Option | Price (CAD) | Type | Key features | Best for

Dash 150GH | 85 | Portable | Ceramic soleplate, micro-pump dry steam, refill while in use | Touch ups at home

Esteam Jiffy Travel | 165 | Portable | 600 W, ready in 1 minute, 15 minutes of steam per filling, 9 ft cord, black or pink | Travel and small shops

Vivio 120GC Pro | 320 | Portable | 1300 W brass element, fabric brush | Daily use in a small store

Vivio 550GC Professional | 395 | Portable | Super-Flex hose, brass fittings, anti-spill cap | Heavier daily use

Jiffy J-2000 | 460 | Floor | 5.5 ft hose, ready in 1 minute, polymer housing, stainless or plastic handle | Busy retail floor

Jiffy J-2 | 490 | Floor | Die cast aluminum housing, plastic or metal handle | Retail with a sturdier body

Jiffy J-4000 Pro-Line | 590 | Floor | Standby and steam settings, stainless internal boiler, sight gauge, metal or plastic handle | Heavy, all-day use

All three Jiffy floor models share a 5.5 ft hose, brass couplings, swivel casters and a 7 ft cord.

Parts and repairs: Hoses 165.99 to 175, thermostat for J-2 and J-2000 37, rotary switch for J-4000 59, switch 45, bottle with valve cap 45, rod set 95, cleaner 90, travel adaptor 48. Repair service 65. Call +1 705-333-1250 if unsure which part fits.

Advice: A few garments a day: portable. All day in a store: a Jiffy floor model. The J-4000 suits the heaviest use. The J-2000 and J-2 are both ready in about a minute.