Hand held steamer. Would it replace an iron?

I have one and use it for things like coats that have creased where they've been sat on, and for steam blocking knitting.

Steamers do work, but I don't think would totally replace an iron. Fiddlier bits like facings and shoulders really need more 'hands on' attention, IMO.

I have just come in here for the first time in a long while and seen your question. Unfortunately I don’t have an answer and wait for any to you but having had a steamer I would
Think not. I think it would depend on what you like to iron. Many years ago I went to the Ideal Home Exhibition where there was on display a clothes press type thing which was table top. Years later I met someone who had one and swore by it. A bit like a very small board used on a table top that you placed the garment in pulled the top down and hey presto all done in seconds. Not cheap but worth every penny she reckoned. .

I only use a very cheap steamer if needed now, I don’t own a iron but then I never ironed much anyway

No, it wouldn’t if you like your clothes ironed, particularly if you like linen. I’ve got both, but I’m not a fan of the steamer except for bedding.

Thanks for your replies. I suspect that if it was used in place of an iron it may still cause problems with my hands and wrists. I do like linen and ironed clothing, I just thought it may help. I may buy a cheap version for sorting out packaged clothing I have bought on line, but I don't think I could manage really without an iron. Thanks everyone for your help.

Saw one from JML.sounds good 😊

I think you can buy really lightweight irons that may be better than the one you currently have ?

There was a discussion on this topic a few months ago, hope this helps:

www.gransnet.com/forums/house_and_home/1355793-Clothes-steamers

I’ve got a hand held steamer and it’s no replacement for an iron imo.

Thanks Retread, I will take a look.

I bought mine in the charity shop- wanted it to steam my new curtains, whilst hung up. Worked a treat.
No I still iron jeans & tops with a regular iron.
This is ok for delicate blouses, & cashmere jumpers etc.
I also steamed my headboard, steamed the carpet under the bedside drawers (as I spotted a carpet beetle) & used it to clean my suede trainers.
It’s going on Holiday with me instead of my travel iron which is useless.
I think I’ve had my ‘tenners’worth out of it 😊

Thank you. Does yours have a brush head or just flat steam head? I suppose the brush would be useful for cleaning trainers and carpet etc.. I think I will buy a cheap one just to get it out of my system.