There’s a bit of skill needed to iron away wrinkles. If you find each pass produces more and more unwanted creases, a clothes steamer might be a better option for you. These devices allow you to steam away wrinkles from your clothing and even your drapery with minimal effort.

Your first consideration is choosing a standing, handheld or travel size steamer – standing is the desired option, but it takes up the most room. The best clothes steamer will heat-up quickly, feature temperature control, and come with a tank that allows you to steam for sufficient periods of time, but is not too heavy to move. If you fatigue quickly, find a model that has continuous steaming capabilities.

We’ve evaluated a wide variety of clothes steamers and have handpicked the ones that appear in this article so you can purchase with confidence. If you’d like a more in-depth education on how steam cleaning works, keep reading.