India, Aug. 14 -- If we think about it practically, can we really rely on our society presswala to pick up clothes for ironing and return them right on time? More importantly, there are plenty of fabrics and dresses you simply can't trust with a coal iron. One wrong move and the outfit is ruined. Even our regular irons have their limitations, for instance, clothes like a coat demand high-pressure ironing to tackle heavy fabrics, while delicate satins are at constant risk of scorching.

In moments that demand both care and speed, a garment steamer can come in handy. And to see if one could truly handle all these situations, I decided to try out the Philips STH5000 Handheld Garment Steamer priced at Rs.5,795/.

Philips STH5000 Garment Steam...