# Garment steamers that remove wrinkles

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Category: Home > Garment steamer. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 134 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Jul 2021 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which garment steamer gets wrinkles out?

**Short answer:** Rowenta PurePop Handheld Steamer has the best record for getting wrinkles out: 17 of 22 shoppers said it did the job. Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Handheld Steamer follows at 16 of 22, and Conair ExtremeSteam Handheld Steamer has the weakest record here at 16 of 23, but all three sit close together. Stopped working comes up on every one, from 10% of Conair ExtremeSteam reviews to 18% of Rowenta reviews, so durability is worth weighing as much as wrinkle removal.

**What stands out:** Small tanks are a repeat complaint, at 32% of Rowenta reviews and 15% of Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam reviews, though the Rowenta gets travel praise too (28%).

## Ranking (shoppers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Removes wrinkles | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowenta PurePop Handheld Steamer | 17 of 22 | 77% | yes |
| 2 | Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Handheld Steamer | 16 of 22 | 73% | yes |
| 3 | Conair ExtremeSteam Handheld Steamer | 16 of 23 | 70% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Rowenta PurePop Handheld Steamer

Shoppers like it for travel (28%) and fast heat-up (25%), and 30% praise how it gets wrinkles out. The small tank is the main complaint at 32%, and 18% say it stopped working.

- Praised for: Good for travel (28%), Heats fast (25%), Easy to use (23%)
- Complaints: Small tank (33%), Stopped working (18%), Spits or leaks water (13%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Handheld Steamer

Easy to use is the main praise at 18%, but 18% of its reviews say it stopped working and 15% say wrinkles stayed. Reviews copied from Conair's site are positive too at 4 of 5, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Easy to use (18%), Heats fast (8%), Good value (5%)
- Complaints: Stopped working (18%), Small tank (15%), Too expensive (10%)
- Reports counted: 39

### 3. Conair ExtremeSteam Handheld Steamer

Shoppers like how easy it is to use (23%) and call it good value (15%), and 10% say it didn't leak. Wrinkles that stay are the main complaint at 18%, and it has the weakest record here at 16 of 23.

- Praised for: Easy to use (23%), Heats fast (15%), Good value (15%)
- Complaints: Stopped working (10%), Small tank (5%)
- Reports counted: 39

## Questions

**Which garment steamer removes wrinkles?**

Rowenta PurePop Handheld Steamer has the best record (17 of 22), followed by Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Handheld Steamer (16 of 22) and Conair ExtremeSteam Handheld Steamer (16 of 23). The gap is small, so durability and tank size may decide it for you.

**Is a small water tank a problem on a handheld steamer?**

Shoppers do mention it: 32% of Rowenta reviews, 15% of Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam reviews and 5% of Conair ExtremeSteam reviews. Rowenta shoppers also call it good for travel, at 28%.

**Do handheld steamers stop working?**

It is a common complaint. 18% of Rowenta reviews, 18% of Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam reviews and 10% of Conair ExtremeSteam reviews say the steamer stopped working. Check the warranty before you buy.

**What should I check before steaming a garment?**

Read the garment's care label first and test the steam on a hidden spot. Keep the steam away from your hands and skin, and follow the manual for your steamer.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/