Iron vs. Steamer: Which is Best for Your Menswear Wardrobe?

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Just because you might be able to afford designer labels, that doesn’t mean that they’re going to look good on you, if the fit is poor or if the garments are improperly cared for. We’ve covered fit in a number of other guides, but today’s guide is another installment in our long-running garment care series, covering two appliances designed to eliminate unsightly wrinkles from your clothing. Which is a better appliance for garment care, an iron or a steamer?
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For distinguished gentlemen, neat and properly cared for articles of clothing are key to looking well-dressed and how they are worn is just as important, if not, more so than the clothing itself. Just because you might be able to afford designer labels, that doesn't mean that they're going to look good on you if the fit is poor or if the garments are improperly cared for.
This guide is another installment in our long-running garment care series, covering two appliances designed to eliminate unsightly wrinkles from your clothing -- the iron, and the garment steamer.
0:00 Why you need them
01:12 History of the iron
03:23 History of the steamer
04:21 How does the iron work?
05:21 How does the steamer work?
06:50 Iron - Pros
07:55 Iron - Cons
08:34 Steamer - Pros
10:13 Steamer - Cons
10:37 General safety tips
11:47 Iron vs. Steamer: Which is Better?
12:42 Outfit Rundown
#GarmentCare #Clothingcare #ironing #steaming
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@jediaero 4 жыл бұрын

You guys explain the things others fail to explain...

@briannawilliams7370 4 жыл бұрын

Robot Preston aka CP3O shows some of his favorite electrical contraptions

@MartinParnham 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Never a huge sales pitch or “word from our sponsors “ either, which I find distracting in other videos!

@tonyogrady1616 2 жыл бұрын

I guess to clothes peg the pillow to a clothes hanger the garment can spread.Ill try it

@arkaprabhomukherjee7859 Жыл бұрын

Upps

@abztraktt6403 8 ай бұрын

Why I subbed years ago

@noxplum 2 жыл бұрын

this guys jaw line is c h i s e l e d

@user-jx1vt6sr7d Жыл бұрын

@7meekah Жыл бұрын

Bro that’s the forest thing I noticed. I’m like this guy is a natural Chad 👂 open

@camogang Жыл бұрын

Reptilian

@kennymccormick8295 Жыл бұрын

Too bad your grammar isn't.

@noxplum Жыл бұрын

@@kennymccormick8295 ooh burn 🔥

@Ro53mary 3 жыл бұрын

Here's the short answer: BOTH. You're welcome.

@tamirajohnelle4700 3 жыл бұрын

EXACTYLY!!!!! It depends on what it is...

@Check0Point 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saving my time

@ogresimping3246 3 ай бұрын

Not really, that’s simplifying the video a lot. Skip the history part of the video if you want a quicker summary.

@duhazuhair Ай бұрын

I had to skip after 3 minutes of watching to get to that conclusion

@sonny5087 Жыл бұрын

A combination of any good iron and a portable steamer is-in my opinion-ideal for most households. I use my iron to remove wrinkles from washed shirts and jeans, and I use my portable steamer to freshen up any shirts, suits or trousers I have worn. I usually steam my worn clothes at the end of the day, leave them to air out and then I either wear them or store them in my wardrobe the next morning. Steaming works wonders when it comes to getting rid of bacteria and unpleasant odors, which can save a ton of money on dry cleaning and washing-especially when you tend to wear suits often.

@gmr2gnr Жыл бұрын

This! Exactly 👌

@MattGarcyaDC Жыл бұрын

you wear your worn clothes the next day?

@user-p6-3561 Жыл бұрын

Hmm interesting

@201hastings 10 ай бұрын

⁠@@MattGarcyaDClight jackets and pants

@utubefreak7167 9 ай бұрын

@@MattGarcyaDCif I haven’t sweat a lot, why not?I sit in Air Conditioning all day in car and office so my clothes don’t get dirty

@lorisewsstuff1607 2 жыл бұрын

One use of steam that you didn't mention is that it kills germs and fungi. A lot of disagreeable smells come from wee beasties we can't see. I know more than a few people take all of their clothes to a dry cleaner before the start of a season. If you notice funky smells on clothing that has been in the closet for a few months a steamer can help. Start steaming your clothes in the off-season. Take your winter clothes out of your closet in mid-summer, give them a good steaming, hang them in a well ventilated area to dry, then put them back in the closet. When late fall rolls around they should still be fresh. A friend had a closet that had a bad smell of it's own. He took everything out and steamed the walls, floor and ceiling. Worked like a charm.

@powerhouse884 8 ай бұрын

Great Point!! 👍🏻 I am buying a steamer for sure now. I do have this problem as i have a lot of Jackets and Suit pants in my closet that I don’t use very often but i love and when i do need to put them on they may have a closet smell.

@suem6004 4 жыл бұрын

Whatever you do, do not use steam on knitted wool. Will cause felting which is disastrous. Happened when I trusted ‘professional’ dry cleaners who should have known better. If needed, I mist knitted item with cool water then block to dry. Professional fiber artist here.

@estuchedepeluche2212 3 жыл бұрын

Once I bought a steamer, I stopped using my iron. The trick is to insert a pillow or towel inside the garment so that the plastic actually presses the fabric. This method even worked on a leather jacket that had traveled in a suitcase, gotten wet, and looked terrible.

@Himerosteam 3 жыл бұрын

That must be a bigass pillow

@estuchedepeluche2212 3 жыл бұрын

Himerosteam I never thought about that, but you are right in the sense that my pillows completely fill my buttoned up shirt, I guess my torso is smaller and less fluffy than an pillow.

@estuchedepeluche2212 3 жыл бұрын

Lou Cipher What a great idea!!

@timmyssweet 3 жыл бұрын

@@estuchedepeluche2212 You should probably draw the curtains before carrying out such a procedure. It just wouldn't be a good look.

@estuchedepeluche2212 3 жыл бұрын

@@timmyssweet Good one!

@omarcortes5754 4 жыл бұрын

I switched my iron for a steamer after I burnt a Hugo Boss shirt.

@jenniferschmitzer299 4 жыл бұрын

ouch

@pop9340 3 жыл бұрын

My sympathies

@diegomaldonado5068 3 жыл бұрын

I felt that

@rolandjones9250 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your lost.

@omarcortes5754 3 жыл бұрын

@@angelinalyl4686 thank you. I'm currently using a steamer. I don't want more accidents.

@JohnBrown-go1ro 4 жыл бұрын

You gentlemen always do an excellent job with the history/background of the topic your discussing. Always entertaining and educational and I love your socks!

@tarotahro5350 3 жыл бұрын

4:20 may your life become easy

@marcellarodero1749 3 жыл бұрын

Bless you dude

@nomaan8255 2 жыл бұрын

You’re doing gods work

@davidbrown9458 2 жыл бұрын

Both. Also found out that trying to de-wrinkle window curtains is next to impossible, but a steamer works great

@adrianna1289 2 жыл бұрын

Great historical info on how the iron was created. I am currently looking for reviews on irons vs steamers. I only ever used iron but it’s such a hassle to prepare the ironing station if I just want a quick fix for couple of creases my on dresses. I think after watching your video, I might treat myself to a steamer. Thank you for the prons and cons 😃

@kittytrail 7 ай бұрын

don't forget to use distilled water with that steamer! 😉

@Larry-qz3es 3 жыл бұрын

I have both an iron and a steamer. I use the steamer for my blazers and suits while I use the iron for my shirts and recommend when ironing and steaming, use distilled water, and set on low steam pressure. A steamer is also great to use when traveling.

@rinkusekhon4386 Жыл бұрын

I have so many silk clothes with embroidery on it. Can you please tell is steamer good for unwrinkled the clothes between embroidery spaces.if you can tell please.

@eberthzorzi1965 Жыл бұрын

You gave all the necessary informations in the right moments. Bravo

@d14551 4 жыл бұрын

Very good information, I'm going to look into one of the small, portable steamers.

@zayan0013 3 жыл бұрын

Way more information than I wanted however, I enjoyed the journey. Thank You for the great video.

@lgphone9272 4 жыл бұрын

That jawline tho.

@KibatheMalinois 3 жыл бұрын

This video is very informative and worthwhile to watch however I myself am rough and rugged guy that wears cargos, denims, casual shirts and heavy duty wear items so can't really relate to the gentlemans dress code lol however I do believe in being neat and having tidy looking clothes on the occasions that call for a non hard work day such as a meeting, date etc. so I guess I am the garment steamer guy because I would never aim for perfect but I will always strive for presentable.

@shawnz241 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and brilliant delivery from Preston!

@juanfigueroa-serville2465 3 жыл бұрын

Well spoken gentleman. Words are concise, well detailed, and clear.

@AleTheDLT 3 жыл бұрын

How have I never come across this channel?! This is great

@dv9239 3 жыл бұрын

This man should be a news reporter

@daniellantos26 3 жыл бұрын

I use the steamer first on my shirts and then I use the iron+starch. Perfect result.

@trenton8998 3 жыл бұрын

I actually thoroughly enjoy this video. Good show 🙌🏽

@neilhay2155 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, that was a very good video for the information that I wanted to know on steamers. The history and comparision was good too as it gives a very well rounded information on both for a better desision on what suits what I need.

@MehdiScent 4 жыл бұрын

Another useful, fully watching worthy video 🤜🤛

@lgphone9272 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most underrated channels on youtube.

@anutash8037 2 жыл бұрын

It has over 1M subs ? I do not think it is.

@sachimourya1431 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I love it. I was thinking about buying a steam iron recently. Thank you for this video. Also, I don't mean to inappropriate but the way you talk is so adorable. 🌸

@ecozcelik 4 жыл бұрын

I really love your channel. Thank you!

@doctorx0079 4 жыл бұрын

Now I would like to see a video about shoe care.

@jamesbaker9342 Жыл бұрын

Happy this dude exists out there, doing his thing.

@SHAWFUI 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video...I learn a lot from your video... Knowledgeable..Keep up the good work

@link2442 2 жыл бұрын

I have always used an iron for my casual wear pants and shirts, saying that I don't have the confidence to use it on my dress blue uniforms and business suits. I have not used a steamer before but this seems quite a take

@jayeye4798 10 ай бұрын

Cufflinks and a cardigan for a casual day of clothes care. Love it!

@bradferguson9840 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic content. Thank you Preston.

@naomotocorporation8542 4 жыл бұрын

A good video that is very concise and organized.

@mharmaansheikh6388 4 жыл бұрын

This is much more intresting than previous videos

@inthezone4123 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Much appreciated, Preston!

@connordennis2585 4 жыл бұрын

So much love for Preston! We’re both really slim built, love classic men’s styling, were in a speech and debate society. We also both love the show Frasier as well as DC and Marvel. Keep up the good work Preston!

@schiesser38 3 жыл бұрын

Frasier show is just awesome!

@Commentator541 2 жыл бұрын

My mind takes me places it shouldn’t ahahhaha

@christineroberts4018 Жыл бұрын

✌

@gega9979 Жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome I’m so glad I found this channel. Top shelf

@captocie 4 жыл бұрын

the way you speak is so soothing and educational, i appreciate it!

@springbokspringbok3249 19 күн бұрын

Thanks, this was a very helpful video. I have juvenile arthritis, and am left-handed. Using an iron is not really for me, my motor-skills are just really bad, because of my rheumatism. I have decided to go for a steamer. I'd like to learn ironing, but with my motor-skills it's just not doable. So thanks for the video!

@eyeheartsushi2212 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, Preston 👍🏽

@seanmb._ Ай бұрын

No idea how the algorithm got me here, but I’ve learnt a lot - thank you 🙏

@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233 2 жыл бұрын

Which is better um both... Me 😒😒😒 it's actually the steamer cause it can do the job faster, u can actually deodorize n freshen ur clothes, won't burn your clothes like an iron will and u will save so much time and it's actually quite fun can't say ironing is fun it's actually a hassle

@stndrdnz 3 жыл бұрын

That was a well done video. Cheers for that.

@anyangosasha Жыл бұрын

Perfect content..very precise and elaborate ✅

@TailsMPrower 3 жыл бұрын

Modern steam irons have built in steamers with a large water tank. One device for both. Also has a strong we steam jet and doesn't sputter water all the time.

@MrSprinkles1F369 7 күн бұрын

But it's well known that irons seem to mysteriously break way faster when you fill their water tank with water. A lot of people just leave a water spray bottle near their ironing board because keeping the iron dry makes it last way longer.

@Dr.Osterman 3 жыл бұрын

Im a seafarer and I do travel a lot so its the Steamer for me, Will be ordering one now

@TheTyphoon365 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so micu for the video sir, very insightful! All lf you do a wonderful job with this channel and its helping me greatly in moving into adult fashion sense.

@flytheskymyway 2 жыл бұрын

This just might be the best quality video I have ever seen. So well done. Who knew the history would be so fascinating. Great tips! Thanks

@tgc1427 Жыл бұрын

I love your style. Thanks for a great video.

@emailbenbenson 3 жыл бұрын

11:44 for the best part of the video

@spacebar9733 2 жыл бұрын

That puppy 🥺😭

@daisiesandpandas1218 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That was such a cute surprise 😄

@jbeanahaw974 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice explanation...💖👍Actually I was thinking of buying this stand steamer...from Riyadh KSA

@fabien6198 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video. Good, easy to understand, and give the info we are looking for

@AzureFides 3 жыл бұрын

Really well informative video 👏

@RyanSheppard 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, banging video

@ipineaplezs2070 9 ай бұрын

Informative as always!

@idarwin 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Minor correction at 5:53: 400 F is not 104 C it's 204 C.

@AwadAbdulsamad 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thanks a lot.

@JohnSmith-pz3ni 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is an alien. Great video! Thanks for the tips!

@saurabhsyndicate 5 ай бұрын

Very well explained, thanks

@jessp1535 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review all covered 😎👍

@luisa146 2 жыл бұрын

My family always used an iron, but personally I use it rarely because it's too much of an hassle. Also I don't like how the board looks and takes too much space. I try to take out most wrinkles from my clothes when I hang them to dry so that they don't need ironing. However some fabrics like linen and cotton shirts are really wrinkle prone and need to be ironed no matter what especially if you want to wear them more than once between washing. So I think a handheld steamer would be the best solution for me.

@47thdarkdimension Жыл бұрын

Good advice and well spoken.

@PK-vs5km Жыл бұрын

Well presented with a presentation as precise as the pristine person presenting

@Sciayam 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks :)

@davygarcia363 4 ай бұрын

Great video lots of good facts and explained well

@wazclark 3 жыл бұрын

The brown trousers being ironed looked pretty nice, what brand are those? Thanks :)

@UriahKiser 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever used a steamer press for shirts or pants? And is it a bad idea to use them?

@djdonald243 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use a steam cleaner for steaming clothes, or are the temp and humidity different?

@bibicuriel5192 4 ай бұрын

What a great video, Thank you 4 sharing! 🇺🇸

@riggs20 Жыл бұрын

For my more casual clothes that aren’t terribly wrinkled, I put them in the dryer with a damp washcloth and high heat for a few minutes.

@tonijalonen6299 2 жыл бұрын

Both? Both. Both is good. 👌

@vmbo 9 ай бұрын

Nobody: KZfaqrs: let's start with the history of the iron.

@amilyaimma1727 2 жыл бұрын

Well before you said it i decided to use both of them knowing that I'm a bride moving to my own house soon Thank you for the great video

@matteopisanello7787 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still learning English, and i understand you better than the subtitles

@irenescott3108 Жыл бұрын

Could you please do a comparison of steam irons. I’ve not been able to location an iron like the one you use. Thank you for your helpful videos.

@rundelhaus3378 11 ай бұрын

This was unexpectet informative. This pretty much leaves no wishes open, even time stemps are well used! Great job! But why does the presenter look so sad? I wanne give him a hug, but I'm not sure if that would'nd disturb his perfectly ironed suit.

@gracielasosapulido8578 3 жыл бұрын

Came here only to send to my boyfriend a video of how a steamer looks, how it's used, and went out with video-shaped gold in my hands. Thank you!!

@naveensharma4859 3 жыл бұрын

Very awesome explanation

@ObikingsMedia 2 жыл бұрын

How can I get the steamer or iron. I love those ones in your video.

@soulbreeda 2 жыл бұрын

Great video explaining aspects of both appliances.

@Vincent_Napolitano 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video!

@AlanJWatkins 4 жыл бұрын

bubbles is lookin sharp!

@nureinherz Жыл бұрын

wow, the fabric and colours of the garment (blazer?) at 5:45 look sooo good! At 9:00 it's shown again. Could you say what item this is and if it's still available?

@shortcut101 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I don't have to search for other videos. Every answer is here

@hplovecraft8145 6 ай бұрын

I just watched this now and I'm quite curious what steam iron you're using now and if you have any recommendations? new sub!😊

@1k1ngst0n 2 жыл бұрын

wow. very thorough. thank you

@sixtenjohansson4246 Ай бұрын

Thank you for teaching me a new word - tailors ham 😊

@sli8361 4 жыл бұрын

I use a steam iron its very good.

@timyboy86 2 жыл бұрын

Well as a suggestion ; you should have covered steam press iron , as now they're affordable and are available for domestic users as well

@MrAlekoukos 6 ай бұрын

affordable? 200+ dollars? Also how's the quality like. From a quick search they didn't seem to be promising.

@martinmoore8216 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Thank you.

@carterbelanger6593 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, I've recently fallen in love with linen dress shirts. A video on them would be great, But also I found that after washing they seem nowhere near as good as before hand. Even when I try ironing. The main problem I run into is if the shirt has a button placket. It seems impossible to get that accordion wrinkle out of the placket. I assume I should just only bring my linens to the dry cleaners from now on. Will just be annoying and more costly over time. Any tips?

@jenniferschmitzer299 4 жыл бұрын

If its proper linen (flax) the fibres will have contracted and gone slightly wonky a tad. Linen is an amazing bast fibre as it can take a lot of punishment lol. Apart from thwacking the clean wet shirt dress against a clean surface to ameliorate the fibres I'd suggest using a continuous steam iron on the reverse sides first to loosen and relax the threads. If you dont have one of those, use your iron on the highest steam setting and steam it a lot. Linen is notorious for getting crinkles unfortunately. Id dare say, your dry cleaner would just zhoosh it with a hand held steamer to clear the wrinkles. Ive got a karcher steamer with ironing kit (thats the proper silly name) and my ironing board sucks and blows (very handy tbh) that is really useful. Traditionally, one would dunk a piece of clothing in a pail bucket of starch, let it dry then use a table iron and spritzes of water to remove creasing. the teeldeer here is, dry cleaner when you cant be bothered to do it or, relax the fibres yourself at home, pressing the garment with lots of steam.

@tamirajohnelle4700 3 жыл бұрын

A new linen shirt should be washed with cooler water temperatures for the first few washes. This will help set the strengthening process. Later on, wash it in warm or cold water to avoid shrinking and color fading. Use a mild detergent and avoid using fabric softener.

@lorisewsstuff1607 2 жыл бұрын

I recommend a hand steamer, a table, and a gadget called a clapper. The clapper looks sort of like a wooden brush without any bristles. It's completely flat on one side. It's purpose is to hold heat and steam inside the fabric to force the fibers to relax and flatten. Steam the fabric very heavily, lay it flat on a table, tap the clapper over the wrinkle a few times to flatten it and then let the clapper sit on the fabric until cool. I don't recommend ever ironing linen as it can develop a shine from the fibers being slightly burnt. The shine cannot be removed. I would only use a steam iron near the fabric but never touching it.

@praveenawesome2182 Жыл бұрын