A brand recommended by experts, Fridja’s F10 handheld clothes steamer is the travel-size alternative to their upright clothes steamer. A small and relatively new brand in general, it has a lot of hype and some pretty big claims, but does it live up to it? The Pro Breeze garment steamer is, dare we say, ‘cute’ - shaped like a watering can, its nozzle allows steam to distribute evenly and accurately whilst remaining compact and perfectly travel-sized (with its own storage pouch). Furthermore, it makes 3X more steam than average handheld steamers. The continuous high-powered steam is generated into 1.6L large water tank base station and set to the steamer through hose covered in nylon sheath tube. What makes it unique is the dual-heat technology that uses 2 heaters for fast steam. The best way to care for all your garments and home fabrics is to use a garment steamer. One of the best-quality fabric steamers includes AICOK garment steamer that offers easy professional ironing results at home. This powerful 1785W steamer gives continuous penetrating steam for 60 minutes constantly. It’s worth considering your needs and the energy usage of your clothes steamer prior to purchasing. If you plan to use your steamer for a couple of items, then a light energy, handheld device will do just fine.

Tank Capacity: 0.25 litres | Transparent Water Tank: No | Hanging Equipment: No | Accessories: Fabric brush | Power: 1100w | Dimensions: 32.5cm x 16.9cm x 13.9cm | Weight: 28.3g What we love There are more powerful models on our list. Still, for delicate, soft furnishings and furniture, it is ideal as it is gentle and kind to all fabric types (so no nasty burns) and will help to eliminate the bacteria that cause odour, refreshing your home. Use it for breathing new life into your lacey curtains or a well-loved sofa. Heating up in under a minute, you’ll be able to use it two or three times before it needs refilling. It isn’t laden with bells and whistles, but if you want a garment steamer that you won’t be using every day, this has all the functionality you need at a very fair price. I have this. I wear very casual clothing, so I just use it for tops, but it’s great!” (Brand of clothes steamer tried and trusted by Mumsnetter Dalmation88) Our verdict The best fabric steamers offer a range of steam settings, allowing you to alter the power depending on the delicacy of the fabric – whether that be cotton, linen, silk or viscose. I've not ironed a single thing since I bought this last summer. Love it. So good for silky tops, delicate blouses and any skirts with pleats.” (Tried and trusted by CamsPaisleyCuffs) Our verdict

6. Best basic clothes steamer: Steamworks Handheld Garment Steamer

Described as nifty, Steamworks' clothing steamer is a steal for those who aren’t committed to getting rid of their iron but still want to be able to use it on key items such as sequined delicates or cashmere sweaters. Affordably priced, sturdy and reliable, it pre-heats in 30 seconds and provides 10 minutes of continuous steam before it needs refilling. 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. Tank Capacity: 0.2 litre | Transparent Water Tank: No | Hanging Equipment: Yes | Accessories: Fabric brush, steam bonnet, door hook | Power: 1600w | Dimensions: 30.3cm x 12.7cm x 13.2cm | Weight: 2120g What to love For us, the best steam cleaner provides exceptional wrinkle reduction while being cost-effective. We have chosen to compare our steam cleaners against each other, not against an iron's performance, as the end results are too different to provide an accurate comparison.

I have a proper upright steaming station that I use for practically everything, haven't touched the iron since I got it.” (Type recommended by KatharinaRosalie) Our verdict Heavier than other models, especially when filled with water, so it can be tiring to use over a long period Tank Capacity: 3 litres | Transparent Water Tank: Yes | Hanging Equipment: Yes | Accessories: Brush tool and heat resistant glove | Power: 2200w | Dimensions: 44.5cm x 42.5cm x 34cm | Weight: 7500g What we love Tank Capacity: 0.12 litres | Transparent Water Tank: Yes | Hanging Equipment: No | Accessories: Pouch | Power: 850w | Dimensions: 15cm x 8.5cm x 21cm | Weight: 700g What we loveWell, doesn’t this look luxurious! The Philips Steam&Go Plus is by far the most recommended model by Mumsnet users, snagging our top spot as the best overall clothes steamer. Its name pops up across multiple forum threads; praised for its lightweight, ergonomic design that makes it easy to manoeuvre, many claimed to have ditched the iron and ironing board for good in favour of it. 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.