Tefal handheld garment steamer review: We put the Access Minute DT7050G0 to the test
THE Tefal Access Minute garment steamer is designed for international travel and comes with lots of accessories.
But we have mixed feelings about the product - read on to find out why.
- Tefal Access Minute handheld garment steamer, £69 from AO.com - buy here
Tefal Access Minute handheld garment steamer: Quick summary
The Tefal Access Minute DT7050G0 is the brand’s garment steamer that’s designed for international travel.
It’s dual voltage - 120V or 240V - so you can use it in more than one country without having to worry about getting a voltage converter.
You also get a handful of accessories so you can use it on different outfits.
But while the idea is good, we’re not quite sure the device quite stacks up to its full potential.
Not all is lost but its usefulness will depend on the type of garment you want to press.
Overall rating: 3.5/5
- Key features: 4/5
- Setup: 5/5
- Usage: 2/5
- Maintenance: 3/5
Pros:
- Dual voltage for international use
- Sizeable water tank
- Easy to put down during use
- Comes with lots of accessories
Cons:
- Big and heavy
- Not as effective on some fabrics
- Can cause excessive dampness
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Tefal Access Minute handheld garment steamer: Full review
- Tefal Access Minute handheld garment steamer, £69 from AO.com -
Key features:
The Tefal Access Minute garment steamer has a few great features, including:
Setup:
There’s minimal set up when it comes to the Tefal Access Minute garment steamer.
The water tank is locked into place so you have to press the release button before removing it.
The steam cover we found quite useful for more delicate fabrics, as it protects your clothes from any impurities and water drips, which can be a problem.
The fabric brush attachment is supposed to help the steam penetrate deeper - we think it’s meant for thicker fabrics, although Tefal doesn’t specify - but it didn’t make a huge difference for us.
There’s also a foldable door hook, which is quite handy if you’re travelling or if you don’t already have hooks at home.
We think the Tefal Access Minute garment steamer is a great idea but for a travel steamer, it’s actually quite big and bulky.
If we’re going on a longer trip, we might be tempted to bring it with us, but otherwise we think it’s best suited for the home.
We would also only recommend it for thinner fabrics as it hasn’t been great at smoothing out creases from thicker fabrics.
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That said, if you’re looking for a steamer to sanitise and deodorise rather than smooth out wrinkles, this is a great option.
The large 150ml will allow you to run the device for up to eight minutes, which is ideal if you want to tackle bigger items like curtains.