Rating of the best curtain steamers for 2022

When the day comes to clean the curtains, many people ask themselves the question “How to steam or iron the curtains?”. There are many manufacturers on the curtain steamer market, so before purchasing a device it is difficult to navigate and choose a quality device without spending half your wallet. To make the choice easier and safer, below is an overview of devices of this type, which tells what types of steamers exist, what you should pay attention to before buying this product and a rating of quality models with a detailed description of their characteristics, as well as advantages and disadvantages. It is also worth noting that the rating includes only models tested by the experience of buyers.

Types of curtain steamers

These devices are divided not by functionality, but by the method of use, since all curtain steamers serve the same purpose, but in different ways and have different characteristics.

Kinds:

• Manual - in accordance with the name, the device has to be constantly kept on weight. As a rule, they do not differ in a large tank volume and high power, however, these models are considered the most popular among travelers, as they represent the best ratio of compactness and quality. In home use, they are not popular due to the short period of work and the need to keep the structure on weight, however, they are the most budgetary than other types.
• Outdoor - the most bulky, but also hardy among the types, which can be used to steam both curtains and clothes. Best for home use as it is designed for long steaming. It is a vertical structure with a long hose ending with a tip through which steam is supplied.
• Ceiling - some users, seeing the name of this type, ask themselves the question "What is it?". This type is not common like others because of the attachment features that only dry cleaners can afford.

Criterias of choice

Curtains are an integral part of the interior in any room and, like any of these items, it needs regular cleaning, after which smoothing is necessary, because the fabric is heavily wrinkled in the drum of the washing machine. Some take them to the dry cleaners to avoid the long ironing of the curtains, while others decide to cope with this task on their own at home.The latter are helped by special devices called steamers, but some users make serious mistakes when choosing. To avoid unnecessary expenses and return of equipment to the store, it is worth considering the following criteria:

• Design - plays a big role during the steaming process, because, for example, the manual mechanism has to be kept on weight, and too large a design and its weight of the device can become a serious problem. For this reason, you should opt for lighter and more compact models that will be easy to store and use.
• Material - the material from which the device itself is made also matters when choosing the latter. Models with a plastic tip are short-lived and deform quickly, therefore, according to buyers, it is worth considering ceramic or metal tips, although the latter are more traumatic.
• The number of modes - the more modes, the more versatile the steamer is considered. This function is especially important for those who have different types of curtains in the house, because the modes for tulle and for curtains have noticeable differences in the steam rate.
• The volume of the water tank - the amount of water placed in a special compartment determines the duration of the steamer during ironing. If the question arises “Which one is better to buy - with a large or small tank?”, Then when choosing household appliances according to this criterion, it is worth remembering the material and length of the curtains, since light material, for example, organza, does not need long ironing, and for it you can choose a steamer with a small tank. In addition, the size of the tank is directly proportional to the price of equipment.
• The length of the power cord - the length of the cord is of great importance, since sockets are often located close to doorways and it is not convenient to take care of the curtain, preventing another family member from going to another room. The cord should not be longer than 2.3 meters, but not shorter than 1 meter.
• Power - represents the maximum amount and speed of steam supply provided by the number and diameter of holes in the tip. The standard power is considered to be 1700 W, and the amount of steam is 55 ml. For curtains made of different materials, steaming at different capacities is required. Large or small power requires corresponding costs of electricity, for example, tulle is steamed in medium-light mode, and dense fabric, such as taffeta or linen, lends itself only to strong.
• Adding water - everyone is familiar with the situation when you focus on doing something around the house, and then it turns out that there are not enough resources in order to finish it. In this case, we are talking about water, because in some models it needs to be topped up only after the device has completely cooled down, which noticeably slows down the process, while in other models you can add water without interrupting your work.
• Ordinary or distilled water - any technique that interacts with water can be sensitive to its quality, so before purchasing this type of technique, it is worth clarifying which water can be used. As a rule, steamers without a filter need distilled water, while others that have a filter in the package need tap water. If there is a filter in the device, it is also worth taking care of how often to change it so that the quality of ironing always remains high.
• Impact resistance - first of all, this criterion applies to manual types, since they most often fall to the floor. So you should avoid a device with a plastic casing that can crack or, in the worst case, detach from the rest of the steamer if dropped.
• The presence of a heating function - this item, first of all, should be taken into account before choosing a floor type, since it has a hose through which steam passes. Before leaving the appliance, the steam first passes through the hose, cools down a little in it, as the moist air needs to be heated up again to avoid splashing from the nozzle. Devices with the function are more convenient than the same devices without it, as splashes often leave streaks behind.

Tips

When the device is selected in accordance with all the criteria, you should pay attention to the following recommendations:

• Reviews - you must first read customer reviews, as the model may have hidden flaws that are revealed during constant use. In any technique, there are both advantages and disadvantages, and it is better for the buyer to familiarize himself with both before purchasing.
• Brand - check if the brand is among the best in its industry, because the best manufacturers create quality products and do not allow fraud to maintain their reputation. In addition, branded manufacturers have several decades of experience on their accounts, which also makes them more attractive compared to young organizations, so if the question arises “Which company is better to choose?”, Then you should give preference to a company with a rich long history than one that appeared on the market 5 years ago.
• Options - for some, this item is not very important because of the habit of using one type of nozzle - standard - for ironing curtains, but for those who are ready for a change, it is worth checking the package before buying.
• If possible, before buying it is worth checking this or that model in action in the store. This is necessary to check the functioning of the equipment and convince consumers that their future new acquisition is not defective.

TOP best models

In each price category, the best models of each type will be marked.

Budget

Suitable for those who have recently become familiar with devices such as curtain steamers and want to try out this technology.

Kitfort KT-928-2

The Kitford brand has existed in Russia since 2011, however, in such a short period of time, its models have gained high popularity among the population. Despite the fact that the main production takes place in China, the brand exercises control over its quality through regular checks and tests by engineers from Russia.

In addition, Kitfort's motto says that a satisfied customer is the best advertisement. And the company really follows this motto, focusing on the quality of the products sold, but at the same time not spending a budget on advertising, which allows Kitfort to keep prices low for the entire range.

KT-928-2 refers to the manual type, its steam supply is 20 g / min, but the tank volume is only 0.1 liters, which is the norm for this type of steamer and is not suitable for long-term ironing of curtains. The most effective application of this model is the steaming of tulle and other loose fabrics.The package includes a special nozzle, a brush, a guide steam and allows you to remove, for example, hair from the fabric. Despite the fact that the KT-928-2 is made of plastic, users note the strength of the structure.

Another feature of the company is that it is easier to buy its goods in an online store than offline.

The price is 2,000 rubles, which allows us to classify this equipment as inexpensive, but high-quality.

• Compact;
• Light;
• Low price;
• Scale protection;
• Automatic shutdown at a lack of water;
• The water level is visible;
• Nice and varied design.

• Top up water strictly according to the marks otherwise - splashes appear.
• Small volume for large curtains.

Kitfort KT-929-3 "2 in 1"

The next development from the same manufacturer also makes the list of the best, thanks to some innovations: the addition of a digital display showing the water level, steam output and indicating that the device is in standby mode; increase in tank volume; the addition of a water pump, with which the model can be used not only in vertical, but also in horizontal positions. However, the main feature for which this development of Kitfort fell in love with the world is an almost 2-fold increase in power - the power and speed of steam supply of this technology reaches 1600 watts.

You can find a steamer both during a personal visit to any outlet, and order online.

The price is 2,900 rubles.

• Compactness;
• Increased volume of the water tank;
• Low price;
• The presence of protection against scale;
• Automatic shutdown at a low liquid level;
• With horizontal steaming function;
• Soft and non-slip handle
• Nice design;
• High activation speed;
• Nozzles for delicate or standard ironing.

• Dark tank, because of which the water level is not visible.

Scarlett SC-GS130S07

Scarlett has been on the world market for 25 years and every year makes its products more modern and convenient for its customers. It specializes only in small household appliances, but at the same time has a good income, which allows it to hire professional engineers who assemble and carefully check the quality of the goods created. However, like Kitford, the company is of the opinion that the best advertising is satisfied customers. For this reason, the company does not spend money on outdoor or television advertising, which allows you to keep your own products in a low price category that is accessible to the majority of the population.

The model shown is a floor standing steamer, which is equipped with an adjustable handle, large water tank capacity and 2000 W power, as well as two types of nozzles - a brush and a clip. The kit also includes two nice additions - a protective glove and a hanger.

The brand is widespread, so it can be easily found both in electronics stores and online stores. In addition, Scarlett has an official page in Russian, where you can also find the product of interest.

The cost of this model is 5,000 rubles.

• Scale protection;
• Fast heating;
• Number of modes - 10;
• Powerful steam supply;
• Compact;
• Brush adjustable in length;
• Steel approached construction;
• Large volume.

• A short hose connecting the steamer itself and the handpiece.

Average price

This category is suitable for those housewives who use this type of equipment not for the first time and specifically know what they want to get from the product, so they do not skimp when purchasing the latter.

RUNZEL MAX-230

The RUNZEL brand creates a variety of household appliances, but at the same time, the brand's appliances differ from others in the unique style developed by Seidenfaden designers and unique characteristics. Until 2017, the company actively produced household appliances, but ironing equipment was not given due attention due to the lack of demand for this category of goods on the world market. However, in the aforementioned 2017, RUNZEL corrected the situation and for 4 years now has been supplying the world with high-quality ironing equipment, which is popular with many housewives due to the best value for money.

The proposed device RUNZEL MAX-230 Magica refers to the type of floor. If we talk about the characteristics, then it has a power of 2100 W, a tank volume of 2.5 liters, 11 steaming modes, a steel nozzle and a telescopic stand, the height of which can be adjusted. The set also includes a hanger and a protective glove.

You can buy a steamer in any convenient way - both via the Internet and directly when visiting a home appliance store.

Price - 9,000 rubles.

• Lightweight construction;
• High power;
• Large water capacity;
• Fast heating of water;
• Steel nozzle;
• Attractive design;
• Automatic shutdown at a lack of liquid;
• Steam regulation.

• Cord not long enough.

RUNZEL VAG-150 Jatten

The RUNZEL brand is considered one of the best, so its products also do not occupy the only position in the list of products that are most trusted by customers.

RUNZEL VAG-150 Jatten is a manual steamer, but its characteristics are close to those of floor-standing steamers - power 1500 W, water heating - 45 seconds and volume - 0.36 liters. Among devices of its kind, this model is considered one of the most powerful, so many buyers choose it, despite the fact that one of its parts - the lock button - often fails very quickly.

You can buy this technique in any convenient way, however, fakes are common on the Internet, so buying from a trusted online store will be safer.

Cost - 5,000 rubles

• Comfortable to hold in hand;
• Automatic shutdown if there is not enough water;
• Big power;
• Unique corporate design;
• The presence of regulation of the supply of steam;
• Long warranty period - 25 months;
• Two attachments included - brush and clip;
• Possibility of use in horizontal position.

• Short cord;
• Needs distilled water;
• Bulky for a manual model.

Expensive

Steamers, whose price starts from 6 (manual) and from 12 (floor) thousand rubles, are expensive. As a rule, they are purchased by experienced users, for whom the functionality and durability of the equipment are most important.

Philips GC361/20 Steam&Go

The Philips brand has existed for 130 years and creates appliances in a wide range of areas - medical equipment, radio and television equipment, shaving devices, body care in general and household appliances.The company's motto says that the numbers are important, but the customer is more important, so the brand focuses on both advertising and the quality of the products created.

Philips GC361/20 Steam&Go belongs to hand-held devices and, at first glance, has standard characteristics, but upon closer examination, it turns out that it deserves to be in the TOP of the best. The recognition of buyers was caused by a long cord - an element that is often missing when ironing curtains; the ability to add water directly during operation and the possibility of horizontal steaming.

Sold both online and in chain stores.

Price - from 6,000 rubles

• Long cord;
• Compactness;
• Ease;
• attractiveness;
• Availability of protective gloves;
• Heated sole;
• Possibility to add water during ironing;
• Fabric cord protection.

• There is no temperature controller.

Kitfort KT-937

Another representative of the Kitfort company, which conquered buyers in a high price category.

The presented equipment is outdoor. The first thing that catches your eye when you look at it is the presence of a small board on which it is convenient to smooth out individual decorative parts of the curtains. As for the characteristics, the Kitfort KT-937 has a high power of 2280W and a volume of 2 liters, which allows the equipment to work for more than an hour without interruption. Among the features, it is worth highlighting the touch control model and the fact that the board has a built-in tilt mechanism.

The brand is quite common, so buyers have no difficulty finding its products, including the model mentioned above.

This acquisition will cost 14,000 rubles.

• The presence of the board;
• Protective glove;
• Telescopic brush;
• High power level;
• With a lack of water, the shutdown is performed automatically;
• With horizontal steaming function;
• Steam power control;
• Availability of a parking area for ironing;
• Fast action.

• Short hose.

RUNZEL PRO-290 Kladaffar

Products from RUNZEL are popular both in Russia and abroad due to their stylish design and compliance with quality standards.

RUNZEL PRO-290 Kladaffar - also belongs to the floor and has a more impressive design than manual ones. The power of electronics is 2600 W, the volume of the water tank is 3.5 liters. And the duration of work is 2 hours. The set includes a hanger, a special glove, two nozzles, a stand for stationary installation and a clamp.

Buy mono both online and in shopping centers or specialized outlets.

The cost of such an acquisition will cost from 16,500 rubles.

• Availability of protective gloves;
• Stylish look;
• Large water capacity;
• You can use ordinary tap water;
• Speed ​​of action;
• Automatic shutdown at a lack of liquid;
• Pleasant to the touch;
• Convenient to use.

• Heavy.

Conclusion

The review examined what types of these devices are, how to choose them and considered the TOP of the best, according to buyers, models that meet all the criteria for quality and ease of use.