If you love perfectly pressed seams and confidence knowing your clothing will be spotless, a steam washing machine is something to consider. A combination of steam and water cleanses your laundry to the perfect amount. Steam lifts wrinkles from your clothing, sanitizes fabrics, and allows for detergent to sink deeper into your linens. Instead of ironing your shirts before work, sit down and have your cup of coffee and let your washer do the hard work.
Our Guide
What Are the Benefits of the Steam Cycle?
Follow along as our experts answer some of the biggest questions users have with steam machines. Then, we’ll take a deep dive into a few of the best steam washing machines.
What is the Steam Cycle?
The steam cycle is an enhanced option that combines heat and water to create the perfect amount of steam for your clothing. Since this cycle uses heat to launder, your clothing relaxes its fibers to allow for the most effective water absorption. This system expunges excess dirt, grime, and stains in a way regular washers couldn’t do. The steam cycle on your washer is a gentle and safe way to provide your laundry with effective heat to reduce wrinkles and stains without the worry of shrinking.
Benefits of Using the Steam Cycle
A steam cycle doesn’t just reduce wrinkles. There are actually quite a few benefits that most don’t know when it comes to a steam washer.
Eco-friendly
A steam washer requires less water to perform its duties since the heat does most of the work. A typical steam washer will use nine fewer gallons of water than your average washing machine. When your washing machine uses fewer gallons of water, it also saves on energy. The eco-friendly benefits of a steam washing machine gives you fresher laundry and more savings in your pocket.
Germ-killer and allergy alleviator
The steam in this cycle kills odor-causing bacteria through its heat technology. Since your laundry relaxes into a sauna of warmth, the fibers relax, and bacteria hidden within the threads are removed. Steam is also an amazing way to alleviate allergens from clothing. If you find yourself sneezing or inhaling your cat’s hair constantly, your steam machine will remove dust mites and allergens, leaving you healthier and happier.
Freshen up your laundry
When you want to wear an item, but it needs that extra pick-me-up, just throw it in your steam machine. It’ll feel warm and fresh resulting in less wear on your clothing. This perk is especially great on wools and silks.
Steam Washing Machines
Here are three innovative models our experts consider the best steam washing machines of the year. Discover our favorite steam washing machines below.
Best Overall Steam Machine: GE® 4.8 Cu. Ft. White Smart Front Load Washer (GFW650SSNWW)
GE's large capacity steam washer is able to accommodate any of your washing needs with 4.8 cu. ft. of capacity. Steam-sanitize towels, sheets, and clothing easily with 12 personalized cycles. GE’s innovative PowerSteam technology also gives you the opportunity to wash and dry small loads of laundry in your washer without having to use your dryer. Sanitize fabrics with GE’s revolutionary cycle that kills 99 percent of common bacteria and dust mites.
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Best Budget Steam Machine: Maytag® 4.5 Cu. Ft. White Front Load Washer (MHW8200FW)
Maytag's steam washer is jam-packed with steam cycle goodies. From its Winkles Control Cycle that prevents any creases with warm water and low spin speeds to Maytag’s heavy-duty PowerWash Cycle, this steam washer has it all. On top of these steam features, don’t worry about being late to transfer your laundry to the dryer with the Fresh Hold option. It tumbles your load and circulates fresh air to keep mildew and funky smells away from your freshly steamed laundry (for up to 12 hours).
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Best Splurge Steam Machine: LG 5.0 Cu. Ft. White Mega Capacity Smart Wi-Fi Enabled Front Load Washer (WM4200HWA)
This large capacity LG steam washer offers smart technology that takes the guesswork out of doing your laundry. Whether you have delicates or silks to steam wash, LG’s innovative AI fabric sensors read your fabrics and chooses the best steaming heat and times for your clothing. An added bonus is this LG steam washer is asthma and allergy foundation certified. The AAFA ensures over 95 percent of pet dander, dust, and various allergens are removed from your laundry via the power of steam.
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Steam FAQ
When to use the steam cycle?
A: The best times to use your steam cycle is when you have tough stains, ingrained odors, or delicate laundry that needs a thorough cleaning. Other times to use this cycle is when you need to give your dress a quick refresher or don’t have an iron and want that fresh-pressed presence.
Can steam washers damage clothes?
A: Most fabrics will benefit greatly from using a steam washer. Wools, synthetic blends, cashmere, silk, and other delicate fabrics will do great. Fabrics like suede, waxed clothing, or anything plastic may get damaged. If you’re worried about the steam cycle shrinking clothes, you shouldn’t be. Steam washing machines handle clothing with great delicacy, so there’s no need to fear this setting with your silk dress or shirt.
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