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SteamFast SF-717 Home-and-Away Mini Steam Iron Review

by kristine on February 2, 2011

This has got to be the cutest iron ever. The handle is designed for a firm grip and fits perfectly in my palm.

My work requires me to travel extensively around the country and most of the time I don’t have the luxury of staying in a hotel with dry-cleaning facilities. The SteamFast SF-717 Mini Steam Iron gets the wrinkles out and doesn’t require a lot of space since it’s only about 1/3 the size of a normal iron.

SteamFast SF-717 Home-and-Away Mini Steam Iron Review

I mainly use it to iron dress shirts so I can’t say if it’ll work on heavy-duty fabrics. But you’re probably better off with a heavy-duty iron for those jobs anyway. As for this, it’s fantastic for smaller ironing jobs and has three temperature settings controlled through a dial.

Some may find the cord to be too long, but I think it’s a lot more convenient to have a longer cord than one that’s too short. There’s more freedom for movement and a lesser chance of getting the iron tangled with the cord.

It’s got a non-stick soleplate that slides effortlessly across the garment. And given its small size, it can go into pockets as well without causing potential tear.

It comes with dual voltage, though I can’t comment on how well that works since I haven’t used it overseas (yet). There’s also a nifty heat-resistant travel bag that’s included.

The bottom line: cute little steam iron that fits in a handbag and is great for ironing touch-ups and travelling. Don’t expect it to replace a conventional iron; that’s not what it’s made for. Great price as well for some added convenience. Highly recommended.

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SteamFast SF-407 1500-Watt Fabric Steamer

by kristine on August 22, 2010

The SteamFast SF-407 1500-Watt Fabric Steamer is easy to assemble, heats up to a powerful steam in 30 seconds, and does everything as advertised with only a couple of minor problems.

SteamFast SF-407 1500-Watt Fabric Steamer

What I loved:

  • A wide nozzle for steam output combined with powerful, even flow – it makes going over drapes such a pleasure and a lot faster.
  • It only takes about 3 minutes to steam a shirt or pair of slacks. With an iron, it used to take me 3 minutes just for one side, so I’m very pleased with how much time I’ve saved.
  • Works like a dream on silk, heavy cotton, linen and denim. I still get a kick out of steaming linen bedsheets that used to be a complete nightmare to iron.
  • Removes stains from carpets and rugs.
  • The water tank is so easy to refill. Just remove it, unscrew the lid and pour water in.
  • HUGE savings from not having to go to the cleaners anymore. Yet I still get clothes that look like it was professionally dry-cleaned. Having done my homework on steamers, I knew better than to expect it to make business shirts look crisp and pressed. That’s not what steamers do anyway, so I had realistic expectations.

What could be better:

  • Instructions advise only the use of distilled water to avoid build-up. A little extra cost there, but I suppose it beats spending at the dry cleaners instead.
  • I would prefer a sturdier garment hanger. There’s very little point in providing a hanger if it’s not strong enough to hold a dress shirt without toppling over.
  • The hose can get extremely hot whenever I’m using it for longer periods of time, like going over curtains. Sometimes I use heat-resistant gloves for added safety.

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