There are two types of clothing steamer - upright and handheld. Both designs do the same job but there are a few key differences: Vertical steam function– Producing a burst of steam to remove stubborn creases and clean hanging clothes. This colourful handheld steamer from Tefal is compact with a sleek design and a powerful wattage that will melt the creases right out of your garment.

Beldray BEL0932RG 1500W Handi Steam Max Pro - Robert Dyas

If you’re on the hunt for a handheld steamer that doesn’t need topping up every three minutes, then this Fridja number may be the crinkle-free solution for you. Not only did it heat up in an oh-so casual 41 seconds, it also has a 260ml water tank – that’s over double the size of some of the other handheld models we tested.

Another important factor to consider is longevity. When you buy a high-quality BELDRAY Handi Steam Max Pro BEL0932NC-150 Clothes Steamer, you’re making an investment that is likely to last longer. Cheaper products may seem like a good deal at the time, but they are often made with lower-quality materials and are not designed to last as long. This means that you may end up having to replace your device sooner, which can end up costing you more in the long run. With an impressive 1500 W of power and 2 convenient steam settings, even the most stubborn creases with be eradicated in seconds.

Beldray Portable Handheld Garment Steamer – Handi Steam Max

Taking just 29 seconds to heat up, the Philips Steam&Go Plus performed well on all fabrics, removing creases from silk, cotton and polycotton with ease – and leaving all items 'totally dry' post steam. With an impressive 1200 watts of power and a heat up time of just 30 seconds - what's there not to love so far? Ideal for all of the garments that aren't safe to go in a dryer, the Tefal Cube is a high pressure garment steamer, which is perfect for all of those ‘hand wash only’ items, since it wipes out any lingering germs without needing harsh chemicals. The Fridja clothes steamer is the perfect travel companion, coming with its own water tank, but you could very easily screw a plastic bottle on the end if you're travelling and it'll do the same job. Ready to use in just 35 seconds, switch between eco mode or a turbo mode, depending how much you have to steam and what the garments are.They considered how easy and comfortable each garment steamer felt to use and noted if it dripped or spat. Its manoeuvrability, controls and overall design were also taken into account before awarding a final score.