I am sure a lot of readers out there have had a similar problem. You are on a business trip or vacation and your best outfit or item is unwearable. It maybe crumpled through over use or wrinkled after having been washed and you haven't an iron and an ironing board you can use. One possible solution is to buy a hand held travel steamer which will fit in your suitcase or carry bag. I will help you decide where to get the best value travel steamer at the end of this article.

Some of these portable travel steamers can be very powerful, but also are simple to use. You just need somewhere to plug the hand held device in and a supply of tap water to power the steamer. The best of these steamers should give you around 15 minutes of constant steam for every refill of water. There should also be a safety feature that automatically shuts off the power if you have any problems.

A portable clothes steamer is not just for taking on a trip, it can be used in the office or even at home as well. You may have a meeting either at work or you have to travel to meet a client and you want to make a good impression. The steamer can help you look clean, fresh and professional. You can also use a hand held steamer at home instead of, or as well as, an iron and ironing board. The steamer will be lighter and quicker to use and takes up less space. So it is perfect for students, first time home owners and newly weds.

So if you decide to buy a portable clothes steamer then you need to research the essential feature that are require. You need one that has a comfortable hand grip, that just uses tap water with no salt or chemicals needed, is small enough so you can easily pack it away in a suitcase and that is easy to use with enough power to be able to do a good job on your clothes. You should look for one that has had the benefit of years of research and development and is very well received by people who have brought the product in the past. Purchase the right steamer and you will see it is a fast, effective and gentle way to remove wrinkles from your clothes.