The Conair ExtremeSteam is a 1,200-watt handheld steamer with two heat settings, a removable water reservoir and three attachments, according to its listing. The Bitter Lemon, after a few months of use, called it easy to use, said the tank holds enough water to steam two or three items per fill, and liked the long cord. The same review found it larger than expected, though still compact enough to take on trips.
Full review
What The Bitter Lemon found after a few months
The Bitter Lemon bought the Conair after years of owning a standing garment steamer that mostly went unused because it was bulky and hard to move around. After a few months with the handheld, the review says it had already been used more than any steamer its author had owned in years.
Ease of use is the main point of the review. The tank holds enough water to steam two to three items in one go, depending on how much steam each piece needs, and the long cord means the steamer is not tied to a small radius around the outlet.
Size and travel
The Bitter Lemon was initially surprised by the size, describing the steamer as a bit larger than expected. The review still calls it compact enough to travel with and reports taking it on trips to freshen clothes that had been sitting in a suitcase.
What the listing specifies
The listing describes a 1,200-watt steamer with two heat settings, meant to cover fabrics from heavy cotton and wool to satin and silk. It has a removable water reservoir and three removable attachments: a fabric brush, a creaser and a soft cushion brush. The Bitter Lemon counted the attachments as a plus and planned to use the steamer on furniture, curtains and household linens as well as clothing.
Strengths
- +The Bitter Lemon found it easy to use and reached for it more than a standing steamer owned for years
- +Tank holds enough water for two to three items per fill, per The Bitter Lemon
- +Long cord, so it does not have to stay close to the outlet
Watch-outs
- −Larger than The Bitter Lemon expected for a handheld steamer
- −The tank needs refilling after two to three garments
How it compares
The Conair ExtremeSteam Handheld Garment Steamer is rated at 1,200 watts on its listing, against 700 watts for the HiLife 700W Steamer and the OGHom Steamer for Clothes and 600 watts for the Jiffy ESTEAM Handheld Travel Steamer. It has two heat settings and ships with three attachments.
Rating sources
Our 4.5 score is the average of these published ratings. Ratings marked * were derived from the reviewer’s written analysis or video transcript — the publisher didn’t print an explicit numeric score, so we inferred one from their own words. Click through to verify. More about methodology.
