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Novoren
Handheld garment steamer for hanging clothes
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What it does
A handheld garment steamer: fill the tank, wait for it to heat up and run the steam over the garment on a hanger. The steam relaxes the fibres and creases smooth out without an ironing board and without pressing a hot soleplate onto the fabric.
Specifications
| Product type | Handheld garment steamer (vertical steam iron) |
|---|---|
| Power and voltage | 1200 W; 220-240 V |
| Water tank | About 200 ml, removable |
| Heat-up time | About 30 seconds |
| Materials | Heat-resistant plastic body, head with a metal plate |
| Size and weight | About 25 x 10 x 13 cm; about 900 g without water |
| Cable | About 2 m, European plug |
| Colour | White |
| Guarantee | 3-year legal guarantee |
What's in the box
- 1 handheld garment steamer
- 1 removable water tank
- 1 fabric brush attachment
- Instructions for use
Read the full description
Novoren is a handheld garment steamer, what many people call a vertical steam iron. It heats the water in its tank and releases it as steam through a head with holes. You run that steam over the garment on a hanger and the creases gradually smooth out, with no board and without the weight of an iron. It is for anyone who wants everyday clothes looking presentable in a few minutes and for fabrics that mark under an iron.
Vertical steam iron: smooths clothes as they hang
Hang the garment and move the head from top to bottom, close to the fabric or barely touching it. The hot steam relaxes the fibres and, with the weight of the garment itself, the creases drop out. If you need to pull the fabric taut, hold the hem with your free hand, always below and away from the steam.
It works well on shirts, blouses, dresses, skirts and blazers, and on garments with frills, pleats or buttons where an iron is harder to handle.
A portable garment steamer for every day
It is small and used with one hand. Plug it in near the wardrobe, go over the day's shirt already on its hanger and put it away again. It also takes out suitcase creases when you arrive at a hotel, or smooths a garment that has been folded in a drawer for a while.
A steamer for curtains and delicate fabrics
Because it works upright, you can go over curtains without taking them down, as long as the fabric can take steam. With silk, satin, velvet or fine synthetics, hold the head a little further away and test beforehand on a spot that is out of sight.
What it does not do is press trouser creases or leave a collar completely flat: for that, a soleplate iron is still better.
How to use the handheld garment steamer
Fill the tank
With the appliance unplugged, remove the tank, fill it with water up to the mark and put it back until it clicks into place.
Plug in and wait
Plug it into the wall and wait for the indicator light to show it is ready to steam.
Hang the garment
Use a hanger in a stable spot, at chest height and away from your face and from other people.
Apply the steam
Hold the steamer upright, press the button and go over the garment from top to bottom with slow passes.
Let the garment rest
Leave the clothes hanging for a few minutes before you put them on, so the moisture from the steam dries.
Care and maintenance
When you finish, unplug it, let it cool and empty any water left in the tank. Wipe the cold head with a damp cloth. If the water where you live is very hard, use a mix with distilled water where the manufacturer allows it, so limescale does not block the holes in the head. Store it dry, with the cable loosely gathered.
Frequently asked questions
Garment steamer or iron: which is better?
It depends on the clothes. The steamer is quicker for hanging garments, dresses, blazers, curtains and fabrics that mark easily, and it needs no board. A soleplate iron is better for pressing creases, collars and cuffs and for getting cotton shirts really flat. Many homes use both.
How do you remove creases without an iron using the steamer?
Hang the garment on a hanger, let the steamer heat up and run it upright from top to bottom, slowly and close to the fabric. On very creased areas, repeat the pass. Then leave the garment hanging for a few minutes so it dries before you put it on.
Does it work as a steamer for curtains?
Yes, as long as the curtain fabric can take steam. They are steamed hanging from the rail, from top to bottom, without taking them down. Check the label, test beforehand on a hem that is out of sight and take care with lined curtains or blackout coatings, which can mark.
Can it be used on any fabric?
On most: cotton, linen, viscose, polyester and blends. With silk, satin and velvet, keep the head further away and test beforehand. Do not use it on leather, suede, plastics or garments whose label says they cannot take steam or ironing.
Why does it release drops of water?
It is normal just after it heats up, when steam condenses in a head that is still cold, or if you tilt it a lot. Wait until it is ready, keep it upright and do an initial burst into the air, away from clothes and people. If it always drips, check that the tank is properly seated.
Can you steam clothes while wearing them?
No, never. The steam and the head are very hot and pass through the fabric in an instant, so you can burn your skin. Take the garment off, hang it on a hanger and steam it that way. The same applies to clothes someone else is wearing.
