Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220 review

About the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie

The Steam Genie 27220 is a handheld steamer that needs no iron or board. The brand says it works on clothes left on the hanger, duvets, upholstery and rugs. It heats up in about 45 seconds, and the brand gives its steam output as 28g.

The tank holds 200ml and gives up to seven minutes of steam per fill. The brand lists it at 293mm tall, 144mm long and 223mm wide, and describes it as compact enough for travel.

Three attachments come with it: a removable delicate tool for finer fabrics, an upholstery attachment and a separate lint brush. The brand's page does not give a full box inventory, so check the box contents before relying on anything else being included.

What owners report about the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie

We found little owner feedback for this exact model that we could open and read, so we are not summarising what owners say.

Who the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie suits

It suits anyone who wants a low-effort steamer for shirts, blouses, curtains and the odd sofa cover, and who is happy to refill the tank partway through a larger job. Seven minutes per fill covers a few garments, not a whole wardrobe.

Look elsewhere if you want something small enough for a pocket: the Tefal Pure Pop DT2026 is far more compact. For thick fabrics or stubborn creases, the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Aroma 28040 or the Tefal Pure Tex DT9530G0 are the stronger picks. For a stack of shirts or bedding in one go, the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 has a much bigger tank.

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