--- title: "Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220 review" description: "Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220 review: the 200ml tank, steam time, heat-up, attachments and size, plus who it suits and answers to common questions." canonical: https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/russell-hobbs-steam-genie-27220/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-10 score: 8.3 --- # Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220 review > **Our verdict:** The Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220 ranks 4th of the 10 garment steamers we compare, with 8.3 out of 10. No. 4 of 10 in our [garment steamers ranking](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.3 out of 10** The Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220 is a handheld clothes steamer with a 200ml removable tank and three attachments. It suits people who want quick touch-ups on shirts, curtains and upholstery without an ironing board. Why it's here: - 200ml removable tank gives up to seven minutes of steam - Delicate tool, upholstery attachment and lint brush included - Auto shut-off and a power indicator - Ready to use in around 45 seconds Keep in mind: - Bulkier than pocket-size models, at roughly 29cm tall and 22cm deep - Seven minutes per fill means a refill partway through a big load - Retailer listings disagree on its wattage, so check the box [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B2DMZ6JR) ## Why the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie scores 8.3 - How happy owners are: 6th of 10 - How many rated it: 3rd of 10 - How new it is: 6th of 10 ### Level with the Breville EliteTEMP VIN432 The Breville EliteTEMP VIN432 and the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220 score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Breville EliteTEMP VIN432 goes first because it is the newer design. ## 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. ### Key specs - Tank capacity: 200ml - Steam time per fill: Up to 7 minutes - Heat-up time: About 45 seconds - Steam output: 28g - Height: 29.3cm - Length: 14.4cm - Width: 22.3cm - Attachments: Delicate tool, upholstery attachment, lint brush ## 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. ## Questions about the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie ### How long does the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220 take to heat up? About 45 seconds, according to Russell Hobbs. ### How long does the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220 steam for? Up to seven minutes on a full 200ml tank. After that you refill it. ### What attachments come with the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220? Three: a removable delicate tool for finer fabrics, an upholstery attachment and a separate lint brush. ### How big is the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220? Russell Hobbs gives it as 293mm tall, 144mm long and 223mm wide. ### Can you use the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220 on hanging clothes? Yes. Russell Hobbs says it needs no iron or board and can be used on clothes on the hanger, as well as on duvets, upholstery and rugs. ## All 10 garment steamers, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Tefal Pure Pop DT2026](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/tefal-pure-pop-dt2026/) | 8.5 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Philips 5000 Series Handheld Steamer STH5020/40](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/philips-5000-series-sth5020-40/) | 8.4 | | | 3 | [Breville EliteTEMP VIN432](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/breville-elitetemp-vin432/) | 8.3 | | | 4 | **Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220** (this review) | 8.3 | | | 5 | [Tefal Pure Tex DT9530G0](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/tefal-pure-tex-dt9530g0/) | 8.3 | Best Premium | | 6 | [Fridja F10 Handheld Clothes Steamer](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/fridja-f10/) | 8.3 | | | 7 | [Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Aroma 28040](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/russell-hobbs-steam-genie-aroma-28040/) | 8.2 | | | 8 | [Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/russell-hobbs-steam-genie-maestro-27600/) | 8.1 | | | 9 | [Swan SI12020N Handheld Garment Steamer](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/swan-si12020n/) | 8.1 | Best Budget | | 10 | [Tefal AeroSteam DT9810G0](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/tefal-aerosteam-dt9810g0/) | 7.9 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 23 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Russell Hobbs UK: Steam Genie Handheld Clothes Steamer 27220](https://uk.russellhobbs.com/steam-genie-handheld-clothes-steamer-27220) - [Jidipi: Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Handheld Clothes Steamer listing](https://electronics.jidipi.com/d00111848/en/russellhobbs-steam-genie-handheld-clothes-steamer) - [Multitronic: Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220-56 listing](https://multitronic.fi/en/products/4380964/russell-hobbs-steam-genie-27220-56--vaatehoyrystin--1800-w--0-2-l--sininen) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/russell-hobbs-steam-genie-27220/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md