Steamer vs. Automatic Iron – What Should You Choose?

Keeping your clothes neat and wrinkle-free is important to many, but which solution is best? Should you choose a steamer or an automatic iron? At Scanovus, we offer both solutions, but they meet different needs. Read on to find out which solution best suits your everyday life.

What is the difference between a steamer and an automatic iron?

Both a steamer and an automatic iron help remove wrinkles from clothes, but they do it in different ways:

Steamer: Used to steam out creases from clothes quickly and gently without pressing on the fabric. It is ideal for travel and light creases on delicate materials.
Automatic iron: Dries and irons clothes in one process. It provides a thorough straightening and a sharper look, perfect for shirts, trousers and formal outfits - ideal for use at home.

When Should You Choose the Mist Master Steamer?

Mist Master is the perfect choice if you need a quick and convenient solution to remove wrinkles, especially when you are on the go.

Compact and ideal for travel: The steamer is small, lightweight and easy to take with you on your travels, so you can freshen up your clothes wherever you are.
Perfect for delicate materials: Clothes such as silk and chiffon can be gently steamed without risk of damage.
Quick clothes refresh: If your clothes only have light wrinkles, a quick steam can make them presentable in seconds.

However, a steamer requires you to hang the clothes up and manually steam the creases out, which can take time if the clothes are very wrinkled.

When is the automatic iron the best solution?

The automatic iron is ideal if you want a more thorough and time-saving solution, and it is the best choice for use at home.

Dries and irons at the same time: You don't have to hang your clothes to dry or use a traditional iron.
Perfect for shirts, trousers and larger items of clothing: Provides a professional finish without effort.
Saves time during a busy day: In just 8-12 minutes you get dry and ironed clothes without lifting a finger.
Can be used for delicate materials: With four temperature settings (cold, 50°C, 60°C and 70°C), you can gently iron even delicate textiles such as silk and wool, without risk of damage.

If you have a wardrobe with many shirts, trousers or work uniforms, the automatic iron will be a game changer at home, as it efficiently handles ironing and drying in one go.

Which Solution Suits You Best?

Choose the Mist Master Steamer if you:

Need a quick solution for lighter folds
Travel a lot and need a compact ironing solution that's easy to pack
Working with delicate materials that cannot withstand high heat

Choose the automatic iron if you:

Will skip both the dryer and ironing
Have a lot of shirts, pants and polos that need to look sharp at home
Want a time-saving and hands-free solution that saves time and energy in your daily routine
Have delicate materials, but still want more efficient ironing with a flawless result

Conclusion: Steamer or Automatic Iron?

Both solutions have their advantages, but if you want a more efficient, time-saving and fully automatic solution, Scanovus' automatic iron is the obvious choice for the home.

However, the steamer is still a great addition for quick refreshes and travel. Thanks to the four temperature settings, the automatic iron can now also take delicate fabrics into account, giving you the most flexible and gentle ironing solution – without compromising on efficiency.

So the question is: Do you want to make ironing faster – or do you want to get rid of it altogether?

Steamer vs. Automatic Iron – What Should You Choose?