Popsugar Living Home Shopping Useful Steamer Hack on TikTok No More Leaky Steamers! This TikTok Hack Is Too Good to Keep to Myself 14 June 2021 by Shelcy Joseph Image Source: Amazon As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Just when I was growing frustrated with my leaky Hilife Steamer ($26), TikTok came in and saved the day. It's no surprise considering the platform is a treasure trove of useful ideas, from the viral iPhone hack to game-changing rice water tips. I discovered a simple yet incredibly smart way to prevent the water from bursting all over your clothes, saving you cleaning time and making sure the process is smooth. Just throw a sock over it. Yes, it's that easy. Cover the vent holes with a random sock, and watch it soak up all the water that would've ended up on your clothes otherwise. Go ahead, shop our favourite steamers, and try this hack at home. Related: We Found Those $20 Pillow Slides That Keep Trending on TikTok, and OMG They're Comfy Steamer Hack @bylindsayalbanese Cool fashion hack #smarthacks #coolhacksforlife #steamerforclothes #fashionstylist #stylehack #fashionschool #clothinghack #laundryhacks #drycleaning ♬ SUNNY DAY - Matteo Rossanese You'll never have to worry about your steamer spilling water everywhere, thanks to this genius hack. Just cover the vent holes with a random odd sock, and ta-da! Hilife Steamer Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Shelcy Joseph This Hilife Steamer ($27) is a customer favourite with over 41,000 reviews. To start using it, remove the nozzle to fill the steamer, plug it in, and wait a couple minutes for the water to boil. It will pump steam through the vent holes, but watch out for occasional leaks. Overall, it has a solid performance for its price. Hilife Steamer $27 from amazon.com Buy Now MagicPro Portable Garment Steamer Image Source: amazon.com This MagicPro Portable Garment Steamer ($27) heats up in less than 30 seconds, and it smooths wrinkles quickly for a fresh and put-together look. MagicPro Portable Garment Steamer $27 from amazon.com Buy Now Polardo Garment Steamer Image Source: amazon.com With over 2,000 reviews and a 4.5-star rating, this Polardo Garment Steamer ($40) appears to be a solid investment. It always stays cool on the outside, so it can be placed on any surface. Polardo Garment Steamer $40 from amazon.com Buy Now Electrolux Compact Handheld Travel Garment and Fabric Steamer Image Source: amazon.com On business or personal trips, you'll refresh your clothes quickly and easily with this handy Electrolux Compact Handheld Travel Garment and Fabric Steamer ($40). Electrolux Compact Handheld Travel Garment and Fabric Steamer $40 from amazon.com Buy Now ShoppingHome Shopping