Nikai Garment Steamer NGS566A 1600W with 1.8L Tank and Telescopic Poles

Our review

This is a freestanding garment steamer from Nikai, built around a 1.8L water tank, a 1600W heating element, two steam levels and adjustable telescopic poles, with a suit hanger included and an overheat fuse for protection. The 1.8L tank is the detail worth noting: it holds enough water that you are not refilling constantly, which matters if you steam several garments in one sitting. The two steam levels let you drop to a gentler setting for lighter fabrics and step up for heavier ones, and the telescopic poles adjust so the unit can be set to a height that suits you rather than making you stoop. The overheat fuse is a safety backstop, not a substitute for emptying and descaling the tank regularly. It suits someone who steams clothes often, especially thicker fabrics, and who wants something quicker to set up than an ironing board. Before buying, compare it with handheld steamers, which are smaller and easier to store but usually carry less water and need more refills, and with steam irons, which press a crease rather than relax fibres. Also check the height range of the telescopic poles against your space and your own height, and confirm what is in the box, since no accessories beyond the suit hanger are listed here. Available on Sokonia.