Philips STH3010/30 3000 Series Handheld Garment Steamer - in Purple

The water tank able to iron 1 regular unisex size shirt front & back.Pros: Glide easily. Heat up quite fast. Strong steaming power to remove wrinkles effectively. Saves time and effort. Doesn’t burn on the delicate fabric. Cons: Slightly heavy and bulky for traveling. Only meant for vertical ironing not horizontal flat on surface.Remarks: Would be better for the iron to come with a mitten to protect the hand from hot steam.

Gets the job done!

Overall, this is a great steamer! I tried this product on a pretty wrinkly cotton shirt and it did a good job at removing all the wrinkles. I also liked how it didn’t splutter as much as a different steamer I own, so it felt safer to use. The steam output was consistent, so it didn’t leave many water spots, which I liked. It did take a bit longer to steam my shirt compared to other steamers but was still very effective. It does have a very small water tank compared to other small steamers though. It also heated up super quickly which I liked! Would definitely recommend!I was given this product for free in exchange for my honest review.

Ideal for travel & quick on the go crease removal!

I am very impressed with this handheld steamer! I was lucky enough to be sent this for free to test and review, and I always give my true, honest opinions in these cases. This was so easy and quick to set up and use, we are talking a couple of minutes from the moment of unboxing! It was very effective at removing creases in not only my clothes, but on my curtains & bedding too. It comes with a handy travel pouch and folds up so it is a fab tool to take away on holidays/trips in your luggage.I've tried it on several materials, some of which were quite delicate and I had no problems at all. I am someone who likes to iron out creases on clothes as and when I need them as they only get creased again when going into the wardrobe. This is absolutely ideal for that! No ... MoreI am very impressed with this handheld steamer! I was lucky enough to be sent this for free to test and review, and I always give my true, honest opinions in these cases. This was so easy and quick to set up and use, we are talking a couple of minutes from the moment of unboxing! It was very effective at removing creases in not only my clothes, but on my curtains & bedding too. It comes with a handy travel pouch and folds up so it is a fab tool to take away on holidays/trips in your luggage.I've tried it on several materials, some of which were quite delicate and I had no problems at all. I am someone who likes to iron out creases on clothes as and when I need them as they only get creased again when going into the wardrobe. This is absolutely ideal for that! No waiting around for it to heat up properly or setting up the ironing board, just plug in and go within 30secs, it really couldn't be easier! Great for just refreshing clothes too, and steaming is a great way of getting rid of bacteria! Use it on your mattresses!

Makes my life much easier!

I was really impressed with my Philips Series 3000 Garment Steamer (STH3000/26). On first impression I was impressed at the slick and compact design of the product, as well as its lovely colour. When I read the handbook I realised it also killed 99.9% of bacteria which is such a positive especially in the world we live in today. I first tried it out on a couple of maxi dresses I had had in my ironing pile for far too long - initially I thought it was taking a long time so went back to my manual where the instructions were clear and easy to understand and I then started to use the steamer with more ease. The real test was when I went on holiday for 5 days - I decided to pack some nice dresses and blouses, and my partner brought his shirts for the evenings and I ... MoreI was really impressed with my Philips Series 3000 Garment Steamer (STH3000/26). On first impression I was impressed at the slick and compact design of the product, as well as its lovely colour. When I read the handbook I realised it also killed 99.9% of bacteria which is such a positive especially in the world we live in today. I first tried it out on a couple of maxi dresses I had had in my ironing pile for far too long - initially I thought it was taking a long time so went back to my manual where the instructions were clear and easy to understand and I then started to use the steamer with more ease. The real test was when I went on holiday for 5 days - I decided to pack some nice dresses and blouses, and my partner brought his shirts for the evenings and I wanted to see how the steamer would do with our clothes that were creased from being packed a week in advance. Well, I was so impressed! I could fit the steamer in my suitcase without it taking up much room at all which I was very chuffed with, it is also lightweight and so doesn’t weigh your bags down it feel like an effort to carry. Then I took out our evening outfits and tried the steamer to get the old creases out of them and was so impressed - the steamer heats up almost instantly so allows you to use it as soon as possible, and it took out the creases on my dresses, blouses, shirts, shorts & jeans with great effect. It brought my clothes back to life after living in a suitcase for a week! When compared to another steamer I have , this one is the clear winner as it is so much more compact, easy-to-use and heats up within seconds. And when compared to ironing, this steamer is a clear winner for me as I can use it again quickly, easily, anywhere and without the hassle of a big ironing board. It’s simple to use and worth it to use on just one outfit - whereas when I’ve previously got my iron out Ive felt like I’ve had to do a big load of washing to make it worth it. Quick and easy to use, light, compact and really useful - can’t complain at all! Amazing product.

Not the best for a shirt

The steamer sound as a great gear for quick shirt refresher hoverer, get a bit disappointed at the end. I tested on a few of my shirts (not ironed after wash) and some t-shirts. It was struggling with shirt, but it deals much better with t-shirts. You still need to found a place to hang a shirt / t-shirt to steam, as holding in hand is not the option. I thought it will be easy, but unfortunately is not. I used airier. Will still prefer using iron with steam function instead handled steamer. The is no time saving benefit of using this for shirt and t-shirts.In terms of using handled steamer during some travel, for hand baggage is too heavy, so only beneficial can be if it will be taken to man language or if you are taking a car for travel. Good addition, but will ... MoreThe steamer sound as a great gear for quick shirt refresher hoverer, get a bit disappointed at the end. I tested on a few of my shirts (not ironed after wash) and some t-shirts. It was struggling with shirt, but it deals much better with t-shirts. You still need to found a place to hang a shirt / t-shirt to steam, as holding in hand is not the option. I thought it will be easy, but unfortunately is not. I used airier. Will still prefer using iron with steam function instead handled steamer. The is no time saving benefit of using this for shirt and t-shirts.In terms of using handled steamer during some travel, for hand baggage is too heavy, so only beneficial can be if it will be taken to man language or if you are taking a car for travel. Good addition, but will not replace steamed iron.

So easy to use!

I love this handheld steamer. This os the first time I ever used a handheld steamer. I used this on my curtains. I hing my curtains and used the steamer to get the wrinkles out. I did have to refill the small water container a few times, but my curtains were wrinkly. It was so easy to use. It was easy to refill too. The steamer only takes about 30 seconds to begin after you turn it on. I definitely recommend this steamer to others. I will be using this for anything that has wrinkles. I will take this on trips too. I might even retire the iron.

Spews rust all over my clothes after a few uses

I was so excited when I found this steamer because it works so well! However, after only a few uses, the holes in the head are full of orange rust, and when it is on the rust spews onto my garments. Extremely disappointed at the poor functionality of this product, I have contacted Philips multiple times and no one seems to be able to help. I have had multiple steamers from other brands before and none of them had this issue. Very disappointed and frustrated.

Very happy with the results!

The Phillips Handheld Steamer 3000 Series is my first clothing steamer, and I am happy with the results. was really surprised how quickly the steamer was able to produce steam after being turned on. For a large cotton button up, I filled up the water tank twice and the entire process took about 15 minutes. This was my first time using a steamer, so that could account for the longer time. Although the results are not as perfect as if I used an iron (which is the nature of a steamer), the ease of setup, small storage space, and great results make for an extremely useful product that I will likely use multiple times a week, if not more often.See my before and after of steaming shirt in the attached photos.