful, making it a breeze to smooth out wrinkles on clothes of any size. The steamer's 3 steam settings (hanging, clamping, and flat ironing) allow you to match your steaming needs to the type of clothes you're ironing, and you can use the steamer's steam trigger or switch to control steam output. The steamer is lightweight, compact, and easy to carry, and it comes with three interchangeable steaming heads (a flat, a clamp, and a hanging head), so you can use the steamer on all kinds of clothes, from jeans and pants to shirts and blouses. The steamer's large size allows you to iron an entire outfit at once, and the steamer's helpful carrying bag makes it easy to stow when you're not using it. The steamer is quiet, too, so it's ideal for use at home or in an office.