How to sanitize clothes with steam — no washing needed
A garment steamer helps sanitize and refresh items between washes: pillows, blankets, soft toys and fabric shoes. Keep the steamer 2–3 cm from the fabric.
What you can treat with steam
- Pillows and blankets — an ideal way to refresh textiles and get rid of odors and germs between washes
- Soft toys — steam instantly kills dust mites and bacteria without lengthy washing and drying
- Fabric shoes — a quick hygienic treatment inside and out that removes bacteria and unpleasant odors
A common mistake
- Don't press the steamer right against delicate fabrics — you could damage the material or leave marks
- The optimal distance is 2–3 cm from the fabric
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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.
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, linen, wool, cashmere, synthetics and knitwear, on the other hand, can always be steamed.
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.