Will this unit steam (or leak?) if used in a horizontal position as if you were ironing and the garment was on a board?
606579
It will steam in any position very well. I haven't experienced any leaks but have not used it the way you describe.
606580
I don't believe it will. I have used it that way and have not had that problem.
606581
My previous experience with steaming horizontally is that the hose will kink, sputter & slow down the steaming process. I've then held the hose vertically for it to clear & continued on. I think this is pretty much a universal problem with all steamers.Steaming vertically will be your best option.
1790100
I have never suffered leakage on ironing. The iron only makes a noise when it is reheating the water to produce more steam.
397861
The water goes in right above the two steam and spray buttons. I took it to my quilt retreat last fall, and it worked very well. I also use it right next to my sewing machine when I don't want to get up and go to my regular iron each time.
2125652
In the directions, it says you can use it as a vertical steamer if you pull down on the item being steamed. I have not tried it myself but this is a great iron and steams well on a flat surface.
2125026
The steamer is constructed for vertical use. The slightest tilt and there is a risk of sputtering and leaking.
1218824
Mine didn't affect the floor because I couldn't achieve enough steam. I ended up returning it.
2134557
Also if you use it regularly place towels under it or inside to draw up excess water! Bc if all the steam is retained water accumulates inside
531811
This machine puts off a lot of steam. It does a fantastic job but unless your house is very dry, I think that you would be left with a fairly damp comforter if it's not hanging up where it can get air to both sides.
995791
Indo but I don't steam on it. I love ironing finished quilts on it as they don't drag on the floor. I use a spray bottle to get the creases out.
2111069
I haven't noticed that. I've been using it for awhile. If I fill it too high there is too much steam and makes the garment wet, other than that I haven't picked up my iron since I bought it.
1923599
This steamer is meant to steam fabrics and works best if used vertically. I am not sure it would work on a floor as that surface is horizontal to the steamer tank.
531816
i've tried it before. sometimes it works - sometimes it drips water because the head of the steamer istoo low. if there was a way that someone could hold the comforter vertical while you steamed it would probably work better. personally, i'd take it to a laundromat - lightly dampen the fabric (if it's ok with water) and tumble it for about 10 minutes. i haven't been to a laundromat in decades, but i remember thattheir dryers were much larger than a household dryer.
1260840
I would not use this item to steam clothing. Although I suppose it is possible, I had not really thought about it. You would need a wider attachment than is included. It is really made for cleaning.
458076
Yes that is correct. This is not really a garment steamer. I use mine to steam and reshape hats.
2001614
While it'll work in a horizontal position, I'd expect some lint to gradually accumulate on whatever surface is on the bottom. This could make it harder to move the flap between indoor and outdoor positions. I'd check it periodically, especially in the warmer weather. My guess is you're unlikely to spend much more than 5 minutes a year on this task. While setting the unit on it's back so it blew air upwards would solve this problem I don't think I'd want to be blowing lots of moist hot air against the wall, and that position would make it tougher to see the screen.
2013188
Hi Susie, No, and that is the problem with this one that I bought. After about 6 weeks, I did have to hold on to the button that is 3/4 down to keep the steam going. Prior to that, the steam came out on its' own. Very comfortable on my back, and the triangular shape gets into corners nicely.
1868842
This humidifier works by evaporating water as it runs down a spongy panel. If the unit were horizontal, gravity wouldn't pull the water down along the panel and into the drain, so it seems pretty clear to me that it couldn't be used on the horizontal.