Holidaymakers know all too well the annoyance of arriving at their destination to find their suitcase packed with crumpled clothing that a simple hang won’t fix. But a clever new gadget is being hailed as a ‘game changer’ by Amazon shoppers for being ‘small but mighty’. The Sundu Clothes Steamer is currently on offer at £39.99, reduced from £49.99 on Amazon, giving buyers a 20% saving in a limited-time deal.
The steamer has accrued some glowing reviews from customers who report that it heats up rapidly and ‘takes creases out of holiday clothes’ – without the inconvenience of wrestling with an ironing board. Built for both home and travel use, the compact steamer warms up in approximately 15 seconds and delivers a powerful burst of steam to smooth out wrinkles in clothing.
Designed with a three-layer steam plate, it is engineered to distribute steam evenly while stopping water droplets from settling on fabrics. The device incorporates both steaming and dry ironing functions, too, which makes it easy to toggle between one dry ironing mode and three steam settings, ideal for a range of different garments.
It also features an adjustable rotating ceramic plate, which can be positioned for either vertical or horizontal ironing, making it straightforward to tackle everything from dresses and shirts to trousers and jackets. The V-shaped tip is crafted to reach more awkward areas such as collars, cuffs, pleats and around buttons, while the ceramic heating plate achieves temperatures of up to 140°C.
According to the manufacturer, the steamer is compatible with a broad range of fabrics, including silk, cotton, linen, wool, denim and lace. Equipped with an LED display and touch controls, it has been designed to be easy to use as users can switch between settings while ironing at the touch of a button.
Small and light enough to fit in a suitcase, the iron weighs at under 1kg and measures just over 10 inches in length. It also includes a 100ml water tank, storage bag, measuring cup and protective gloves, making it particularly handy for holidays, weddings, business trips and weekend getaways, reports the Mirror.
If this particular model doesn’t fit the bill, the Philips 5000 Series Handheld Clothes Steamer, available at Currys for £69.99, boasts a 320ml reservoir capacity and heats up in just 35 seconds.
Meanwhile, Argos stocks the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 2in1 Handheld Steamer with Iron for £60. Featuring a 150ml water tank, it has a one-minute heat-up time and incorporates one temp technology, which helps minimise the risk of damage to garments.
Although the Sundu Steamer on Amazon has been a hit and has earned an impressive 4.3 out of 5-star rating from more than 600 reviews – it also carries Amazon’s Choice status.
One user raved: “This is my new favourite gadget, I can’t believe how well this works as an iron or a steamer.
“I use it all the time and have replaced my iron and ironing board. It’s great for bed sheets. Recently took on a holiday for a week, and it’s an absolute game-changer. Its only downfall is that it’s a little on the heavy side.”
Another customer noted: “Fantastic little steamer. Small but mighty. Heats up really quickly and takes all the creases out of our holiday clothes. Can be used flat like an iron or upright.”
Someone else wrote: “I recently went on a trip to Asia and have brought this steamer with me – used it for the first time.
“I might say I was really impressed after using it a few times. It really does the job, and you can use it as an iron, or use it as a steamer, having three different programs for steaming. It’s easy to either iron or steam your clothes, including linen clothes. It is small and fits in hand luggage. I love the colour as well.”
Although most comments were positive, some people deducted stars due to its inability to stand ‘properly’, echoed by one shopper, who shared: “Really handy and great.
“The only thing is I cannot get it to sit in the stand properly, so that’s why it’s a 4-star, but as it works, it’s excellent.”
Someone else commented on how it may not get creases out on the first attempt, and said: “First time using a handheld steamer, it does do the job, but it does take several attempts to get the creases out. I do like this steamer for being able to convert it to a mini dry iron, which makes it great for travel, although it is a little heavier for carrying in my luggage than I would have liked.”