They are designed to freshen up and smooth out creases. Most steamers manage to do this. However, four of the eight steamers fail the durability test. Only one is good. A great promise: instead of setting up an ironing board and using a hot iron every time, today's fashionistas simply go over their clothes with a steam brush - also known as a steamer or steam straightener...

... Despite all the scepticism about marketing superlatives, the steamer from Tefal delivers convincing results. Hissing and gurgling are followed by a considerable amount of steam. It is without a doubt the most powerful candidate in our test. The temperature is also high. Comparatively quickly, blouses and shirts can be spruced up...