The Truth About The LG Steam Closet For Clothes

You've most likely tried it: bringing your clothes into the bathroom while you shower in the hope that the steam will remove those wrinkles to help you avoid ironing and steaming. If these tasks are low on your list of favorites, it might be time to consider alternatives. The LG Styler Steam Closet Clothes Steamer ($1,299) is a standalone steaming closet that can refresh your clothing without the need for a whole wash, dry, iron, steam, repeat regime. This innovative steamer-sanitizer takes the work out of prepping your pieces, and gives you that just-pressed finish that usually requires several (if not many) minutes of careful ironing — or a really hot shower. So, here's the question: Does the LG steamer pass the test and make it worth the spend? It seems like this unit could revolutionize your process and make life that much easier when it comes to your clothes.

There are a vast number of affordable steam cleaners from sites like Amazon, but the LG Styler-Steamer measures 23 inches length x 17.5 inches width x 72.75 inches height, and is a standalone addition to your home that can be stored anywhere you can accommodate for it. This means you can keep it in your laundry room, a larger walk-in closet, or your bedroom. The steaming system helps to remove everything from allergens to dirt and grime from daily wear. Similar to a handheld steam cleaner that removes funky odors, albeit on a large scale, the closet's steam freshens clothing using a TrueSteam technology – and cleans them between wears without strong chemicals. The LG Styler-Steamer could also help you avoid common mistakes people make when steaming clothes, keeping the integrity of your fabrics. However, there are some drawbacks.

You do have to fill up and switch out the water between uses, adding and removing from the reservoirs. This is a fairly simple task all in all, but necessary for clean, fresh items. The LG Styler-Steamer is slim to accommodate narrow spaces and create a less obstructive appliance, so you can only fit a couple items in at a time. This is fine for anyone who just wants to refresh and steam pieces before use. This also isn't a dry-cleaning system, despite how it seems. You can't launder clothing properly in this: They need to be washed and dried to remove stains, strong odors, and oils and sweat. The unit is great for items you've worn and want to throw on again without the need for a full laundry cycle.

Some reviews note the unit is a little heavier than expected and some had malfunctions, but overall the ease offered by the Styler-Steamer seems to have won people over. The hangers inside also move to help with drying, steaming, and sanitizing, plus the machine is fitted with WiFi so you can control it through a panel. You can dry wet or damp clothing, and the unit can even come in handy for materials like wool or other knits that may not fare well in an actual dryer. It seems if you like ease and convenience, this appliance is a great addition to your home, especially if you tend to iron, steam, or even dry-clean your items frequently, but prefer something a little more simple.