March 10, 2026, by Ad Vertorial

From suitcase to dinner in five minutes: this steamer is the hotel room hack for wrinkle-free outfits

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March 10, 2026, by Ad Vertorial

From suitcase to dinner in five minutes: this steamer is the hotel room hack for wrinkle-free outfits

Yes, packing is a bit too clumsy, and the same goes for unpacking. But we do want to arrive at dinner wrinkle-free. Nine times out of ten, there's no ironing board in the hotel room (and it's a hassle, too). That's what a clothes steamer is for. Hang your dress, blouse, or linen set on a hanger, turn on the steamer, and within minutes you're ready to sit down for dinner.

Ours? The FLOWSTEAM garment steamer. And here's why.

FLOWSTEAM clothes steamer

FLOWSTEAM clothes steamer

A clothes steamer is perhaps one of the most underrated Travel hacks. After a long day of travel, an outfit that's been crammed a little too enthusiastically into the suitcase, or a linen set that needs freshening up: a few minutes of steaming will have your clothes looking like they just came out of the closet. And a steamer works just as well for wrinkle-free household textiles. The warm steam lifts the fibers and helps them regain their natural shape. At the same time, steam kills up to 99% of bacteria, leaving clothes feeling fresh again.

Another advantage: steaming is gentler on clothes than ironing. This means you'll need to wash your clothes less often, which means your items stay beautiful longer. A win-win situation.

Steamer for dummies

Steamer for dummies

Using a clothes steamer is simple, but with a few little tricks it works even better.

1. First fill the water tank
Detach the water tank from the clothes steamer and fill it with water before you start.

2. Pull the fabric slightly taut
Hold the bottom of the garment and stretch the fabric slightly while steaming. This will help remove stubborn wrinkles faster.

3. Steam as you would iron
Press the steam plate against the garment, just as you would when ironing.

4. Bonus tip: steam from within
For shirts, blouses, and T-shirts, it often works best to steam from the inside out. This way, you can see exactly where the wrinkles are as you work.

Our favorite

Our favorite

Ours? The FLOWSTEAM clothes steamerA powerful handheld steamer that heats up quickly and gets your clothes looking great in no time, at home or while traveling.

More information about the brand can be found on the website & The FLOWSTEAM Luxury Clothes Steamer is also available via bol.com.

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