Xiaomi Handheld Garment Steamer review: Time-saving travel companion
- Easy to set up: It’s quick and easy to fill the tank, plug it in and have it ready to be used. It takes barely a minute or two. The ease of use is something that anyone can get used to.
- Horizontal and vertical: The steamer can be used in horizontal and vertical modes, making it versatile. The horizontal mode is best for removing wrinkles and can even be used for drying garments. - Inexpensive: At ₹3,999 (currently discounted on Mi.com to ₹2,499), the Xiaomi Handheld Garment Steamer is inexpensive and can easily supplement your regular iron.
It’s a handy gifting option, especially for students in hostels or a college dormitory. - Portability: The compact design makes it easy to carry. - Not suitable for polyester and nylon clothes: A traditional iron worked much better on polyester and nylon clothes.
I didn’t get the same feeling as I would after it was ironed by a proper iron. - It doesn’t work globally: Unless you’re carrying around a voltage converter, the garment steamer doesn’t work in places like the US and a select few other countries. As many have said before, garment steamers cannot replace regular irons.
But garment steamers aren’t trying to beat regular irons either. They work best when you’re short on time or in a place where you don’t have the space or capacity to house a regular iron. The Xiaomi Handheld Garment Steamer checks all those boxes and is the perfect travel companion, ready to use in seconds.
And at ₹2,499, the pricing from Xiaomi is spot on. Sahil Bhalla is a Delhi-based writer. He posts @IMSahilBhalla.
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