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Post by maryland on Oct 19, 2020 19:46:39 GMT
We bought a new LG very highly rated washer and dryer. I just washed and dried a bunch of my husband's long sleeve shirts and even with the "wrinkle care" function, they are more wrinkled than my cheaper old ever did.
I do not iron. So I bought a garment steamer. Is there something that you can buy to hang shirts while you steam them? I just hung them on a 3m hook on the wall and tried the new steamer out, but that probably isn't a good idea.
Any garment steamer advice? He is the only one in the office, he has all his employees work from home, so not a huge deal. But when the office opens back up, he needs to look more presentable!
Also, can you use spray starch on the shirt before or after you steam so it stays "crisp"?
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Post by happiest.raincloud on Oct 19, 2020 20:24:04 GMT
I use a steamer on all my clothes, but the one I use has an arm attached that holds my garment while I steam. You definitely want something that will hold the garment away from the wall to prevent damage. What about a free-standing drying rack like this? If I had more room in my laundry closet, I'd use this. |
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Post by padresfan619 on Oct 19, 2020 20:38:03 GMT
I used to have a steamer that came with a hanging attachment, but it died and I went for a smaller handheld version instead. I just hang whatever I’m steaming on my shower curtain rod while I steam it. I prefer the handheld steamer much more than the large one that had a hanger, it takes up a fraction of the space.
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Post by maryland on Oct 19, 2020 20:44:40 GMT
I use a steamer on all my clothes, but the one I use has an arm attached that holds my garment while I steam. You definitely want something that will hold the garment away from the wall to prevent damage. What about a free-standing drying rack like this? If I had more room in my laundry closet, I'd use this. Thanks for the links! I spent the same on a handheld conair and yours looks so much fancier! I can't put a hanging rack in my basement because we only have 2 outlets in a 1000 sq. ft. basement. That would make it so much easier though. Maybe an electrician could install an outlet and that would be perfect!
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Post by maryland on Oct 19, 2020 20:45:55 GMT
I used to have a steamer that came with a hanging attachment, but it died and I went for a smaller handheld version instead. I just hang whatever I’m steaming on my shower curtain rod while I steam it. I prefer the handheld steamer much more than the large one that had a hanger, it takes up a fraction of the space. I tried on my shower curtain rod but I couldn't do it straight on, it had to be at an angle. And we have a small bathroom! But maybe I could get an attachment for the curtain rod to hand it straight on. |
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Post by happiest.raincloud on Oct 19, 2020 23:04:39 GMT
I use a steamer on all my clothes, but the one I use has an arm attached that holds my garment while I steam. You definitely want something that will hold the garment away from the wall to prevent damage. What about a free-standing drying rack like this? If I had more room in my laundry closet, I'd use this. Thanks for the links! I spent the same on a handheld conair and yours looks so much fancier! I can't put a hanging rack in my basement because we only have 2 outlets in a 1000 sq. ft. basement. That would make it so much easier though. Maybe an electrician could install an outlet and that would be perfect!
I wanted a steamer I could use on my furniture and curtains, too, which was difficult with the handheld ones. I've had my steamer for over 4 years now, use it several times a week and it's still going strong - well worth the money. I also recommend using a heat-proof glove if you are doing collars - don't burn your fingers! I don't know how starch would react to steam. Maybe try with something small like a placemat or tea towel and see what happens? |
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Post by maryland on Oct 20, 2020 2:33:19 GMT
Thanks for the links! I spent the same on a handheld conair and yours looks so much fancier! I can't put a hanging rack in my basement because we only have 2 outlets in a 1000 sq. ft. basement. That would make it so much easier though. Maybe an electrician could install an outlet and that would be perfect!
I wanted a steamer I could use on my furniture and curtains, too, which was difficult with the handheld ones. I've had my steamer for over 4 years now, use it several times a week and it's still going strong - well worth the money. I also recommend using a heat-proof glove if you are doing collars - don't burn your fingers! I don't know how starch would react to steam. Maybe try with something small like a placemat or tea towel and see what happens? Haha, it never occurred to me to do the collars! I just do enough to make it look decent. But that's good to know about heat proof gloves. Where can you buy those? I think I should get some. |
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