We got a new toy, I mean tool–the CONAIR Turbo ExtremeSteam® Handheld Fabric Steamer–the most powerful handheld steamer on the market. Being someone that loathes ironing so much I only have a handful of shirts that need ironing ever, I knew it wouldn’t get a ton of action in the laundry room. However, I’m still here to announce, every home tool arsenal needs one of these for a few really good reasons.
1. Our sofa has never been more fresh. Running the steamer over our upholstered furniture has given it new life! The steam deodorizes and sanitizes without using any chemicals. Our couch is brighter than ever and I never have to pay to have it professionally cleaned again! (It costs less than one upholstery cleaning, anyway!)
2. No more ironing home linens. It’s better to have no curtains than wrinkled curtains in my book. Which is saying a lot because I think curtains add such a softness to a space. I used to dread washing ours, procrastinating it probably longer than I should, so that I wouldn’t have to crank out the ironing board and settle in for a long ironing session. Now I just hang them up and do a few passes and they are wrinkle free. The same is true for our cloth napkins, pillows and bed linens–I’ll be honest, I’ve never ironed an entire sheet, but having the part that folds over straight and crisp brings me so much joy.
3. Protect against bed bugs and dust mites. This steamer gets so hot (50% hotter than other steamers), it can actually kill bed bugs and dust mites just by going over your mattress with it. And if you don’t have that problem–don’t google bed bugs! You’ll never be able to sleep again! Just keep occasionally steaming your mattress and you’ll be protected against that nightmare in the future. Read more about our mattress right here. (psst-still love it)
4. Lastly, it actually is top notch at getting wrinkles out of clothing, no matter how delicate or stubborn. It only takes 40 seconds to heat up and a few more to steam the item–no ironing boarded needed. Which by my calculations is SO much faster and economical than letting the shower attempt to steam out your outfit of the day (guilty).
This post is sponsored by Conair. Want to get your hands on this steamer? The CONAIR Turbo ExtremeSteam® Handheld Fabric Steamer is available nationwide at Target. See more of the steamer in action right here.
Leave a Reply
What do you think?
Semihandmade
Our wood grain Shaker cabinet fronts were designed for busy, high-traffic homes like ours. Clad with durable textured thermofoils, this line is compatible with Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgon, and Besta cabinets from IKEA. It's the perfect, practical way to add the warmth of wood to all the rooms of your home.
Collaborations
learn more
next
Loloi
We have teamed up with Loloi to create a line of rugs that are as affordable as they are beautiful. This collection houses a great mix of traditional and modern rugs, in cottage-y colorways, as well as vintage-inspired beauties that you’ll want to roll out in every room.
Collaborations
learn more
next
STUGA
We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.
Collaborations
learn more
next
SHop all
What We're Right Now
What We're Right Now
Looking for our favorite things? A place to shop our home room by room, or just catch up on what Julia's wearing / loving right now? Browse the CLJ shop.
Loving
Portfolio
Design
Befores, afters, mood boards, plans, failures, wins. We’ve done a lot of projects, and they’re all here.
BROWSE BY CATEGORY
let's break this thing up
We have a long-standing relationship with DIY, and love rolling our sleeves up and making it happen.
Projects
Even when you don’t want to rip down a wall, you can make that space in your home better. Right now.
read more
read more
read more
02
01
03
looking for inspiration?
A reader recently asked me if I’m starting to fully embrace traditional style and whether we still consider our house to be a “modern Colonial” and why. It was a really great question and so timely — I had really just been thinking about my approach to this home and how my style has changed […]
SEARCH THE BLOG
We've been doing this since 2009 and we've posted a whopping 24145+ blog posts and counting. You might need a little help searching, huh?
looking for something?
find stuff like:
Can We Send You Our Love Letter?
Another way for us to stay in touch! Joining our weekly newsletter gives you access to exclusive content, never-before-seen photos, your questions answered, and our favorite DIYs. Sign up below!
Follow Along on Instagram
Welcome to our online community where we've posted home, DIY, style, renovations, and family since '09. Renovating our #cljmoderncottage in Idaho and headed for new adventures in Raleigh, NC. #cljfam #cljtransformations
@chrislovesjulia
Links
Get Around
Make yourself right at home
Portfolio
Design
Casual Friday
Projects
Lifestyle
Gift Guides
All Posts
Shop
Love where you live.
Social
RivrLinks
Links
Get Around
Make yourself right at home
Portfolio
Design
Casual Friday
Projects
Lifestyle
Gift Guides
All Posts
Shop
Love where you live.
Social
RivrLinks
Omg I’m so sorry, I didn’t realize that you already answered me! ????????????Thank you for the response!!!!????
In your opinion, would this replace a regular iron??? Have you ever done pants with it??? Love the blog!
Would this replace an iron permanently for you?
It has, yes!
Conair steamer has always been a trusted partner. The freshness of the clothes, drapes, bed lining and what not… It’s amazing!
My current hand held steamer doesn’t allow me to hold the steamer horizontally, or the water spills out. I always have to hold it upright. In the photo of the sofa, you have it held horizontally…does that work okay? No water spills? If so, that would be a game changer for me!
Oh yeah. Totally.
I have to love especially how to you coverd your clothes benefit of using a clothes steamer.Also the pro-tip at the end is awesome.
Thanks for this! I have been thinking of getting a steamer lately and didn’t know which one to buy. Unfortunately, we no longer have Target in Canada, but I was able to purchase it at amazon.ca!
Such great information Julia! I’m thinking of purchasing this just to clean my sofa. In the post it says that you “never have to pay to have it professionally cleaned again.” Does it actually get stains out? I dont want to waste my money if that isn’t the case.
Some of the deep stains it won’t remove. It sanitizes and loosens dirt and made our whole couch brighter.
Thanks for responding! For the price I think I’ll give it a try!
Great post! We have light coloured couch as well and it has many stains from 2 boys. I’m wondering how it actually cleans the couch?
Our iron is on its last legs and I was dreading having to replace it since it’s not my fave thing in the world. Glad to hear there’s an (easier) alternative!
Ok, when I saw the title of this post, I was all “meh, boring, don’t need a steamer” …. and now I am all “HOLY COW I NEED A STEAMER IN MY LIFE!” Hahah. So kudos! ;)
I thought the exact same thing and am now going to place an order for one! I was trying to figure out how to get rid of our ironing board and now I’ve found a way!!
My reaction as well — I never knew I needed a steamer! I am wondering how it gets stains out (of my couch – 2 boys = a stained couch)!
Does it actaully gets stains and dirt marks out of a sofa ? Do I just run the steamer across the sofa and then it’s cleaned ,or do I need to wipe out the dirt after steaming , or is there a sofa attachment head needed ? And how long does it usually take for the sofa to “dry “? Thanks so much
This just sanitizes and gets out wrinkles. It will help to lift stains but won’t get stains out itself. The sofa never feels wet. Just a little steamy.
hahaha, I was thinking the same thing. I think it’s the couch part that makes me want it… I could care less if my clothes are wrinkly.
I’ve been using a Conair steamer forever (just got the same one you have because my puppy ate the old one Ughhh) and it is the absolute best! I haven’t used my iron in years and steam all of my furniture too!