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This powerful handheld garment steamer heats up quickly with 1600 watts of power, so you never have to wait.

What is the steam output of the chi handheld garment steamer for tough wrinkles?

For tough wrinkles, the MAX button blasts out wrinkles with 26 grams/minute of steam.

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STEAM PUMP FOR RELIABLE STEAM POWER and 2 MODES. The normal mode provides of this compact clothing steamer provides 18 grams/minute of continuous steam for most jobs. For tough wrinkles, the MAX button blasts out wrinkles with 26 grams/minute of steam.
READY TO STEAM IN SECONDS WITH 1600 WATTS OF POWER. This powerful handheld garment steamer heats up quickly so you never have to wait. It has 1600 watts of power for fast heat-up and excellent steam performance.
LARGE 300 ML CAPACITY WATER TANK. Steam away wrinkles on garments and fabrics around your home for a long time without refilling. The large water tank gives you plenty of steam time, and when its time to add water, the large opening makes filling easy.
ERGONOMIC HANDLE AND WELL-BALANCED WEIGHT FOR COMFORTABLE STEAMING. The ergonomic handle is easy to grasp and ensures that you can comfortably move and direct the steam right where you need it.
EXTRA-LONG 10 FT. CORD: With a longer cord, you'll be able to steam hard-to-rea

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The CHI Handheld Garment Steamer makes it easy to remove wrinkles from any fabric. It has a steam pump for reliable steam power along with 2 continuous steam modes: normal and MAX. Ready to steam in seconds. Includes large 300 ml water tank.

Best Seller Ranking	#2 in Steamers

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First Listed on Newegg	August 09, 2023

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The CHI 11590 is a 1,600-watt handheld garment steamer with two continuous steam settings, suited to people who want to smooth everyday clothing wrinkles and tackle tougher creases with a higher-steam mode.

Recommended For

People who want to smooth a few garments before work or an event can use its quick heat-up and continuous steam without setting up an ironing board.
Business travelers or cruise passengers who want to touch up clothes in a hotel room may value its handheld format; Best Buy reviewers describe packing it for trips and using it on travel clothes.
People steaming curtains or other fabrics around the home can benefit from the 10-foot cord, which gives more reach from an outlet.
Crochet makers who need a handheld steamer for blocking finished projects may find it useful; a verified Best Buy reviewer specifically reports using it for crochet blocking.

Real-World Use Scenarios

Before work or an event, smooth wrinkles from a hanging shirt, blouse, or dress; the steamer is positioned for garment touch-ups without setting up an ironing board.
When a garment has more stubborn wrinkles, use the higher steam mode and work over the area in repeated passes; customer feedback notes that some materials can need extra runs.
For a quick refresh of several everyday garments, steam items one after another before putting them away; the larger tank is intended to reduce interruptions for refilling during routine home use.
Refresh drapes or other fabric hanging around the home; the long cord is intended to make it easier to reach areas that are farther from an outlet.

Spec Summary

Attribute	Value
Best For	Removing wrinkles from clothing with a handheld garment steamer
Water Tank Capacity	300 ml capacity in a full-size water tank
Power And Heating	1600 W, 120 V, with a 30-second heat-up time
Controls And Operation	Touch control with manual operation; no automatic shutoff
Dimensions And Weight	5.31 × 3.78 × 10.67 inches; item weight 1.71 lb
Color And Style	Red, modern style
Model Identifiers	CHI Handheld Garment Steamer for Clothes, model 11590

Item#: 1BY-00D5-00002