MissLemon Posted June 9, 2007 #1 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I'm thinking about investing in a clothing steamer to take on our next cruise. Do they really work as well as an iron? Most of the travel size models I've seen online seem kind of big - are they worth the luggage space? Any brand suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedQueen77 Posted June 9, 2007 #2 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I bought this one on the recommendation of another poster on the boards. I haven't tried it yet, but he says it works well despite the bad review on target.com. :) http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-2/qid=1181357832/ref=sr_1_2/601-2726849-8572913?ie=UTF8&asin=B000BQW7NG I was going to buy the Conair one, but I haven't found very many good reviews on it anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted June 9, 2007 #3 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I can highly recommend the Jiffy E-Steam. It's pricey but worth it. Works much better than a cheaper model I used to have and I use it at home to steam out wrinkles. It really doesn't take a lot of room in the suitcase -- no more than a pair of shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted June 9, 2007 #4 Share Posted June 9, 2007 has one the has a handle on it, a res for water, and is arrow shaped(like iron, but smaller) and comes in a zipper canvas bag..size of a pr of shoes. very easy, does a good touch up job..$30-ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseforus Posted June 9, 2007 #5 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Can I bring a Steamer onboard? I know irons are not allowed. Has anyone brought a steamer onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted June 9, 2007 #6 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I have brought one with me on my last 3 Princess cruises, no problem. Not sure about other cruise lines, but I think they are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissLemon Posted June 9, 2007 Author #7 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Thanks everyone for the tips. cruisemom42 - I've had my eye on the Jiffy E-Steam, but I always like to get first hand feedback on whether it really works. I've never used a steamer before, so I was wondering if it was really as easy and effective as the demo video that Jiffy has online makes it out to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted June 9, 2007 #8 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Can I bring a Steamer onboard? I know irons are not allowed. Has anyone brought a steamer onboard? see my above post..sowwy:( for got to say it was a steamer..but w/water resovoir..duh..is me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted June 10, 2007 #9 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Thanks everyone for the tips. cruisemom42 - I've had my eye on the Jiffy E-Steam, but I always like to get first hand feedback on whether it really works. I've never used a steamer before, so I was wondering if it was really as easy and effective as the demo video that Jiffy has online makes it out to be. Well I haven't seen the video, but it does work well. It's much better than the portable steamer I had previously (and better than one my mom bought recently). It removes most wrinkles, with the exception of linen (but then, what DOES work on linen???) I use it a lot at home too rather than drag out the iron and I'm pretty meticulous with my clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissLemon Posted June 16, 2007 Author #10 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Well I just thought I'd post a little update to this. I took cruisemom42's advice and bought the Jiffy E-Steam...I even got the pink one - in my mind it helped swallow the spendy price tag knowing at least part of it was going to charity. :p And I have to say it really does work well, especially on sweaters - it doesn't mashed down the yarns like an iron does. I can totally see using this at home for everyday use instead of an iron. So if anyone is on the fence about getting one...I give it a thumbs up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Jay Posted June 22, 2007 #11 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Another vote here for the Jiffy E-steam. Wouldn't travel without it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsk102 Posted February 8, 2008 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I happen to absolutely loe the Tobi and The Tobi Travel Steamer. Get's wrinkles out, is fairly inexpensive and is portable. I bought mine here whcih also has some great info: http://tobi-steamer.weebly.com rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desdemona01 Posted February 8, 2008 #13 Share Posted February 8, 2008 On our 11/06 HAL cruise we received a notice that steamers are now on the banned list, along with travel irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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