![]() While several other models I tested had an automatic shut-off feature, the Conair ExtremeSteam was unique because it has what the company calls a “smart sensor” safety feature. Standout Safety And Convenient Bonus Accessories One complaint about this model: At 3.1 pounds and 13 inches tall, it was the heaviest and tallest handheld I tested, and it might feel bulky in hand after just a few minutes. The four settings-low, mid, high and turbo-are clearly lit by LEDs on the model’s handle, and the steam button allows you to manually start and stop the flow of steam. One key standout of this model is that after the water reservoir was in place, there was no leaking at any point, which is my common complaint with other models. Just note that the water reservoir pops in and out of place with some wiggling back and forth, and the inlet cover to fill the reservoir is relatively small, so it requires concentration to fill. Some steamer models require a steep learning curve with an instruction manual, but this model was easy and intuitive to use. On both cotton and linen shirts, I was able to easily press out the collars, cuffs and deeper-set wrinkles with this steamer, eliminating the need to make a trip to the dry cleaner. “Steamers that also have an ironing plate are great for getting out stubborn wrinkles, although you’re still not going to get a hard press,” says Patric Richardson, host of The Laundry Guy on Discovery+ and author of Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore. While the steam performance of this model is unparalleled, its extra-large 5.5 x 3.25 inch aluminum soleplate allows the steamer to double as an iron-with or without steam-for extra smoothing power. And with linen, a notoriously wrinkle-prone fabric, the Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam impressively eliminated wrinkles on the turbo setting after just one pass. ![]() ![]() With a wool fabric, this steamer made quick work of wrinkles after just two passes. When tested on cotton, the strength of the steam caused wrinkles to fall away after just one or two passes, and it didn’t require any tugging or pulling of the fabric, which is typically required with cotton. This model’s hot, consistently steady steam spray didn’t spit or leave behind any water stains, which can sometimes be a problem with other steamers on silk. On silk, the Conair ExtremeSteam easily removed wrinkles after just one pass. I tested the steamer on four different fabrics: silk, cotton, wool and linen. It put out 10 minutes of continuous steam, which allowed for steaming multiple garments without having to refill the 8.5-ounce water reservoir. ![]() In my testing, it heated to the high setting in just 9 seconds, which was 20 seconds faster than other steamers I tested. It has four steam settings illuminated on the handle of the iron, starting at low for delicate fabrics, all the way up to turbo, for things like heavier sweaters or jackets. The Conair ExtremeSteam is the high-performing answer to these shortcomings. They lazily puff out lukewarm air, dribble hot water onto the floor or startlingly shoot out hot steam at random intervals. Many of us have steamers that fall woefully short of excellence. ![]()
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