I wanted an alternative to using a spray water bottle for getting out minor wrinkles in clothes, and I figured this steamer might do the trick. It does create steam, and seems to be working properly, but it wasn't enough to actually get any wrinkles out... unless you want to stand there steaming until you've actually drenched the item.Squirt bottle that does the trick - $1Steamer that is only taking up space in my house - $25Your choice.