Smartek ST-50N Review

Smartek ST-50N Review

The purpose of this Smartek ST-50N Review is to describe the benefits and features of this handheld steamer in terms of design and performance and whether it is a steamer worth buying. Smartek is a USA company which specializes in garment care products and they’re known for making economical household products with unique designs.

When you buy the Smartek ST-50N, you will own a product that’s described as a powerful handheld garment steamer. In fact, it does deliver a forceful blast of steam with 800-watts of power.  Don’t let the steam force confuse you because if there was one word chosen to describe the ST-50N, it would be, “efficient.” This steamer performs complete wrinkle removal in no time flat, but don’t expect it to replace the dry cleaners. It has the power capacity to provide full benefits of a traditional steamer, which includes deodorizing and disinfecting is ideal for wrinkle removal on every fabric, be it garments, upholstery, beddings, curtains and draperies and more.  Even with this efficient power it is still a compact unit and because of the small size water tank you will be limited to the number of garments that can be steamed at one session.

This handheld steamer is available for an average retail price of under $30.

Many garment steamers are referred to as compact, when in fact they’re not. This isn’t the case with the ST-50N as it really is petite. As way of comparison, the size of the unit bears a striking resemblance to that of a traditional teapot, complete with handle and spout – let’s look into this steamer further to see if you will get all steamed up and want to shout.

Smartek ST-50N Design

The lightweight, compact Smartek ST-50N is designed to quickly handle small garments. It is possible to steam all types of fabrics, but it will require additional time for anything with a lot of material, such as drapes, bedding or tablecloths. Due to the fact that the tiny built-in water reservoir is only designed for 13 ounces (384ml) of water, you may have to refill before completing your task.  There’s a convenient clear water level indicator to determine when it’s full.

Because of its compact size, the unit does not require a lot of accessories and the only ones included are a measuring cup, lint remover and two fabric brushes.  The accessories are of poor quality and at best were sometimes difficult to attach without using a little muscle, but we did have concerns of them breaking.

Although the Smartek ST-50N doesn’t feature an ergonomic design, the handle does have an easy grip and it is always cool.

The dimensions for this garment steamer are 10″ Height x 3″ Width x 6″ Depth.

Smartek ST-50N Performance

This unit is not designed to handle commercial steaming. It is convenient for travelers, if you need to quickly do one or two garments or just need a touchup before going out.

Overall the ST-50N produced sufficient steam to get rid of wrinkles but the overall quality of the steamer leaves a little to be desired.  We tested this unit with both distilled and tap water to see if there was a performance difference and we were not able to get any extra steam out of it.

During our Smartek ST-50N review we found it worked well for some lighter weight clothing items but don’t confuse this for a larger steamer which can handle all types of garments and multiple items before refilling the reservoir. The water reservoir of ST-50N needs to be refilled often in order to complete one article of clothing.  One of the benefits of this garment steamer is that it does not leave scorched or burn marks like an iron, when it does make prolonged contact with the fabric. We found to achieve the best results, the application of steam must be applied directly onto the garment in order to release the wrinkle. For bulky items or long garments wrinkle removal does take longer because of the power of the unit.

If water is left in the unit after use for prolonged periods, it will create rust and thus the steamer could leave brown spots on clothing and eventually become inoperable due to buildup, so be sure to empty after each time.

The Smartek ST-50N performance would best be described as average as it works best for a person who has a few items to steam as opposed to an entire wardrobe.  We see the best use for the home is in the laundry room next to the dryer to quickly steam out the wrinkles and then use a bigger steam press for larger jobs.  One useful function for this steamer would be for ornate beaded or sequined garments as it will glide over and won’t damage or break buttons.  This steamer also makes itself at for for business travelers because it doesn’t take up a lot of space inside of a small suitcase. The lightweight design makes it perfect on the go, to touch-up business attire before important meetings.

For a recommendation for a great compact steamer look to the DB Tech Steamer Review.

Smartek ST-50N Best Prices

Shops		Product	Price
		Handheld Steamer (White) (11"H x 6"W x 3"L) Make steaming a breeze with this efficient compact steamer. This powerful model emits 800 watts of continuous steam, removing even the most stubborn	Too Low to Display	Go to Store
Studica		Smartek ST-50N Handheld Steamer Make steaming a breeze with this efficient compact steamer. This powerful model emits 800 watts of continuous steam, removing even the most	$29.99	Go to Store
		Smartek ST-50N Powerful Compact Handheld Continuous Steam Fabric and Garment Steamer ST50N, 800W, 13oz WaterLevel ID, Freshen Remove Wrinkles Odor UL Includes lint remover head, two fabric brushes and measuring spout. Ideal for drapery, bedding, upholstery and garments, Moves smoothly over sequins,	$29.99	Go to Store
Sears		ST-50N Portable Fabric Steamer Smartek USA ST-50N Portable Fabric Steamer ST-50N Fabric Steamers	$47.99	Go to Store

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