SteamFast SF-407 1500-Watt Fabric Steamer
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of SteamFast SF-407 1500-Watt Fabric Steamer
Customer Review: Bye bye iron...
Summary: 5 Stars
I am one of those people that will wash clothes and if they come out too wrinkly they are hidden away in my closet....essentially forever. I remembered how fast and easy it was to get wrinkles out of clothes using a steamer when I worked in retail as a teenager and wondered if a smaller home model would be as effective. Well...it certainly is. I LOVE this steamer!
The first day I got it I excitedly pulled it out, filled it with water, and began testing it on my newly washed clothes. It was so fast and easy that I began pulling those clothes out of my closet that were so wrinkled that taking an iron to them seemed hopeless and in less than a minute each article was complete.
The basics: light materials (rayon, silk, cotton) are perfect for a steamer. The wrinkles come out very quickly and if a few drops get on the item when you initially turn the steamer on the steam makes the water evaporate almost immediately. The steamer also works really well on thick fabrics such as sweaters; although it's not as quick as rayon it's still very quick...probably still well under a minute.
Positive: very fast, clean, and easy; the pole that you hang your clothing from is very convenient; the pole can be collapsed for easy storage; great for odd items like ruffled collars on women's shirts that are more difficult to iron; can also be used on curtains although an extension would be needed because the cord can only extend about 6'.
Negative: if you want a crease in your pants than you can't use a steamer.
This is the best money I spent since I got my first Tivo over 10 years ago. I am going to buy one for everyone I know. Whether you see the iron as a nuisance like I did or not the steamer is still an excellent purchase and a really great price for the overall value.
Customer Review: Can't beat the price!
Summary: 4 Stars
Prior to this purchase I had 3 similar steamers made by Sharp, but unfortunately each one ended up with a faulty switch. The Steamfast switch looks to be more durable. Heats quickly and works well! (Only comment would be that cord could be longer)...but for the price you can't beat it!Customer Review: Can't do without it!
Summary: 4 Stars
Works great on wrinkled shirts and pants. Won't make a real crease but that's ok by me. Heats fast and has a large water capacity. Only drawback is the hose isn't long or flexible enough but it does the job.Customer Review: Cleans well but gets kind of hot
Summary: 4 Stars
It is very effective cleaing but I am nervous about how hot it gets. The Wand gets a little too hot. Also its hard to find the product details, but there is no crease attachment. Instead they give you a piece of foam with an insulated cover. The length of the tube is also a little short. Since there is no brake on the wheels, it rolls into you if you are pressing something taller. I wish I'd spent more money and gotten a better model. researched after my previous steamer a Rowenta lasted less than a year. One thing the Rowenta had though, was an insulated tube. The steam tube on this one is a thick plastic/rubber like material, but it still gets hot. I almost burned my legs several times while using it wearing shorts. It makes me nervous around my daughter.Customer Review: Clothes Steamer
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like this clothes steamer. It does a great job. It is quick, and you don't have to fill the water reservoir all the time like with an iron. The only downside I see is that you can't really press items. It will get the wrinkles out no problem, but you will not get a good crease. This is fine by me as long as it makes my life easier.