Conair Easy Care 5000 CGS28BA review
Freestanding garment steamer. Priced at $150.
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Type
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Whether the garment steamer is handheld or freestanding.
- Freestanding
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Recommended
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We recommend freestanding garment steamers with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 80%. We recommend handheld garment steamers with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 75%.
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CHOICE Expert Rating
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This overall score is made up of performance (70%) and ease of use (30%).
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Performance score
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We assess how effective the garment steamers are at removing creases. We use synthetic organza, silk, wool, a cotton shirt, denim jeans, a poly-cotton shirt, dresses and curtains for this test.
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Ease of use score
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We check how easy it is to fill the water tank, how comfortable the iron is to hold, the convenience of the hose, the functionality of the hanger and how easy the controls are to use.
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Organza score
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We test how well the garment steamer smooths out creases from organza.
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Silk score
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We test how well the garment steamer smooths out creases from silk.
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Wool score
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We test how well the garment steamer smooths out creases from wool.
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Cotton score
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We test how well the garment steamer smooths out creases from cotton.
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Denim score
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We test how well the garment steamer smooths out creases from denim.
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Linen score
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We test how well the garment steamer smooths out creases from linen.
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Poly-cotton shirt score
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We test how well the garment steamer smooths out creases from a poly-cotton blend shirt.
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Dress (100% silk) score
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We test how well the garment steamer smooths out creases from a 100% silk dress.
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Dress (100% polyester) score
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We test how well the garment steamer smooths out creases from a 100% polyester dress.
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Curtain (cotton) score
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We see how well the steamer removes creases from a cotton curtain.
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Curtain (polyester) score
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We see how well the steamer removes creases from a polyester curtain.
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Shop Ethical rating
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Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.
- D
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Country of origin
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The claimed country of origin.
- China
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Warranty
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This is the manufacturer's stated warranty.
- Not recorded
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Availability
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'Tested model' refers to garment steamers that are currently available in shops and online, while 'Discontinued model' refers to garment steamers that are no longer available in shops, but may be available second-hand.
- Discontinued model
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Price
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The manufacturer's recommended retail price at the time of testing.
- $150
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Tank capacity (L)
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How much water the tank can hold. Handheld steamers have a far smaller capacity and will need refilling more often.
- 2.5
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Heat-up time
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The claimed time it takes for the appliance to heat up.
- 1 min
- Cord length (m)
- 1.8
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Hose length (m)
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The length of the hose for freestanding models. Handheld models don't have a hose.
- 1.5
- Total weight (kg)
- 3.7
- Stated wattage (W)
- 1500
- Website
- conairaustralia.com.au
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Variable steam
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How many steam settings the appliance has.
- 2 settings
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Wheels
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Wheels make a freestanding model easier to move around. Handheld models don't have wheels.
- Yes
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Telescopic pole
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Handy to collapse down for storage.
- Yes
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Coat hanger
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A coat hanger usually comes with clips and helps you keep the garment in place while steaming.
- Yes