The 7 Best Travel Steamers to Buy on Amazon, According to Stylists

At first glance, using a travel steamer is a relatively simple: Fill your reservoir with water, plug in and wait for steam to emit, then direct the steamer head at your wrinkled clothes. However, professional stylists have a few tips to streamline the already-easy process–starting with the water you use.

“Use distilled water if you can to prevent buildup and corrosion,” Mikulka shares.”Otherwise, you can use vinegar to descale it.” (If you do find some water spitting out of your device, place cheesecloth or a sock over the steamer head to keep big water droplets from ruining your handiwork.)

Meanwhile, Tully likes to carve out time at the beginning of her travels to steam all her pieces. “I like to place the style on a hanger and hang it on something,” she adds. “This makes the process so much easier and effective.”