Tefal Master Precision 360 IT6540G0 Upright Garment/Clothes Steamer, 1500 W, Black/Raspberry
Tefal’s Most Advanced Garment Steamer
Not just for clothes, Tefal upright garment steamers also have a removable base for steaming curtains, upholstery and more without being held back. Added extras include a fabric brush for a smooth finish, pleat/crease attachment for instant trouser creases (no dry-cleaner needed!).
Tefal Master Precision 360° Upright Garment Steamer, IT6540
Precision steam your laundry in no time: Enjoy impeccably smooth and fresh garments with Tefal’s Master Precision 360° Upright Garment Steamer. The robust 360° rotating hanger, complete with trouser clips, makes it easy to steam and sanitise your clothes on both sides. Meanwhile, a precision steam shot at the tip gets rid of stubborn creases, even in hard-to-reach spots.
- 30g/min steam output
- Two steam settings (concentrated and diffused) for precise steaming
- 2.5L removable water tank for up to 80 minutes’ steaming
- 360° rotating hanger to steam both sides with ease
- Ready to use in 45 seconds for crease-free garments on demand
- Safe for use on even the most delicate of fabrics – no fear of burning
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Additional Features
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Uninterrupted UseThe generous 2.5L water tank allows up to 80 minutes of non-stop steaming. It’s removable too – so you can refill it under the tap mid-session without having to turn the garment steamer off. | Travel LightTwo large wheels make it easy to move the lightweight (5.1kg) Master Precision 360°. So, you can store it and use it anywhere in your home. Curtains upstairs need a spruce? No need to take them down – take Master Precision 360° up. | Custom SteamThis versatile steamer has three attachments: a pleat/crease attachment for instant trouser creases; a fabric brush to open the weave of thicker garments for better steam penetration and a smoother finish; and a steam bonnet for even steam distribution and to protect against water marks. |
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| Steam Output | 30g/min | 35g/min | 30g/min | 24g/min |
| Heat Up Time | 45 seconds | 45 seconds | 60 seconds | 45 seconds |
| Steam Settings | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Auto-Off | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Water Tank Capacity | 2.5L – removable | 1.7L – removable | 1.0L – removable | 0.2L – removable |
| Autonomy | 80 minutes | 45 minutes | 30 minutes | 8-10 minutes |
| Adjustable Pole and Integrated Hanger | ✓ 360º rotation | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Power Cord Length | 2m | 2m | 2m | 3m |
| Attachments | Pleat/Crease attachment, fabric brush and steam bonnet | Press and Steam vertical support, plus fabric brush, lint pad and glove | Fabric brush | Door hook, fabric brush and steam bonnet |
| Weight: | 4 kg |
| Dimensions: | 30 x 34 x 16.5 cm; 4 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Tefal |
| Model: | IT6540G0 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
Tefal steame
I love ironing but gave this a go. Great steamer ideal for freshening up clothes. Bit fiddley to position clothes to steam, scolded my hands several time but there is a knack to it getting better the more I use. Shame heat proof gloves not included. But overall a great product.
Tefal steame
I love ironing but gave this a go. Great steamer ideal for freshening up clothes. Bit fiddley to position clothes to steam, scolded my hands several time but there is a knack to it getting better the more I use. Shame heat proof gloves not included. But overall a great product.
A game changer! Worth every pence!
Fabulous piece of kit. A game changer!
So often we end up dry cleaning garments because they are too difficult to iron. This steamer works beautifully on even difficult pieces. We used it to get wrinkles out of new curtains and clothing that had been poorly packed by the movers. We no longer need to store everything in wardrobes as we can quickly steam whatever we want to wear in minutes. Great buy!
brillia
it refreshes all my clothes and I don’t have to dryclean.
I use it all the time, excellent product.
Bulky to store
This does exactly what it’s meant to do. It’s fairly easy to put together but feels flimsy in parts, the little hanger part at the top isn’t particularly secure. It’s not easy to store either unless maybe you have a utility room, as it doesn’t fold away or anything. However it’s easy to use and does a good job. I’d say unless you have space for storage, you probably would need to stick with a regular iron.
So, as long as you are careful with this as it is easy to burn yourself until you get the hang of it, this is a FANTASTIC product. I steam everything and have become quite obsessed. I am not sure how I ever lived without this before?! (Well, you know what I mean) 🙂
So, as long as you are careful with this as it is easy to burn yourself until you get the hang of it, this is a FANTASTIC product. I steam everything and have become quite obsessed. I am not sure how I ever lived without this before?! (Well, you know what I mean) 🙂
I’m so glad I bought this. I did quite a bit of research first and I went for this slightly pricier option. The reviews online were excellent and they were not wrong. It’s bigger than I thought it would be but it’s extremely compact and easy to use. Very high quality material so it doesn’t feel flimsy. It’s extremely sturdy. The water tank is huge so you get such a long time out of it. The turn hanger is really necessary and makes it much easier to use. The wheels are great as you just roll it away when you’re done. The best thing of all- no sore arm or back from ironing, I get my entire ironing basket done in half the time. I would never go back to a normal iron after this.
My 3 issues with it are; 1. It doesn’t work on Jeans or heavy materials even with the precision button. You’ll need to iron them but I don’t mind as everything else is done in seconds. You can also lower the hanger and sit down and do all your steaming. The creases just fall out of lighter materials. Even t shirts are done quickly. I’ve also used it on a delicate/ silky item that is difficult to iron and it was a breeze.
2. Shirts seem to hold the steam in and can feel damp. However, leaving them to hang overnight in the hot press fixes that but you wouldn’t be able to put them on straight away.
3. There is nowhere to put the handheld steamer part while you’re getting your next clothes item on the hanger. I have to try and put it on the bed as quite a bit of steam us coming out.
Despite these issues, I’d still recommend it. It really has made light work of sorting and ironing clothes. Life is much easier with this product.
I’m so glad I bought this. I did quite a bit of research first and I went for this slightly pricier option. The reviews online were excellent and they were not wrong. It’s bigger than I thought it would be but it’s extremely compact and easy to use. Very high quality material so it doesn’t feel flimsy. It’s extremely sturdy. The water tank is huge so you get such a long time out of it. The turn hanger is really necessary and makes it much easier to use. The wheels are great as you just roll it away when you’re done. The best thing of all- no sore arm or back from ironing, I get my entire ironing basket done in half the time. I would never go back to a normal iron after this.
My 3 issues with it are; 1. It doesn’t work on Jeans or heavy materials even with the precision button. You’ll need to iron them but I don’t mind as everything else is done in seconds. You can also lower the hanger and sit down and do all your steaming. The creases just fall out of lighter materials. Even t shirts are done quickly. I’ve also used it on a delicate/ silky item that is difficult to iron and it was a breeze.
2. Shirts seem to hold the steam in and can feel damp. However, leaving them to hang overnight in the hot press fixes that but you wouldn’t be able to put them on straight away.
3. There is nowhere to put the handheld steamer part while you’re getting your next clothes item on the hanger. I have to try and put it on the bed as quite a bit of steam us coming out.
Despite these issues, I’d still recommend it. It really has made light work of sorting and ironing clothes. Life is much easier with this product.
Super quick to assemble and easy to use. Great for just taking the creases out of T-shirt’s and jeans etc. Wouldn’t use it for my smart work shirts and suits where detailed finish is needed ! Sometimes you can’t beat an iron.
Super quick to assemble and easy to use. Great for just taking the creases out of T-shirt’s and jeans etc. Wouldn’t use it for my smart work shirts and suits where detailed finish is needed ! Sometimes you can’t beat an iron.
Absolutely brillia
Brilliant. Easy to assemble (took 2mins) and to figure out how it works. I’ve had it 3 days so can’t speak on the durability, but so far I can’t live without it! Absolutely incredible. Works like a charm!
Not an iron replacement, but still good
WARNING: this does not replace a traditional iron! For best result, obviously go for a good iron.
With the above said, this works like a charm for quickly getting rid of wrinkles in clothes about 90% of the time for someone like me who dreads ironing clothes.
Very easy to assemble, quite small and easy to store. It is a little bit unstable at times when you tuck the garment sideways during steaming though.
Love this so much. Not a huge fan of ironing but this is so quick and easy to use. Heats up quickly and made ironing my husbands work shirts fun. Would recommend to others who don’t like ironing
Love this so much. Not a huge fan of ironing but this is so quick and easy to use. Heats up quickly and made ironing my husbands work shirts fun. Would recommend to others who don’t like ironing
Easy to use, quick and acceptable results
Excellent alternative to endless ironing! It wont produce a 100% result when compared to a traditional steam iron, but a whole lot quicker and easier to achieve an acceptable result then the frustration of using an iron! Only gets 4/5 as the steam boost is underwhelming!!
Works well for many types of garments, knitwear, trousers, jackets. Needs to be on a flat waterproof floor and it will generate a lot of steam, so you will need to ventilate the room and manage the condensatio
Works well for many types of garments, knitwear, trousers, jackets. Needs to be on a flat waterproof floor and it will generate a lot of steam, so you will need to ventilate the room and manage the condensatio
Takes some getting used to, but works well with most fabrics. I didn’t think it would work on my cardigan, but it worked really well. Used on curtains too, pleased with the results.
Doesn’t replace an iron (if you want crisp shirts) but will remove about 95% of creases from work shirt.
Works very well with thin materials.
Easy to use, but the head/handle/tube can get a little hot due to the steam passing through it, but it wouldn’t say it’s hot enough to burn someone.
Comes with extra tools to attach to the head, but there’s nowhere on the machine itself to store/hold those pieces.
Takes some getting used to, but works well with most fabrics. I didn’t think it would work on my cardigan, but it worked really well. Used on curtains too, pleased with the results.
Doesn’t replace an iron (if you want crisp shirts) but will remove about 95% of creases from work shirt.
Works very well with thin materials.
Easy to use, but the head/handle/tube can get a little hot due to the steam passing through it, but it wouldn’t say it’s hot enough to burn someone.
Comes with extra tools to attach to the head, but there’s nowhere on the machine itself to store/hold those pieces.
I decided that for my birthday I wanted a garment steamer as I hate ironing with a passion but love natural fibres more! Since being given a laundry maid drying rack for Christmas means that along with free drying I often get crispy over dried clothing nowadays the need for ironing has increased in tandem with the decrease in the electricity bill & yet I still loathe ironing & this is not going to change at my age. Enter the idea of a garment steamer…
This product is brilliant. I can stream all my wrinkles out in mere seconds (ok, a minute or two at most.) So far I’ve used it on woollen jumpers, trousers (yes the creasing head does work), coats & beret, denim shirts & jeans, brushed cotton shirts, cotton poplin shirts, crepe dresses, velvet skirts, viscose tops, ties, synthetics, you name it, I’ve done it. It raises the nap on velvet & corduroy without damaging its appearance like an iron would & totally avoids the issue of pocket imprints on trousers. Watching the creases fall out of silk & crepe is amazing.
One thing that totally grabbed my attention was watching a badly creased transfer on a boys shirt straighten itself out without the risk of smearing it all over the shirt. It’s a shame my boys have left home…!
I’ve decimated my laundry pile & taken down bags of clothes from the attic which had been stored for years & were so badly creased that I was embarrasses to take them to the charity shop – now they’re only lightly created of at all & the fusty smell has gone too!
The foot switch is a useful feature as I can turn off the steam while hanging/removing garments over/from the built in hanger. I use this for special care items or heavily creased items which need a longer steaming.
There’s a ‘hook’ for you to hang your own hanger off which can be more convenient if you just need to lightly steam a shirt.
Steaming for longer times mean that the items can get quite damp so I hang them for a short while over a radiator to dry out if necessary. Short steam garments can be worn straight away though.
In short this is a great purchase & I’m delighted with it. Nothing beats a good old fashioned pressing with an iron for special occasions but this is a close second & has already had a lot more use than my iron & it’s freed up time & space in my home providing me not only with un-creased clothing but also peace of mind…
Cautionary note: this is a stream generator so don’t be surprised if your windows steam up and you get a bit hot, it’s to be expected! Wear a t-shirt & open your windows to compensate. Also occasionally it dribbles hot water into your hand & if you’re pulling the cloth to stretch it as you steam (recommended which heavily creased/very dry items) be careful as steam is hot & the meal plate heats up. It’s common sense!
A great laundry accessory
This machine replaced a very old hand held unit by Moulinex, that although brilliant in its own way, was limited due to size and more lately the age of the machine. So with it being time to retire the old unit I tried the new device, which I have to say right up front is absolutely excellent.
Unpacking was easy and set-up a breeze. The major part of learning about how to use this alternative to some of the steam ironing one would normally do is the configuration as an upright unit and the lack of a need to press the fabric down using an ironing device. This learning curve can cause some unexpected issues one of which is using different muscles to undertake the process, and some consequential aches and pains in the shoulders due to the different movement required. Of course this might just be me!
One One thing I really like is the ability to refresh suit jackets and other tailored items that one would not usually be able to iron, but which with a steamer can be refreshed very quickly.
The only slight drawback is found in the size of our small house making it a little challenging to store the machine easily; it is a little bulky to my eye.
Hate ironing, you will love this.
This is very very good, I hate ironing, wish I tried this sooner. Done two shirts and jeans, easy to use, excellent results. We’ll pleased with this, best purchase of 2018.
When this arrived I got a shock when I saw the size of the box it’s utterly huge, so I panicked a little wondering where I was going to store this, thankfully the steamer itself takes up less than half the box’s size.
It’s straightforward to assemble but sadly I won’t be able to retire my iron as this just doesn’t cut the mustard when it comes to putting a crease into clothing — I like my formal shirts to be ironed flat and have a crisp crease down the arms, but even with the creasing tool, this doesn’t do it for me — nonetheless, my wife has some delicate, and also intricate blouses and dresses that are really awkward to iron (bow sections, and ruffles etc., and I find that this steamer is pleasingly effective, and is so much more hassle-free. And as she doesn’t aim for the same ‘crisp’ look, it’s a win-win.
Also this is quite good at reducing the heavy creases we had in a set of bedroom curtains (we’d washed them at home instead of using the laundry service and they came out very creased after we’d dried them , and they are just too big and awkward to throw over an ironing board so we hung them up hoping that time and their weight would sort them — they didn’t — so, with the curtains still hanging, we tried this steamer and it took a awhile but it greatly reduced (but not removed) the creases in the curtains.
It wasn’t the greatest idea for me to order this because I live in a fairly small flat. It’s big and bulky and it’s also quite noisy to run. These are my only gripes. It makes pressing my bedding a doddle and is also handy for me quickly refreshing a hanging item from my wardrobe just before wearing it. It’s easy to get the hang of and a really great item to have.
Easy to set up and quick to heat up this is ideal for getting the creases out of clean clothing that’s been left with folds in (same with new clothing that has come in packaging). Also ideal as an alternative to ironing for some clothing, depending on how particular you are. I feel that if you need anything to have a more defined crease/collar etc then an iron will still be needed but other wise a great addition to a laundry/spare room.
Because of it’s light weight and easy maneuverability (on wheels) your curtains and soft furnishing can also benefit.
It is easy to package away having a telescopic frame but I think this appliance benefits from having somewhere you can stand it (currently living happily in my spare/dressing room) to make you more likely to use it. Half the issue of ironing for me is getting the awkward shaped ironing board out from under the stairs and setting it up, so this is much more likely to get used in our household.
Probably inevitable for a gadget that produces large quantities of steam (kind of like leaving a boiling kettle that has no automatic off switch) it will make your windows steam up after about 15 minutes of use, but this wouldn’t stop me using it.
Fantastic upright and hand held steamer ... quick and easy to use
During the last 30 years I have had quite a few garment steamers, many of them being heavy and awkward to use and to be honest most of them failed to remove enough creases to replace my iron and ironing board. However I have not used a garment steamer within the last ten years and I realise that steamers may have improved since then which is the reason I agreed to review this upright garment steamer from Tefal.
A fabric steamer should be a time saving device that steams creases out of fabric and due to the temperature of the steam can also remove some stains, odours and germs. A steamer can be used on a variety of items including clothing, bedding, table cloths, curtains, chair covers, suits & jackets, car seat covers and many more.
This Tefal upright steamer is absolutely brilliant and certainly in a class of its own.
It’s really easy to use, simply remove the 2.5 litre tank and fill up with water. Replace, plug in, switch on and in approximately 45 seconds it’s ready to go and continues for a good 70 minutes or more. This machine is operated by a foot peddle which allows you to turn the steam on and off easily and safely.
The great thing about this steamer is that you can steam clothing whilst they are on the supplied hanger and integrated stand as well as curtains and other fabrics whilst they are in situ it works fantastically as an upright steamer and just as well when used as a hand held steamer.
I have been thoroughly enjoying myself using this steamer on all manner of fabrics.
* I have steamed my husband’s suit jacket … while he was wearing it (not to be advised)
* I have steamed all of our boys shirts for school.
* I have steamed some really wrinkly pure Egyptian cotton pillow cases.
* I have steamed our son’s car seat covers
* And finally I have steamed our thick brocade lounge curtains
The result? Absolutely brilliant, every single item had all of their wrinkles and creases removed, with no damage to the fabrics nor burns to my hands. Even the incredibly wrinkly cotton pillow cases creases were removed. Oh yes, and not forgetting everything I steamed smelling a lot cleaner and fresher.
I am really happy that I accepted this steamer for reviewing as I am now a converted upright steamer user. It is quicker, easier and ultimately more successful than my current iron.
produces good results and is simple to use
I’ve been using this garment steamer for the past few weeks on my day to day suits for work and I’m very impressed with the results.
It’s not the quietest bits of kit but it is fast, produces good results and is simple to use.
Set up first time is a bit of a pain but once you get the hang of it it is very simple and the only other downsize is the size & storage when not in use.
Powerful, effective, well-designed, great steamer - I didn't get the rotating hange
This is a powerful heavy duty tool, albeit, one designed for domestic use. The long flex is great for steam-cleaning clothes on hangers.
Set up was easy. Got a bit impatient waiting for it to warm up, but when ready, the light goes out. Steam is brilliant. Lots of it, instantly refreshes your clothes.
Well designed, compact, won’t take up much space. I didn’t get the rotating hanger, so disappointed about that.
I have never owned one of these before, but I was really very impressed! This device comes with three small attachments, none of which I have found very useful. However when just using the steamer head alone it is so much quicker than an iron and produces acceptable results for a day of work. It works better on shirts than on trousers, though it still does a good job on those! The device itself packs away very neatly (the pole is telescopic) so fits into a cupboard and the water reservoir is big enough to get through a whole load of clothes easily. It’s also handy for curtains! My one criticism is the lack of a place to store the tools on the machine as you might get on vacuum cleaners for example. However, I really would recommend giving this a go!
What a brilliant idea!
The steamer is simplicity itself to set up and was ready to use in under two minutes. With very impressive build quality and occupying a relatively small footprint, the uses for this steamer are too many to mention.
While not really able to replace a conventional steam iron, the flexibility of this steamer, with its 2.5 litre removable water tank, means that it is in frequent use.
Whether it’s to remove creases from suits, shirts, curtains, garments can be left to hang on the hangar as per the diagrams provided above. Additional heads are even provided to provide creases in trousers etc..
The steamer is height adjustable and also collapsible for easy storage.
Highly recommended.
Superb device that does exactly what is says it well, very well indeed!
It’s so rare to find an appliance that does exactly what it says it will, no more and no less. The kits comes in quite a large box but once it’s fully assembled it compacts down into a device about the size of a small vacuum cleaner.
Using the unit is incredibly easy, and one of those things where you think you’ve done something wrong as it seemed too easy in use! The unit is fully usable after only a minute of startup time, perfect for those rushed morning. A blessing is that the water container detaches so once you have it set up and forgot you needed to fill it, not a problem no need to move everything and start again.
I’m just another office worker in a finance company, so shirt and tie are the standard garb for my Monday to Friday working week and any device that can ease the drudgery the weekly ironfest is most certainly welcome. I’ve never owned a steamer before so it was quite a novelty to learn how to use one and I’m very impressed by how easy to was to take a freshly dried shirt from the wash and ease out the creases without all the tedious ironing board and iron malarky. I tried a typical run and then decided to leave a slightly damp old shirt scrunched up in the wash hamper just to see how the unit would cope with the worst I could throw at it. It worked very well, being extremely creased it wasn’t perfect and usually i’d simply wash the garment through again but it was good to know that I could “rescue” something from the clean laundry in a hurry if I really had to and still make it to work on time!
I was very impressed at how well the unit did what it said it would, a rear thing these days. I worked as it said it would. I packs away nicely into the cupboard and I can see myself trying to use this over conventional ironing whenever I can.
Tefal Master Precision 360
This upright steamer is a great bit of kit for various tasks around the house. It was easy to assemble straight out of the box and once it is filled up, it heats up and is ready to use in well under a minute. It has wheels to make it easy to move around and a hanger at the top to hang garments on as you steam them. This has been used on a work suit and some curtains and it managed to remove the majority of wrinkles in both cases. It is an attractive and simple to use unit and is ideal for quickly sprucing up a shirt or suit if you are heading out the door in a rush. Well worth considering.
Oohhh I'm in LOVE!!
Oohhh I’m in LOVE!!! No really – this thing is awesome. Well, ok, maybe not appliance of the year or anything but for someone who can’t iron through hand arthritis, and since care services were cut a couple of years ago has had to depend on caring relatives or others to do my ironing for free because the paid for services are extortionate (!) this has proven revolutionary for me, Finally I can manage to get at least an odd thing “ironed” to a state I’m happy to wear it in public.
The steamer portion of it is about the size of a small hoover but not as heavy and is on 2 good sized wheels so very manoeuvreable. It then has a really neat interlocking pull up stand with 3 locks that mean you can vary the height of the stand – great for anyone in a wheelchair as they can use it on the first or second lock where taller people would likely want it extended to the top. At the top you then have a removable hanger with clips for skirts/trousers etc
The base just has a foot operated switch and a large water tank which is easily filled from the bottom (has a good valve so no worries about water leaking between tap & appliance). Fit the tank on, press the button & steam wil start to flow within about 20-30 secs though it will take a minute to get up to full steam (pardon the pun!).
Pop your item on the hanger and away you go – run the head up and down the creases until they magically disappear. You get a great attachment to use for where you DO actually want creases i.e. sleeves & trousers etc which although a shade fiddly certainly did enable the job to be done.
The only real downside to all of this is the fact that you can’t regulate the volume of steam (if I’ve missed that somewhere maybe someone can enlighten me) which means that unless you’re using it in a purpose made utility room or near an open door, you’re going to have a fair bit of steam in a room which over time might cause issues. I’m using it in a bedroom and am a bit wary now as having used it for about 20 mins it left the room feeling decidely humid. However, most people will only use one of these for a quick burst of steam to remove creases rather than like me trying to use it as a pseudo-iron which it obviously isn’t. For starters you’re not applying pressure alongside the steam to really maintain the crispness of the ironed look, but regardless it’s great for the odd item I have that only needs minimal attention to bring it up to a wearable state.
The other minor issue is that if you do use it for any length of time on a single garment you should be aware that obviously where an iron is dry heat, steam is wet, so your nice bone dry garment if going to get damp fairly quickly so ideally if you’re hoping to steam something 5 mins before you head out to work, you’re not going to enjoy it too much. Ideally give at least 10-15 mins before use to steam it and then leave it somewhere warm to dry off again before wearing;
However, this is one appliance that will prove hugely useful especially in a teenage household (whose teens do any ironing???) and those with busy workers who need crisp clothing and who maybe wear clothes that crease the minute you remove the iron. Tefal has long been recognised as a producer of quality goods and they’ve certainly proven that with this appliance.
UP AND AWAY
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It’s almost a plug in and away you go.
I’ve had a ‘top end ‘ steamer before and this compares favourably.
Pros:
Does a great job of removing hairline wrinkles with only one slow pass of steam.
Powers up quickly
Small enough to keep in a laundry room
Rotating hanger helps you remove creases
Cons:
Works much better for soft cottons than most other materials.
I do still use a normal iron but the steamer is particularly good for three particular things:
E.g linen pants after an hour or two of wearing. (This will simply refresh the creases quickly and effectively)
Good for dresses too. I have to admit I don’t wash my dresses daily. This gives them a just ironed look.
It’s good for ironing items with inside pockets. e.g jeans.
Good for this that are in pace such as curtains or cushions.
Overall, if you like to go out in ironed clothes but don’t want the expense of dry cleaning every time this is a good option.
Really good.
Very easy to assemble & sturdy once everything’s in place. Generous size tank for water & tap water is fine. Tank is easily removed for filling & emptying. Long lead for plugging in. Heats up quickly.
Hanger locks in place for ease but spins 180 for convenience although the central post is sort of in the way when you reverse the hanger.
Variety of heads for the steamer depending on type of fabric. Clear instructions for use.
Obviously it gets very hot so care needs to be taken when using. The handle gets a bit warm & I found when doing a linen dress I was holding the hemline in place & nearly sreamed myself once or twice.
There’s a button for specific area steaming for stubborn areas.
It’s a really good product but personally, I prefer the results from an iron.
I would recommend it though.
Brill!
Well designed, easy to use and effective; very useful for pressing jackets which are a total pain to iron, and jumpers which just need a short burst to refresh them. A great product – nice to leave set-up ready for fast pressing and refreshing.
This falls under the category of ‘never knew this existed but rather a good idea’.
Used initially to de-crease shirts and a pair of suit trousers,the good results after only about 20 minutes took us rather by surprise. On we went, subjecting it to ever more wrinkled items of clothing and the outcome was excellent in every situation.
Billed as an alternative to a conventional iron, we can’t see this replacing a good steam iron or steam generator but, once set up, it is very easy to leave garments such as shirts or jackets on the hanger to be gently steamed and decreased whilst you get on with other chores.
Setting up is not a major exercise and the steamer heats up within 45 seconds.The 2.5 litre water tank is detachable and gives over an hour of continuous steaming for those major intense sessions. For normal use, the steamer emits a gentle continuous steam with a power shot available for those awkward creases. Once filled, the steamer is naturally more difficult to manoeuvre but the two large wheels do assist in moving it. The steamer does however collapse to allow easier storage.
Additional heads are provided to give ‘instant trouser creases’ (well, as quickly as you can position the head) and the results are, with a little practice quite impressive and the best I’ve seen without resort to a traditional trouser press. Yes, a traditional steam iron could do the same but my wife’s nerves would suffer with the stress over avoiding burning fabric etc.
The decision is not whether this is a genuinely useful appliance…it is. It is more whether you have the space and the will to set it up to allow you to use it for frequent ‘freshen ups’ and quick crease removals and whether you personally value the Tefal’s ability to do these tasks with ease enough to justify the cost which is similar to a good steam generator iron. We are impressed enough to keep this easily accessible and it is in frequent use.
Well is this better than an iron, probably not , I couldn’t get the sharpness i do with an iron. But as I can’t stand for very long and can’t sit and iron this steamer is excellent I was able to sit and get through my never ending pile of ironing. Once I got the hang of it i was well away . Tops and shirts were easy to do as we’re trousers . Big items needed a bit more thinking about , as I had to work out how best to hang and told it . So fine material easy. Linen easy, what about jeans? Yes even they were easy.
Problems. I needed to change the steamer head attachments. This is not easy as you have to wait for it to cool down and if you doing a lot of ironing you just don’t have the time to do this.
But all in all i think it is very good.
Converted
I’ve never used a garment steamer before and I am converted!
This Tefal one seems well made and came well boxed and the whole thing was quite straightforward to setup.
You fill the water tank and you are away. Heats up in decent time. The built in hanger is really handy and I set to work on one of my dress uniform jackets. After just a few minutes it was looking good!
It’s easy to operate by foot so ideal if you are doing a lot of items. This can be used on pretty much anything. Works well on curtains!
It’s easy to maneuver thanks to the wheels. Gives good steam output and there are some attachments making it quite versatile.
Overall very pleased with this item.
Great for those in a rush – or who hate ironing!
I wasn’t really quite sure what to make of this Tefal garment steamer at first — it reminded me a bit of a steam powered wall-paper stripper I had used about fifteen years ago — but with a pole and a rotating coat-hanger attached! However, once Mrs S showed me how it worked I was quite impressed by it. This should not be an impulse purchase, and is quite specialised, so you will need to be sure you need it and have somewhere to leave it standing as it is best used when you are in a rush or short of time — however, it is quite lightweight, with wheels, and it collapses for storage if required. It fires up quite quickly (in 45 seconds) so it is ideal first thing in the morning if you find a crease in your dress or find that your shirt is not quite as fresh as you expected; a quick blast of steam soon straightens and freshens garments easily!
Although this is quite a pricey item it is built to Tefal’s usual high standard so should give many years of service. If you have a laundry or utility room you will probably use this steamer regularly, but even if you have to find a gap in your bathroom or kitchen it could still prove useful. Just a bit too steamy to use more than occasionally in other rooms however. This is a rather niche product that is difficult to recommend in general — some people will love it and I like using it a lot more than ironing! However, you could buy a really good steam iron for the same money so it will be a matter of personal preference what is best for you; but if you see one of these in action you will want one yourself! At around one hundred and sixty pounds currently from Amazon it is just a bit too pricey for the full five stars — but it comes very close! This Tefal Master Precision Garment Steamer can also freshen your curtains and other fabrics around the home, and looks very attractive with it’s black and raspberry finish.
Having used a cheaper version of this by a different manufacture I was intrigued to see what the difference something more the twice the price would give.
First impression are its build quality is very good, much better than what I have been using, everything moves and clicks, expands with such quality.
It has a removable water tank which holds 2.5L of water, the tank is very easy to remove and again very easy to pop back on.
The steamer is ready to use in less than one and a half minutes, my other takes much longer to heat, it then cam be used for 80 minutes of intense steaming, this is more than double the one I am using.
I tend to use one for shirts and suits, I have an old house which can feel cold and damp, this can leave clothes that are not worn for a while feeling a little musty, I use a steamer to refresh them, I’ve also used then to quickly get rid of a crease in a shirt, my other has been fine, the Tefal however is in a different league, I’m guessing the steam head is more efficient, hotter, etc, as it does the job in no time and wow what a great job it does.
Is it great value compared to the one I’ve been using? that depends on if your looking for an occasional steamer, then cheap is probably okay, if like me you use one a fair bit, then I think the extra money is money well spent.
This is a very, very useful bit of laundry kit, a least my wife says so! Seriously though it is very easy to assemble and the epitome of a well thought out practical piece of equipment.
Collapsing down for storage in a small area, the Master Precision Upright Garment Steamer is easily adjusted to take a variety of lengths of clothing, bed linen and curtains. Once filled with water, it takes just 45 seconds to reach operating temperature and then you will begin to see the creases just drop away. If you need to refill it whilst in use, the water tank is detachable. Once filled it is quite heavy but it is on wheels, so it’s simple to manoeuvre.
It comes provided with three attachments, one for instant trouser creases, one to open the weave of heavier fabrics and another to enable good steam distribution and elimination of water marks. So, say goodbye to concerns about burning your fabrics on your iron and invest in one of these; worth every penny.
Tefal
This is brilliant! Very quick to put together and even quicker to start using. Once filled it is heavy to move around but it is on wheels which helps. Find a location that gives you room and access to everything you need and you can rapidly fire through the laundry. Even the most wrinkled items take only a few minutes to smooth out. Saves hauling out the ironing board. The variety of heads gives plenty of steaming options. (if there was a storage bag/ facility this would be the best invention).
Very useful
A very useful addition to our house. Height adjustment is great so it fits everyone. It performs well and it is simple and easy to set up. My only negative was with a full water tank it was a little heavy . Very handy