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PurSteam Professional Garment Steamer for Clothes Travel Size, Portable, Handheld

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PS510
Brand PurSteam World's Best Steamers
Color Polar White PS510
Product Dimensions 7"L x 3.7"W x 8.6"H
Item Weight 513 Grams
Style PS510

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  • New Premium Components - New for the 2020 model. Others may look the same on the outside, but our aluminum heating ball is superior in quality to many other heating elements on the market. ABS/PP. Most others just use ABS, which is much less durable.
  • Technology Leader - Newest steam channeling design delivers steam more powerfully and evenly to remove the toughest wrinkles from a multitude of fabrics in drapery, clothing, and much more.
  • Wrinkle Buster - The PurSteam Portable Garment Steamer is one the most powerful handheld garment steamers on the market! Heats up in 90 seconds and smooths and de-wrinkles any garment quickly and easily including upholstery, bedding, , tablecloths and more. Includes travel bag for easy packing
  • Gentle On Fabric - It is safe to use, and gentle on even the most delicate fabrics. Use it on satin, nylon blends, cotton, wool, linen, sequins, beads, embroidery, and more!
  • Satisfaction Assurance - We are so confident in the quality of our product that we offer a 30-day satisfaction period no questions asked and Full 1 year coverage - so buy now!

Customer ratings by feature

Heat output
4.1 4.1
For traveling
4.1 4.1
Quality of material
3.9 3.9
Wrinkle-free
3.9 3.9

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Experience the Posh Lifestyle of Someone who Owns a Steamer

We all know those kinds of people, right? The ones that always seem to look like they came out of a magazine. Their clothes are always on-point; free of any wrinkles, clean, and fresh-looking. They look like they are serious about life, and striving to be their best selves. If you are someone that is ready for that level of awesome, then you will become obsessed with our PurSteam Travel Steamer!


You Will Wonder How You Ever Survived Without Our Steamer

Our deluxe steamer is a total game changer for your life. When you look good, you feel good. And when your clothing looks new, sharp, and wrinkle-free, you feel amazing. People take notice of you, and admire that you took your time to look your best. That extra effort you put to quickly steaming your clothes goes a long way to impress others.

Peace, Love, and Steam

To be fair, we got this awesome tagline from one of our incredible customers. Many of our customers have told us how much fun and how relaxing “steaming” can be using our deluxe steamer.

What Exotic Places Will Your Steamer Take You?

One of the greatest aspects, is hearing from our amazing customers about the exciting trips and adventures our PurSteam Travel Steamer has accompanied them on. There is nothing as rewarding as hearing stuff like from our incredible customers “our steamer is as important to pack as bringing our deodorant.”

This Steamer May Be Your Right-Of-Passage To Adulthood

Nothing says becoming an adult like steaming your own clothes for the first time. The days of casually throwing on wrinkled, dirty shirts becomes a thing of the past, and looking sharp becomes the new reality. The reality that people judge you based on how you dress sets in, and you realize you have to step up your game. The day you steam your first shirt, is the day you feel like you’ve arrived.

Are you Looking To Impress Your Boss?

Do you want to walk into the office, feeling like a boss? Nothing says confidence, professional, and capable like wearing freshly steamed clothes to perfection. When you take the small amount of time to steam your clothes in morning, you can’t help but feel amazing! Whether you have a job interview, a big presentation, a romantic date, or just want to have an extra good day, you will not want to leave home without using our premium PurSteam Steamer. You can thank us later…

The Perfect Gift Idea

There are so many people to buys gifts for— friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, the list goes on and on. Gift cards are always nice, but sometimes you want to go the extra mile to say, “I really thought about something you might like, and that’s why I got you this gift..” Our Pursteam portable steamer is a gift that is sure to dazzle and delight that special person in your life!

A Mom’s Best Friend!

If you are a busy mom, you will love how fast and easy our PurSteam Fabric Steamer makes getting stubborn wrinkles out of clothing. Our Steamer is gentle enough to work on all types of clothing and fabrics, including table cloths, curtains, and bedding. No more awkward ironing boards needed when using our portable steamer! Plus, it makes it so much easier to get wrinkles out of collared shirts. We all know how tough those are to iron out…

​A Must-Have for Travelers

Our Steamer weighs in at 1.1 pounds, with size dimensions of 6.88 x 3.66 x 8.45 inches, making it compact enough to bring in your suitcase when traveling. Plus, it also includes a travel pouch, for easy storage. It holds 6 ounces of water, which gives you about 5 to 7 minutes of continuous steam.

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Customer Ratings
For traveling
4.1
4.4
4.1
4.0
4.2
Wrinkle-free
3.9
4.3
3.9
4.1
4.1
Easy to use
4.7
4.2
4.0
4.2
4.4
Heat output
4.1
4.4
4.3
Durability
3.6
4.6
4.7
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capacity
180 milliliters
240 milliliters
120 milliliters
1 pounds
120 milliliters
240 milliliters
heat time
1.5 minutes
10 seconds
0.66 minutes
25 seconds
material
ABS/PP
Stainless
Nylon,Silk
wattage
850 watts
700 watts
1000 watts
800 watts
900 watts
700 watts
voltage
110 volts
120 volts
120 volts
120 volts
120 volts of alternating current
120 volts

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PS510

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Customer reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
14,878 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, and wrinkles of the garment steamer. For example, they mention it puts out a steady and strong cloud of steam that covers a good portion of fabric. That said, some complain about the leakage. Opinions are mixed on heating.

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4,581 customers mention3,730 positive851 negative

Customers like the performance of the garment steamer. For example, they mention it does the job just fine, is convenient to use, and gets the job done. Some say that it works well with little spitting. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and find it to be excellent for the price.

"...4. this steamer makes me feel like an adult. Not sure if pro but I feel pretty adulty when I unwrinkle my clothes.5...." Read more

"...It's so wonderful that a reasonably priced product works PERFECTLY and has incredible customer service behind it...." Read more

"...Im baffled by how this is supposedly capable of steaming thick heavy curtains but couldnt steam my dress shirt or basic pants...." Read more

"...The device is simple, nicely designed and works great. It has a good sized extended wire that makes it easy to use around the house...." Read more

2,182 customers mention1,574 positive608 negative

Customers like the quality of the garment steamer. They mention that it really is a lifesaver, it heats up very quickly and shoots out powerful steam. The steam lasts a little longer than in the previous version, and it provides just the right amount of steam for doing the job. It's easy to use and provides a nice flow of steam. Overall, customers find the steamer to be handy to have.

"...have tried it on many different kinds of fabrics and it has never ruined anything I own, and works wonderfully every time...." Read more

"...to bring the water to boil / steam after that you have a nice flow of steam coming...." Read more

"...Some steamers need a "shaking" action because the steam is weak. This is not that steamer. Take it easy, it can do the work...." Read more

"I like how fast it heats, puts out nice amount of steam. Don’t like that little sputtering. I use distilled water as directed." Read more

1,719 customers mention1,576 positive143 negative

Customers find the garment steamer easy to use. They say the device is simple, nicely designed, and works great. They appreciate the straightforward directions and the non-complicated technology. They also mention that the steamer is easy to maneuver and feels comfortable in hand.

"My bar is very high for even a low-cost steamer. The technology isn't complicated. It's not rocket science, it's boiling water...." Read more

"...The device is simple, nicely designed and works great. It has a good sized extended wire that makes it easy to use around the house...." Read more

"...and compact, so it fits easily in my suitcase or carry-on bag, and so easy to use...." Read more

"I’ve had it for exactly 4 yrs!! It’s very easy to use.It’s worked very well except for a few episodes of spewing boiling water...." Read more

1,710 customers mention1,451 positive259 negative

Customers like the size of the garment steamer. They say it's small, lightweight, and easy to carry. They also say it takes minimum space and is great for travel. Customers are also surprised by the surprisingly big water tank.

"...Did ok with my clothes. The small size is a plus. Also super useful that it takes tap water." Read more

"...It is small and compact, so it fits easily in my suitcase or carry-on bag, and so easy to use...." Read more

"...Cheap attempt at humor aside, I like this little steamer. It's compact, easy to handle, and did I mention, it's got two power options: On and Off...." Read more

"...But here's the skinny:Pros: compact size, easily filled/emptied, nice carrying case, long cord.Cons:-..." Read more

1,708 customers mention1,661 positive47 negative

Customers find the garment steamer easy to store and transport. They say it's light weight, convenient, and easy to use around the house. Some customers also mention that it'll make a great travel buddy.

"...2. this steamer comes with an adorable bag and is easy to store. See closet comments above.3. this steamer heats up fast!..." Read more

"...It has a good sized extended wire that makes it easy to use around the house...." Read more

"...Pros: compact size, easily filled/emptied, nice carrying case, long cord.Cons:-..." Read more

"...So that makes this steamer a great travel buddy as well." Read more

1,301 customers mention1,049 positive252 negative

Customers like the wrinkles of the garment steamer. They say it works great for light wrinkles and more silky or synthetic fabric. They also say it makes quick work of wrinkled blouses, helps stretch the fabric out to its original size, and takes very less time to iron.

"...The steamer allowed me to get wrinkles out of any garment we put on the mannequin, this sort of blew my mind because some of the fabrics are..." Read more

"...I used this item on a delicate piece of fabric and it was able to get all the wrinkles out...." Read more

"...This steamer fixed it. It even helped stretch the fabric out to its original size. This was a $40 sweater that I thought I would never wear again...." Read more

"...attachments - one to remove lint as you steam and one to help with wrinkles as you steam. Both are very effective...." Read more

1,846 customers mention1,269 positive577 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the heating of the garment steamer. Some find it heats up really quickly, the water gets super hot and boils, creating steam that magically is channeled through. However, others say that it spurts boiling water out if you overfill the line and that it constantly has to reheat.

"...See closet comments above.3. this steamer heats up fast! I work long days, which sometimes means early mornings...." Read more

"...It does heat the water unbelievably fast so two huge thumbs up for that...." Read more

"It’s basically a kettle with a spout. Only one temp (which is boiling water). Did ok with my clothes. The small size is a plus...." Read more

"I like how fast it heats, puts out nice amount of steam. Don’t like that little sputtering. I use distilled water as directed." Read more

1,056 customers mention94 positive962 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the garment steamer. They mention that it drips water, spurts water and splatters out of the holes. Some customers also report that the steamer starts leaking hot water from the bottom.

"Works good and would have given five stars but spits water when steaming and is an issue for what I’m using it for ." Read more

"...drips water. Before you say I'm over filling it - Im not. I've filled it halfway and same thing happens...." Read more

"Drips a lot of water while using it" Read more

"...is some fault in this machine design that has made it start spraying hot water out every seam instead of out the "spout" where it is..." Read more

A LOT OF WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE BEST STEAMER EVER
5 Stars
A LOT OF WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE BEST STEAMER EVER
I could write about this steamer for hours I love it so much. This steamer deserves 10 stars , not just for the steamer itself but also for the fact that the seller sends a follow up email telling you tips for the steamer, which is so awesome.So this is my second purchase of this steamer, my first was for myself when I decided that I deserve to live the luxurious lifestyle of someone who owns a clothing steamer.Let me explain, I work in retail and sometimes I dress mannequins. My company provides us with a really nice full size steamer that we use for the mannequins outfits and I have always found the process of steaming clothing to be delightful. The steamer allowed me to get wrinkles out of any garment we put on the mannequin, this sort of blew my mind because some of the fabrics are delicate and could never be ironed. Let me just say that I love ironing. I know that is probably weird but when I was in college my mom bought me my first iron and the process of removing wrinkles from any garment that my little heart desired was just...therapeutic. The thing I hate is ironing boards. I am inept at using an ironing board. I literally have serious issues closing them up back into their flat, storable state. Not only that but they take up a decent amount of room. It is not fun nor easy to set up an ironing board/ironing station, the only fun part is removing the wrinkles from clothing.The other thing I dont enjoy about ironing is when it gets too hot and ruins my clothes. Yeah, maybe the problem is that I buy clothes made from mystery fabrics created in a shady laboratory. Maybe the problem is that I dont read the instructions on the iron correctly or on the label of my clothing. Maybe I should just buy only cotton clothing, but cmon, I work in retail, I do not make a lot of money, I look at a steamer as a luxury item, so you see where I am coming from.This is what brought me to Amazon in search of a steamer, now the space issue again comes into play. I live in a house built in 1900, the closets are obviously made for very small men because 1. they are narrow, like not wide enough to fit a regular sized hanger, and 2. they are tiny, like too small to fit more than 3 suits and a pair of jeans. So not only can I not fit an ironing board in them, I also cannot fit a full size steamer in them, or anywhere near the amount of clothes I own which is why I have two dressers and a rolling rack in my room lol.THIS STEAMER SAVED MY LIFE.I might be being a little dramatic but I can probably give you 100 reasons why this steamer saved my life. Instead, I will just list a few of the awesome perks of this steamer.1. you can travel with this steamer. I work in retail, as I said before, and my job involves some travel, and my sanity requires me to travel in my free time. This steamer has been around this beautiful country of ours multiple times. Like the time corporate gave me a weeks notice to travel cross country, bring only one bag, and bring a "red carpet ready" type gown to wear to a formal event. Uhhh what? Thank you PurSteam steamer for making my balled up chiffon dress look like its "red carpet ready."2. this steamer comes with an adorable bag and is easy to store. See closet comments above.3. this steamer heats up fast! I work long days, which sometimes means early mornings. I am expected to look "normal" at work, but also love to sleep so this steamer will literally get my clothes from wrinkled to wonderful in less than 5 minutes.4. this steamer makes me feel like an adult. Not sure if pro but I feel pretty adulty when I unwrinkle my clothes.5. this steamer doesnt have multiple settings, because it doesnt need them, because I have tried it on many different kinds of fabrics and it has never ruined anything I own, and works wonderfully every time.I think I mentioned that this is the second one of these I am buying. That is because my sister steals mine, like everyday and it gets annoying. So I am getting her one for Christmas, and it will probably be her favorite gift, and I will finally get my steamer back all to myself Muahahahhahaha. Anyway, buy this steamer. Seriously, buy it. I have never left a review this long on anything in my life but this steamer is worth it, this steamer is worth so much more.Ive included a picture of me wearing my red carpet ready dress along with one of my coworkers who also borrowed my steamer for the event.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2015
Style: PS510Verified Purchase
I could write about this steamer for hours I love it so much. This steamer deserves 10 stars , not just for the steamer itself but also for the fact that the seller sends a follow up email telling you tips for the steamer, which is so awesome.

So this is my second purchase of this steamer, my first was for myself when I decided that I deserve to live the luxurious lifestyle of someone who owns a clothing steamer.

Let me explain, I work in retail and sometimes I dress mannequins. My company provides us with a really nice full size steamer that we use for the mannequins outfits and I have always found the process of steaming clothing to be delightful. The steamer allowed me to get wrinkles out of any garment we put on the mannequin, this sort of blew my mind because some of the fabrics are delicate and could never be ironed.

Let me just say that I love ironing. I know that is probably weird but when I was in college my mom bought me my first iron and the process of removing wrinkles from any garment that my little heart desired was just...therapeutic. The thing I hate is ironing boards. I am inept at using an ironing board. I literally have serious issues closing them up back into their flat, storable state. Not only that but they take up a decent amount of room. It is not fun nor easy to set up an ironing board/ironing station, the only fun part is removing the wrinkles from clothing.

The other thing I dont enjoy about ironing is when it gets too hot and ruins my clothes. Yeah, maybe the problem is that I buy clothes made from mystery fabrics created in a shady laboratory. Maybe the problem is that I dont read the instructions on the iron correctly or on the label of my clothing. Maybe I should just buy only cotton clothing, but cmon, I work in retail, I do not make a lot of money, I look at a steamer as a luxury item, so you see where I am coming from.

This is what brought me to Amazon in search of a steamer, now the space issue again comes into play. I live in a house built in 1900, the closets are obviously made for very small men because 1. they are narrow, like not wide enough to fit a regular sized hanger, and 2. they are tiny, like too small to fit more than 3 suits and a pair of jeans. So not only can I not fit an ironing board in them, I also cannot fit a full size steamer in them, or anywhere near the amount of clothes I own which is why I have two dressers and a rolling rack in my room lol.

THIS STEAMER SAVED MY LIFE.

I might be being a little dramatic but I can probably give you 100 reasons why this steamer saved my life. Instead, I will just list a few of the awesome perks of this steamer.

1. you can travel with this steamer. I work in retail, as I said before, and my job involves some travel, and my sanity requires me to travel in my free time. This steamer has been around this beautiful country of ours multiple times. Like the time corporate gave me a weeks notice to travel cross country, bring only one bag, and bring a "red carpet ready" type gown to wear to a formal event. Uhhh what? Thank you PurSteam steamer for making my balled up chiffon dress look like its "red carpet ready."
2. this steamer comes with an adorable bag and is easy to store. See closet comments above.
3. this steamer heats up fast! I work long days, which sometimes means early mornings. I am expected to look "normal" at work, but also love to sleep so this steamer will literally get my clothes from wrinkled to wonderful in less than 5 minutes.
4. this steamer makes me feel like an adult. Not sure if pro but I feel pretty adulty when I unwrinkle my clothes.
5. this steamer doesnt have multiple settings, because it doesnt need them, because I have tried it on many different kinds of fabrics and it has never ruined anything I own, and works wonderfully every time.

I think I mentioned that this is the second one of these I am buying. That is because my sister steals mine, like everyday and it gets annoying. So I am getting her one for Christmas, and it will probably be her favorite gift, and I will finally get my steamer back all to myself Muahahahhahaha. Anyway, buy this steamer. Seriously, buy it. I have never left a review this long on anything in my life but this steamer is worth it, this steamer is worth so much more.

Ive included a picture of me wearing my red carpet ready dress along with one of my coworkers who also borrowed my steamer for the event.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A LOT OF WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE BEST STEAMER EVER
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2015
I could write about this steamer for hours I love it so much. This steamer deserves 10 stars , not just for the steamer itself but also for the fact that the seller sends a follow up email telling you tips for the steamer, which is so awesome.

So this is my second purchase of this steamer, my first was for myself when I decided that I deserve to live the luxurious lifestyle of someone who owns a clothing steamer.

Let me explain, I work in retail and sometimes I dress mannequins. My company provides us with a really nice full size steamer that we use for the mannequins outfits and I have always found the process of steaming clothing to be delightful. The steamer allowed me to get wrinkles out of any garment we put on the mannequin, this sort of blew my mind because some of the fabrics are delicate and could never be ironed.

Let me just say that I love ironing. I know that is probably weird but when I was in college my mom bought me my first iron and the process of removing wrinkles from any garment that my little heart desired was just...therapeutic. The thing I hate is ironing boards. I am inept at using an ironing board. I literally have serious issues closing them up back into their flat, storable state. Not only that but they take up a decent amount of room. It is not fun nor easy to set up an ironing board/ironing station, the only fun part is removing the wrinkles from clothing.

The other thing I dont enjoy about ironing is when it gets too hot and ruins my clothes. Yeah, maybe the problem is that I buy clothes made from mystery fabrics created in a shady laboratory. Maybe the problem is that I dont read the instructions on the iron correctly or on the label of my clothing. Maybe I should just buy only cotton clothing, but cmon, I work in retail, I do not make a lot of money, I look at a steamer as a luxury item, so you see where I am coming from.

This is what brought me to Amazon in search of a steamer, now the space issue again comes into play. I live in a house built in 1900, the closets are obviously made for very small men because 1. they are narrow, like not wide enough to fit a regular sized hanger, and 2. they are tiny, like too small to fit more than 3 suits and a pair of jeans. So not only can I not fit an ironing board in them, I also cannot fit a full size steamer in them, or anywhere near the amount of clothes I own which is why I have two dressers and a rolling rack in my room lol.

THIS STEAMER SAVED MY LIFE.

I might be being a little dramatic but I can probably give you 100 reasons why this steamer saved my life. Instead, I will just list a few of the awesome perks of this steamer.

1. you can travel with this steamer. I work in retail, as I said before, and my job involves some travel, and my sanity requires me to travel in my free time. This steamer has been around this beautiful country of ours multiple times. Like the time corporate gave me a weeks notice to travel cross country, bring only one bag, and bring a "red carpet ready" type gown to wear to a formal event. Uhhh what? Thank you PurSteam steamer for making my balled up chiffon dress look like its "red carpet ready."
2. this steamer comes with an adorable bag and is easy to store. See closet comments above.
3. this steamer heats up fast! I work long days, which sometimes means early mornings. I am expected to look "normal" at work, but also love to sleep so this steamer will literally get my clothes from wrinkled to wonderful in less than 5 minutes.
4. this steamer makes me feel like an adult. Not sure if pro but I feel pretty adulty when I unwrinkle my clothes.
5. this steamer doesnt have multiple settings, because it doesnt need them, because I have tried it on many different kinds of fabrics and it has never ruined anything I own, and works wonderfully every time.

I think I mentioned that this is the second one of these I am buying. That is because my sister steals mine, like everyday and it gets annoying. So I am getting her one for Christmas, and it will probably be her favorite gift, and I will finally get my steamer back all to myself Muahahahhahaha. Anyway, buy this steamer. Seriously, buy it. I have never left a review this long on anything in my life but this steamer is worth it, this steamer is worth so much more.

Ive included a picture of me wearing my red carpet ready dress along with one of my coworkers who also borrowed my steamer for the event.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2016
Style: PS510Verified Purchase
My bar is very high for even a low-cost steamer. The technology isn't complicated. It's not rocket science, it's boiling water. I spent 6 years in high end clothing retail as a GM working with $1000 steamers everyday. That being said, I typically buy cheap and replace yearly. Retail salaries don't allow for much more. My Conair just crapped out and it was time to move on. As a staunch reader of reviews, I chose this based on it's excellent rating and comments. The real ability to travel with it was a hugely appealing attribute.
I am incredibly disappointed. This product is substandard. It cannot keep steam, goes in waves. I can't even make it through one dress shirt sleeve before it seemingly needs to heat up again and stops. I steam out all my clothes each evening for the next day. This process typically takes 10 minutes. With this steamer, it takes 20. I have to stop and wait for it to heat up after only a few swipes. Other steamers at this price range do not do this. Continuous steam is not a luxury feature. The steel plate, maybe. Steam? No.
I'm not quite sure what to do now. I've given it a nearly month-long test drive only to see if it needed "breaking in". I guess I'm stuck with it.
My suggestion, as my very first amazon review? Don't buy. It's maddening.

*Update 9/16/16: Within 12 hours of my previous review, a rep from PurSteam contacted me. I received the email as I was standing in line at the grocery store. I handed my phone to my husband, shocked. I couldn't even respond, I was so thrown off by their generosity. It's hard to remember that your words don't disappear into the ether. They replaced my steamer (without asking me to return the original - who has time to shlep something to the post office) and I received it on Wednesday.
I absolutely had a defective steamer. The new one is amazing - the steam is continuous and powerful. Some technique tips are necessary - don't shake the steamer, don't turn it upside down as water shoots out. You're dealing with boiling water. Don't be cavalier, be afraid and respectful. You're supposed to be, that's really boiling water 101. Some steamers need a "shaking" action because the steam is weak. This is not that steamer. Take it easy, it can do the work. You don't need to fuss with it, just let it do what it's made to do. This is professional grade to put it lightly. The metal plate makes a world of difference, functioning like an iron on top of the steam function.
I have changed my rating to 5 stars. I want to keep the original post up here only because their customer service response was second to none. The way a company responds to a problem says more about the quality of a product than anything else. I couldn't be more thrilled with this steamer. It's so wonderful that a reasonably priced product works PERFECTLY and has incredible customer service behind it. Those two things don't typically go together.
I will be telling everyone I know about this steamer, it's ridiculous that's it's as cheap as it is. It's worth significantly more than the price tag. PurSteam, you've made a happy girl in Nebraska!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
Style: PS510Verified Purchase
It’s basically a kettle with a spout. Only one temp (which is boiling water). Did ok with my clothes. The small size is a plus. Also super useful that it takes tap water.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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