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What I Tested...
The Nori Cloud Max ($138)
Why I Tested...
How I Tested...
I used the Nori Cloud Max over a period of two months for office clothes, everyday attire, nights out, and wedding events as a way to test every fabric I own.
Test Results...
Ease of use. It has buttons that are extremely clear and simple to use, including one that actually controls steam flow. This helped conserve water and made it overall safer to use, which I appreciate. The water tank is easy to remove and clean, and it dries in between uses very well. I haven’t experienced any build-up after two months of use, even though I live in an area with very hard water.
Drippage. The water tank sits securely in the steamer when locked in. I experienced zero drippage while using the two steam levels (normal and max). My old steamer always spit out water, which stressed me out when I was steaming more delicate fabrics. This steamer doesn't do that.
Effectiveness. The normal steam level was strong enough to de-wrinkle the majority of my clothes. I used the max steam level for tougher fabrics I usually have to iron, which saved me a ton of time and energy. I would consider this press highly effective for eliminating wrinkles.
Vacuum option. The steamer also has a vacuum suction option, which turned out to be a game changer. My most wrinkle-prone garments — particularly ones I threw into my suitcase without folding — looked professionally pressed after only three or four swipes while using vacuum mode.
Sidenotes...
Travel-friendliness. This portable steamer is advertised as a “travel-friendly” option. In my opinion, it’s not. I found it to be very bulky, even if I carved out enough space in my suitcase. It has a lot of heft to it and with the rising costs of checked bags, I didn’t think it was worth lugging around.
The Fine Details...
The Nori Cloud Max ($138)