HAUSMANN Garment steamers

What not to steam

A garment steamer is versatile, but not all-powerful: corduroy and velvet, items with grease stains, leather and suede all need a different approach. Cotton…

Corduroy and velvet

  • Don't: direct contact with the steamer head or heavy pressure crushes the corduroy pile, leaving shiny creases that can't be undone.
  • Do: steam only from the wrong side, or keep the nozzle 5–7 cm away from the fabric.

Items with grease stains

  • Don't: hot steam drives oil and grease molecules deep into the fabric fibers and sets the stain for good.
  • Do: wash the item thoroughly and remove the stains first — only then steam it.

Leather and suede

  • Don't: hot, moist steam warps genuine leather and leaves marks on suede, ruining its velvety nap.
  • Do: use special protective sprays and take these items to a dry cleaner.

What you can always steam

  • Cotton and linen: steam smooths out even stubborn creases.
  • Wool and cashmere: steam refreshes the fabric and lifts the fibers.
  • Synthetics and knitwear: steam smooths them with no risk of scorching.

Appliances

HGS-8060 Garment SteamerHGS-8070 Garment Steamer
Instagram post →
HAUSMANN Tips

More tips

All tips
Garment steamers

5 things you should steam, not iron

Which items are safer and easier to treat with a garment steamer than with an iron: delicate fabrics, embellished pieces, outerwear, intricate cuts and chunky knits. Plus a quick hack for getting creases out faster.
Garment steamers

Garment steamer myths

We bust four common myths about garment steamers: how well they handle heavy fabrics, how safe they are for delicate materials, how fast they are and how easy they are to use.
Garment steamers

How to choose a garment steamer

A short three-question guide: how often you iron, what fabrics are in your wardrobe and whether you need a steamer for travel. Plus a spec comparison of two HAUSMANN upright models at the end.