How To Steam Your Clothes (The Right Way)

[@IvyCaroline]

Who's here because they bought a garment steamer, gave it a try then wondered if they're doing it right? Just me? Oh okay. Hahaha

[@rosierosie62]

That is me lol. Steamer was delivered 30 minutes ago, I steamed with mediocre results, then thought.. Hang on, maybe watch some youtube video lol.

[@Darkmoore23]

Exactly what I'm doing here lol

[@ronahemmajay1477]

You got me😂

[@dianeinmi3819]

Me🙋‍♀️and the almost 2 million people who watched this😊

[@un2ny]

Me

[@TheCazuk1976]

Thanks for this, I bought a clothes steamer and had no idea how to use it, now it works great.

[@moe2089]

I was actually putting the steamer on the clothes🤦🏽‍♀️… you’re a life saver

[@janifernamulondo6656]

Same to me dia

[@nicolerenee9608]

Me too

[@susuusiman256]

Same 😂 and I have been doing it for more than 2 years now 🤦‍♀️

[@magicknight13]

Me too 😂😂😂 and putting it flat on the surface... lol!!! Oops!!!

[@CheyonceEast]

She made perfect sense and I am embarrassed I was spitting water all over my clothes and tap water at that. Thanks for teaching me how to stream my clothes at 37 LOL

[@rukagi]

it's never too late to learn something new :P

[@sandramoreno559]

Me too I was like this is thing is not working 😅 , even wanted it to return it

[@Stealthfulness]

@@sandramoreno559 It actually works better when you press up against it firmly and move back and forth while holding the fabric with your other hand

[@Sukkermis]

You don't have to use destilled water. And if it gets chalky years from now, just clean it with some household vinegar, it's super easy.

[@Stealthfulness]

@@Sukkermis Thanks

[@jenniferannfox2316]

this came in good time. I bought a steamer a year ago and never used it. I'm glad you said distilled water because I would have just used tap water. I have 2 curtain panels that I want to steam out the wrinkles. Great motivation.

[@Joy-wg9nd]

Jennifer Ann Fox I just took my out of the box as well and I bought my over a year and half ago. I would have used tap water as well. So I agree that this is a great video and I'm getting ready to try it in a few minutes.

[@tijay8507]

Maybe read the instructions or look at your kettle to see if it has limescale or your loo! it is hardly a tip!

[@grapeeggplant3863]

I bought a steamer thinking I would save time from traditional ironing. Not only do the clothes stay somewhat wrinkly, but I constantly burn myself, and it takes easily about 5 times longer than it would with an iron. What a terrible idea of mine and what a waste of my time and money. Back to the iron it is.

[@Stealthfulness]

I find steaming to be much easier and quicker personally. Ironing for me ironically introduced many wrinkles and was quite aggravating. Perhaps you didn't find the right technique?

[@mimime3716]

It looks very time consuming… I thought a Steamer is for a quick fix..

[@samanthabullock9792]

Your instructions: simple and effective. Thank you.

[@sherryedwards695]

Great tips. I've been steaming my clothes for years the wrong way. I never thought to use distilled water. I guess that explains why I need to keep buying steamers. Thanks for the great tips.

[@tijay8507]

It says it in the instructions ....

[@Joy-wg9nd]

Melissa, I have read some of the comments and they are dead wrong. I used my OXA which I have had in the box for a year and a half. I can't believe how easy it was to use. Thanks for the tutorial. I literally just used it on curtains I just made for my new apartment. It worked like a dream. Thanks alot. I gave thumbs up and will subscribe. Thanks a lot.

[@tijay8507]

Any moron can steam ...especially straight bits of material! hardly rocket science !!

[@davidpicard9368]

Sorry nothing about the power (wattage) use!

[@dorothyradley9391]

I appreciate the tips on how to steam the right way. I didn’t know you don’t have to touch the garment with the steamer head to get no creases. Thank you.

[@tompasawicz]

Thank you... I just got my first steamer and your video was not only helpful, but it was also enjoyable to watch. You're awesome. :)

[@28105wsking]

Melissa, I love youj, respect you, and need you, but demonstration makes a good video. I don't have a garment steamer, I have never SEEN a garment steamer, and I have never seen anyone USE a garment steamer, either. We iron. For hours! Sometimes all day on Saturday! ALL DAY ! So it would help if you would actually show a few garments and how to steam them: a wool suit or winter wool slacks - what about the lining? a silk blouse? shirts and dresses that got wrinkly in the closet altho already ironed....silky nighties, linen shirts, etc. Not just talk about it. Please. I hate ironing, but love summer cottons. But how? Will the collars pull at the corners? How can you get the button placket to lie flat? etc.

[@reginalemp4564]

The steamer I have says to use tap water only. Would I damage the steamer by using distilled water?

[@ImmortalMatcha]

First KZbinr that straight called me ugly... im subbing

[@makimake417]

This video should be called - How to TALK about steaming your clothes...

[@yukernzhen]

exactly. I see a lot of talking and not a lot of steaming clothes

[@crimsonlilac6870]

😂

[@MasterofPlay7]

can you steam your down jacket? cuz i'm afraid i can't wash it

[@yoonjkim1210]

SERIOUSLY...

[@leighsutherland6222]

@@yukernzhen She is totally in love with herself, and just likes hearing her own voice.

[@magicknight13]

Wow I was doing practically every step wrong!!😂😂😂😂 VERY helpful video!! Thank you! 🎉

[@sd5458]

Thanks girl! I inherited one of these things and had no idea how to use it.

[@yonischneider5824]

never seen something less helpful in my life

[@tijay8507]

Me either!

[@rickytes]

This whole time I didn't realize you had to pull on the clothing, I was just pointing and getting mad they weren't disappearing 😁

[@2000Betelgeuse]

I think its good for t shirts and weekend wear, not sure about using for a important meeting or for sales people

[@JudgeJulieLit]

The steaming result look is not "starchy."

[@AmericoVespucioo]

I just wish in a few years from today we will look back at all the time humans wasted on ironing or steaming clothes and laugh, happily, with more time to spend on other things because technology made clothing unwrinklable.

[@X31-n7f]

LG Style Steamer... You're welcome.

[@NoReply28]

It already exists. I have some dress shirt that never seem to have any wrinkle no matter how I store them.

[@malloryg4251]

@@NoReply28 Ok, but when will they invent linen garments and curtains that don't wrinkle???

[@Carte-Blanche-NZ]

The build up is just lime scale. Also called hard water. Not disgusting but not great for our machine if not regularly cleaned.

[@carmenho8448]

Hi Melissa, could you show me how to steam the the bottom and cuff, I always have a problem to steam the bottom id clothes, thx

[@AndrewEvenstar]

thank you for this videeooo ! it seems super easy and i still feel im kinda doing it wrong. i may need to get a better one. idk!

[@lindenpeters2601]

I bought a steamer a couple years ago, thinking it would be easier than ironing. I found it took much longer and was less effective than ironing. And 6 inches away? The steam rises into the air by then. Steamer heads are made smooth so they can touch the fabric. For delicate fabrics you can hold it maybe 1 inch away. This is advised in several other videos on this topic.

[@hcrystalh]

It’s for cotton, spandex and other materials not meant for ironing

[@tabeabussmann]

@@hcrystalhit is indeed in many cases, for normal clothes cause it’s more gentle than ironing

[@tabeabussmann]

Exactly, so confused why it’s not touching the clothes, except for very sensitive material

[@coachrobwille4176]

Right on thanks Merry Christmas

[@tranglovesfatcats]

appreciate the humour.. thanks for this !

[@7861hotcakes]

Does it really work ... do u get the same results as iron ?????

[@Clutterbug]

Now I need a steamer ASAP!!!

[@melissamaker]

Yes - they are amazing!!!!

[@kaden56]

Hold 6 inches away from your garment *holds 1.5” away from the garment* 😂

[@DB-xo6xh]

Seriously. Wtf

[@georgep7862]

Maybe her partner told her that's 6' 😂

[@kimberley-7797]

@@georgep7862 🤣🤣🤣

[@hcrystalh]

…it’s definitely 6”. Watch again. 6” isn’t that much space. 1” is practically touching. It’s just the angle so it looks close.

[@tabeabussmann]

Mine should touch the clothes directly

[@paula96love]

ohhhhhh distiller water!!! who would have thunk it??? 😅😅😅 my "little steamer" has been a trooper lol

[@Darth321111]

@@lilyloveslife2737 whooooosh

[@JudgeJulieLit]

@@lilyloveslife2737 You missed Jane Smith's humor, her ironic allusion to a famous 1920s-forward comedy malapropism.

[@rzawistowski33]

@@lilyloveslife2737

[@leighsutherland6222]

I have never used distilled water. I have a few different steamers, which I use in a variety of ways, and tap water has never caused any issues! I find Joy Mangano's steamer to be useless, not matter what type of water is used.

[@leighsutherland6222]

@@lilyloveslife2737 it is a very common expression, used in a humorous way. How sad you lack a personality.

[@therealmissglamBAM]

My mini steamer says you can use tap water, would you advise against that?

[@tijay8507]

She is just a youtuber not an expert! if you live in a hard water area don't use tap water!

[@kimindycamy36]

Hi can I put scent in the water so it smells nice for clothes OR for around the home please

[@gracecnejem6222]

Hello..just how many clothes u can iron?I it okay to iron like 5clothes

[@lyndonronaldmendoza7680]

can i use boiled tap water?

[@bamagym]

Cant see what shes doing. Can't see the before and after. Too much taking

[@John155man]

Thank you for sharing! I've always considered investing in a garment steamer, but I never knew what to look for. Are garment steamers that different from each other?

[@JaYMiLLy7271]

Thank u so much for a easy way how to do this

[@brittanyryan5283]

what sort of room do you use it in? We live in a damp climate and mould is an issue here. Thanks for the tips - steaming extra on a specific area and using essential oils. That's great.

[@Zirev]

I thought this was a video made by a brand at first. You're amazing!

[@حدائقوبساتينحدائقوبساتين]

Can you please tell us what kind of steamer you use, and which one is best on the market ?

[@angelitacollins6417]

I have hard water and my steamer makes a clicking sound with no steam coming out so how would I be able to unclog it to get it to work???

[@angelitacollins6417]

I only used it once and it clogged up with calcium plz help

[@tabeabussmann]

Why is your Steamer not touching the clothes? Mine is supposed to do that, either wird brush adapter or iron blade + steam of course

[@Iceblue102]

Smart, sensible, helpful. Thank you Melissa.

[@mollydog444]

How can you get the edges of a garment with the steam when you are holding it taut by the edge?

[@cazjr1798]

Burn your thumb like I did yesterday...which brought me to this useless video 😒 😂😂

[@TinaF-tu4cw]

Can you please indicate which brand and model of steamer you are using. Thank you

[@shannonewing4607]

Do you keep the button held down while you’re steaming?

[@karinacardona4798]

The one I have has both options. You can lock it for continuous steam.

[@1misso]

I have the same steamer I think. Just bought it & it won’t steam. I either bought a defective one or don’t know what I’m doing 🤦‍♂️

[@Justmyopinionlol]

can you steam wool blankets from thrift store? is this enough to kill germs for relatively new looking items from the thrift?

[@blankn1612]

What steamer are you recommending?

[@lmm222]

Please tell us what steamer do you use Thank you

[@blastoise77]

The problem I have with my steamer is I cant get the wrinkles out the bottom of my t shirts because I can't hold it tight unless I want to melt my fingers off

[@zs9316]

does this clean germs and bacteria and bad smells from suit

[@JudgeJulieLit]

And kill any moth eggs and/or microscopic larvae?

[@MsJoiboling]

What’s a good brand to get ? Going to buy one soon. For clothes and curtains and such

[@Mcapp124]

Thank you this was a lifesaver

[@102lewa]

Water from Brita filter is also ok?

[@JuanDelgado-qk2pj]

This was everything absolutely iconic thank you

[@isaacjewel]

Thank you and what steamer would you recommend?

[@lordsimba3686]

If i use regular tap water, will i get the same results minus the foggy white chalk in the water container?

[@janifernamulondo6656]

Me i use the tap water its now 1yr but don't get any prob with mine

[@lee-annebarrett366]

Thanks for says not all clothing can be streamed. I have been trying to steam my cotton and linen white shirts. Its not working. I thought having a steamer would eliminate me getting out the iron and board. So suppose its good for freshing some things up, but not good for jeans and linens.

[@Calmyourselfdown_]

I put the brush on mine and turn the steam up. Works a treat.

[@MsKim14]

Instead of putting a hook on the back of a door, would it work if I hung the clothes on a hanger hung on my shower rod?

[@joellim8970]

Very nice and engaging presentation! Well done!

[@Blankenshipable]

My steamer has a crease attachment but I’ve not figured out how to use it. It’s a Rowenta DR82 C-Cel Steam Force. Can you do a product review? I love the steamer itself, but I need to know how to use the crease attachment for pants.

[@VG_Fusion]

Quick question does anyone know if a steamer uses less electricity than an iron?

[@redlady935]

How do you steam the bottom of the shirt? I find that I burn my hands because am trying to hold it taught but the steam falls down near my hands

[@lovelucily]

I made a mistake of using tap water at the start, what is the best way of cleaning the water container?

[@ToddTinley]

Use DV to clean. Same method as a coffee maker.

[@junetan1733]

whats dv?

[@jasonhonyotski6238]

distilled vinegar

[@leighsutherland6222]

Distilled water is not needed. I have hard water, and it has never caused buildup or chalky residue in my steamer.

[@nephewoff368]

Does the steam clean the garment as well

[@blackestknights]

distilled water is also used for topping up a car battery and maybe cheaper at a car spares place.

[@FirstClass-e9d]

Can you use this to clean ur clothes

[@jamesanthony5552]

Great video - Will a steamer restore fabric shape like an iron does?

[@thenataliejune]

@Melissa Maker Conair should hire you to write their instruction manuals. The people in charge, obviously have no sense of reality. If they had, they would have included all of this in the manual. I'm keeping mine instead of returning it as I intended because of you. I really appreciate, thank you so much. Conair should not just thank you, but give you a job!

[@calistoo1]

can you use it on wool ?

[@faizi1407]

Investing that amount of time + distilled water + fabric refresher . I would prefer outsourcing my laundry 🤣🤣

[@JudgeJulieLit]

Distilled water is just a dollar a gallon.

[@SuperHowyalikemenow]

What brand/model steamer is that?

[@Luesium]

I believe it is the Beautural Handheld Garment Steamer. It's just like mine only white instead of blue.

[@tonieanncanlas9997]

I need help y'all. After drying my dress, I noticed that there are soo many little circles that came out from my dress, and i guess they are air circles that got formed on it. I need help😢

[@scootergreen3]

Melissa Maker will it steam jeans? What is name and make of steamer?

[@es4666]

I have a large steamer and love it.

[@bbbb1023]

Which steamer is that?

[@MickiMarple]

Omg I remember you from all those cleaning videos way back when. Glad I found you again and that you’re still doing videos

[@deeparker22]

Merry Christmas, Great tip about distilled water. Great video and tutorial.

[@OrigamiMasterx]

Mine is on but dont want to let steam go

[@AkulaPadma]

Very informative. Thanks to your video I just fwd your video to costume interns rather than me talking forever. Thank youuuu.

[@greatnationnow]

I just got one from someone and got 7 pieces of clothing done, then realized the plug was overheating! It was so hot the plastic was melting on the plug! Why is this?

[@allegri9cl]

Is it okay to use essential oil in steamer?? To make the clothes smell good..

[@tijay8507]

Of course not! it would stain the clothes!

[@carolinescholes3937]

Thank you great advice

[@Natalia-oj6mm]

Can u make a video about cleaning the steamer?? I wasn't using distilled water and it has that buildup u mentioned on this video. Thx

[@qariumarsaeedkk8671]

What happens if you touch the steamer with the clothes

[@denio93]

My conair steamer simply does not get all the wrinkles out even if I hold the fabric taut. Nor does it save time as it is advertised to do. Better just to iron it or have it pressed. Maybe I am doing it wrong open to suggestions.

[@FeelFree3]

Wonder what brand do U use?

[@adriancorye7689]

Which hand steamer is best

[@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118]

My current iron has a peeling teflon plate and a busted steam function. It just left a small stain on a blouse that I just made. When searching for advice online about a new iron this video came recommended. Could you use a steamer like this to remove wrinkles on a 100% cotton poplin blouse that has lots of gathering on the sleeves, and pintucks on the front? I would still need to buy a new iron but it took me ages to iron the thing so perhaps steaming is quicker.

[@JudgeJulieLit]

I would guess that steaming might blur pleats and creases (as in dress pants) meant to look sharp, but might be okay for gathering, whose gathers are stitch ordained; ditto pintucks.

[@cyndwichful]

Thank you soooooo much😘 God bless U always!😚

[@MasterYourOwnDestiny]

Can we use purified drinking water? Like bottled water?

[@mermaidalone]

Hi , I am in doubt to buy iron or steamer. can sb tell me his/her experience and introduce me a good brand?

[@estherkoch2793]

My Conair steamer is leaking water out the bottom onto the floor. What is the problem?

[@JudgeJulieLit]

Stop using it; that hyper hot water could burn you. Report model number to Conair, who might issue you a refund or replace with a safer model.

[@blairbrownie1223]

Didn’t know about the need for distilled water. Good video

[@Arizona_lilly]

I have a tall 1 that holds almost gallon its a professional steamer i hate size looking for something lil more portable and light ... I know u has to be close to fabric or the 1 I bought used just doesn't do good job I'm a reseller I sell clothing for living and some items need the steam or wash but some items are new w tags etc so can't wash . And I need nice photos is why the wrinkles will not look appealing to buyers i put clothes aside for months years avoiding the wrinkles. . I haven't turned Mines on for couple years it was used .. and I remmeber it always kinda spitting maybe it was on ts way out. It has a hook right on it 5 feet tall noozle and tunnel hose like a vacuum .. thanks I am going try again and boost my business buying my 1st house within 2 years abd this is my income. Thabk U

[@The_Noblesse]

Oh.... cause I'm using it and it's like an arm workout lol....

[@teonialino2773]

Can you let tap water sit for over 24 hours then add it to the steamer or does it HAVE to be distilled water?