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Subject: Can anyone recommend a clothes steamer that actually works?
Date Posted: 7/17/2013 8:27 PM ET
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I have several items of clothing that are difficult to iron for various reasons and I am wondering if anyone knows of a clothes steamer that actually works to replace ironing of a garment.  I take care of my own clothes to save money, such as hand washing instead of dry cleaning, and thought perhaps someone here would know of a good steamer that would help me save money on clothing care.  I hate to waste money on dry cleaning or pressing when I can do it myself.  Thanks for any tips or ideas anyone might have.

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Subject: its not a steamer but...
Date Posted: 7/21/2013 9:14 PM ET
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Its not a steamer, but sometimes il hang clothes in my bathroom, while i shower ( my shower is near the door, and i can hang a hanger on this screww that pokes out on the hinge) and it 'steams' it. :)

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Date Posted: 7/25/2013 9:08 PM ET
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Thanks, I'll give that a shot.

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Date Posted: 8/19/2013 4:07 PM ET
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none of the steamers I've bought over the last 20 years has lasted long, regardless of whether it was a cheap or expensive one. the steamy shower seems to work just as well.

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Subject: Steamers
Date Posted: 1/9/2014 11:10 PM ET
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I bought one through QVC or HSN. it seems to work pretty good.