My "new relationship" with the handheld steam ironing machine: A secret Weapon from crumpled to Full of Aura
I have to admit that in the past I have always been resistant to the word "ironing". It's not that I'm lazy.I honestly don’t get why the clothes hanging neatly in my closet end up looking like they just rolled out of the dryer on the wrong side of the bed.Especially those cotton-linen shirts, wrinkled like crumpled paper balls, make me question life every time I look in the mirror before going out.
Later, I tried several steam irons recommended by influencers / TikTok influencers - some had too small water reservoir, and a piece of clothing would run out of water halfway through ironing. Some are too big in size to be taken out at all. Some of the steam is too weak. When it comes out, it looks like it's being spoiled and can't even smooth the corners of the clothes at all. The most embarrassing thing was that once in a motel, I brought a "so-called portable" steam engine, but it stopped working within three minutes of being plugged in. That night, I had to wear a wrinkled dress to a friend's wedding, and those photos—let's just say they didn’t make it to Instagram.
It was not until I got the Nesugar G4 that I realized that "ironing" could really be fast, convenient and not annoying. It's not that I've suddenly become more diligent, but this handheld steam ironing machine really has something.
I want all three ironing modes!
What impressed me most about the G4 is its three different ironing methods: hanging ironing, flat ironing and pinch ironing. If you are like me and your wardrobe is filled with clothes of various materials and cuts, these three patterns are simply tailor-made for people like us who have a "a closet full of mixed fabrics".
Hanging ironing
The most commonly used one, of course, is the suspended type. For someone like me who often wears shirts and dresses on weekdays, I just hang up my clothes before going out in the morning, brush my teeth and steam them a few times. The corners of the clothes and the shoulder lines will immediately fit in without any skill. The steam in G4 is very uniform, so there's no need to constantly reheat one area. This saved me a lot of time.
Flat ironing
What kind of clothes are suitable for flat ironing? For example, for cotton T-shirts, loose shirts or the ruffles of trousers that need careful handling, I will directly lay the clothes flat on the table and iron them. Traditional steam irons basically can't achieve this, but the design of the G4 just allows me to use it as an iron. Its base is smooth and doesn't stick to the fabric, and the strength is also sufficient. After ironing once, the lines become straight, unlike some machines that still look wrinkled after ironing.
Clamping ironing
This mode is the most "magical" feature in my opinion, especially suitable for dealing with tough problems like suit cuffs and shirt collars. It can hold the fabric and iron it simultaneously on both sides. Not only does it double the efficiency, but it also fits it very well. The creases ironed are even straighser than those in dry cleaners. Every time I finish ironing my collar, I can't help but steal a few glances. It really gives me the illusion that a professional stylist is at home.
Usage experience: Lightweight, leak-proof, and no temper
The feel of the G4 also makes me very at ease. Although it is a handheld product, the weight distribution is very reasonable, and it won't cause wrist soreness even after long-term use. The first time I used it was in the morning when I was in a hurry to go out. I was holding the G4 in one hand and straightening my clothes in the other. Surprisingly, I didn't sprinkle any water on it at all and didn't burn myself either. You see, I'm a "clumsy person" who can even get a kitchen pot lid burned by steam.
One more point is particularly worth mentioning: It heats up extremely fast. I have calculated that it takes less than 15 seconds from electrification to steam output. This is simply a life-saving tool for someone like me who is so prone to procrastination. Sometimes when I have already changed my clothes and am about to go out, if I notice some creases on my skirt, I can still give it a quick "first aid" and won't miss the Uber time.
A good helper during business trips and travels
I'm actually not a "storage enthusiast", but I definitely can't stand having a messy suitcase either. The volume of the G4 is just right to fit into one corner of the carry-on suitcase, taking up no space and eliminating the worry of bumps during check-in. Every time I stay in a hotel, the first thing I do is take it out, plug it in to preheat, and then hang up the clothes I'm going to wear the next day to steam them. This feeling of "living a neat and orderly life" is even more soothing than taking a bath.
Last year, I went on a business trip to San Francisco. The Airbnb I stayed at didn't have an iron. Fortunately, I brought a G4. Otherwise, I would have really had to wear a crumpled suit to the meeting. When I was speaking in the meeting room and I saw my coworker across the table with one side of his collar sticking up, and I knew I’d made the right call.
Clothing compatibility: From silk to denim, it's all covered
There are probably half a dozen clothes of different textures in my wardrobe: silk, chiffon, knitted, denim, blended... In the past, the thought that each material needed to be matched with a different iron gave me a headache. However, the steam temperature and strength of G4 are very stable and not picky about clothes. I have tried pleating my husband's jeans and steaming the cuffs of my own silk shirt. It can handle both extremes, and there is no water stain left after ironing.
Small details add big points
The water reservoir capacity of G4 is just right. It's completely fine to iron three or four items at a time. Moreover, when filling with water, there will be no leakage, and there is no need to use the operation of a funnel. The base is stable and not afraid of toppling over. This is particularly important for people who have cats (My cat has a habit of knocking stuff off tables—classic feline behavior). And that hidden cable retraction design, I highly recommend! It can be stored neatly and neatly, without a tangled mess of wires all over the floor.
Final words
I once regarded "dressing decently" as a time-consuming and laborious thing. It wasn't until I used G4 that I realized it wasn't that I couldn't do it; it was just that I hadn't found the right method.
It has no complicated buttons, no exaggerated appearance, and not even any "black technology" gimmicks. But it is like a quiet yet reliable friend, quietly helping me prepare every piece of clothing properly. Nowadays, whenever I walk into the elevator, step into the office or show up at a friend's party wearing ironed clothes, I can feel that kind of confident power from the inside out.Now I walk into meetings, brunches, and dinner parties with clothes that say ‘I’ve got my life together’—even if I woke up 20 minutes ago.
