Is a garment steamer your next travel must-have?

Trusted by fashion designers for decades, Propress is the leader in commercial-grade steamers. Now, with their new portable garment steamer designed for consumers, you’ll know it’s jam-packed with high-quality features that will make your most prized clothing pieces and linens fresher than ever. 

Key features:

• Trusted by fashion brands since 1980
• 45 second heat up time
• Comes with steam mitt and travel bag

Also available at:

• $329 (with additional Belly Tank), Brosa
• $349 (in Artic Grey), Kogan

Bring your clothes back to life with the Steam & Go garment steamer by Philips. You can use it horizontally or vertically depending on what you need to de-wrinkle. Plus, its SmartFlow heated plate means you can press the fabric while you steam horizontally for even better results – the best of both worlds.

Key features:

• Suitable for vertical or horizontal steaming
• SmartFlow heated plate
• Continuous steam
• Brush accessory included for thicker fabrics

Also available at:

• $99, David Jones
• $125.10, Kogan

Ready to use in 40 seconds, this handheld garment steamer by Sunbeam is highly rated among consumers. With 4.5 stars on Productreview.com.au, it receives praise for its generous 300ml water tank that allows you to steam your clothes for 18 minutes without refilling continuously. 

Key features:

• 40 seconds heat up time
• 300ml water tank
• 2 steam settings to adapt to different types of garments
• Wide steam head

Also available at:

• $75 (usually $89.95), Amazon
• $74.95, Catch
• $79, Betta Home Living

Time is of the essence when it comes to getting ready while on vacation. Spending hours prepping your clothes instead of exploring a new city is something we most definitely don’t want any part of. That’s why a handheld steamer that heats up in no time is essential. The Supreme handheld steamer from Russell Hobbs heats up in just 45 seconds and is ready to tackle all the wrinkles your clothes may have acquired mid-air. Plus, it features a unique scent infuser attachment with five reusable tabs for lots of refreshing scent choices, along with attachments for delicates, upholstery and a lint brush.

Key features:

• Metal press plate
• 200ml water tank capacity
• 45 seconds heat up time

Also available at:

• $94 (usually $99.95), Amazon
• $79, Catch
• $99, Big W
• $100, Spotlight
• $88, Kogan
• $99, Betta Home Living
• $89.95, Harris Scarfe
• $99, MyDeal

It doesn’t get as compact as the Philips 3000 series handheld steamer. It’s lightweight and has a foldable neck so it takes up as little space as possible. This small but mighty handheld steamer is ready to use in just 30 seconds and is perfect for delicate clothing as the steam plate is designed to be safe to use right up against your favourite garments without the risk of burning. 

Key features:

• Compact foldable design
• 100ml detachable water tank
• 30 seconds heat up time

Also available at:

• $71.25, Catch
• $79.95, David Jones

The Tefal Access Steam Force handheld steamer is designed for both clothing and home textiles. This versatile appliance removes wrinkles and sanitises thanks to its intense power steam technology – plus, with its included microfibre brush, dusting and sanitising around the home (think mattresses, sofas, and more) is just at the touch of a button. 

Key features:

• Multi-purpose use – suitable home textiles and garments
• Microfibre brush included that removes dust and sanitises simultaneously
• Comes with storage stand

Also available at:

• $119, Amazon
• $160, Spotlight
• $134.99 (usually $149.99), Harris Scarfe