Since this is a travel product, it does work. Personally, I prefer a regular steamer over the travel product. For me, having to put the steamer so close to the clothing really doesn't serve a point. The upside is that you don't have to apply pressure. The head does bend which is helpful. I found that we had to use an ironing board to get the wrinkles out. With that said, if you travel a lot this should be a go to as you can't always trust the irons in the hotel rooms. The steamer is compact so it will not take up too much room in your luggage. It is also lite weight. If you are looking for a travel steamer that gets the job done, this is the perfect item for you.