Latest reviews about Tobi Steamer

Chinabear008 says "Not as great as in the ads!" about Tobi Steamer

Chinabear008 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:20:43 GMT

I actually didn't purchase this since I wanted to try it before buying. I borrowed it from my friend who had stopped using it one week after buying it. The whole setup process was fairly simple, and getting it to work was not complicated. However, for the uses that it is advertised for, it didn't do a very good job. I attempted using it to clean and iron some drapes which it was not able to do. I used to steam clean our mattress which I am not sure it did a good job of since it didn't help make the mattress smell any better. It did a sufficient job on dress shirts but on some that were extremely creased it had quite a bit of trouble! I am not sure I would ever pay that much for a machine that doesn't live up to its promises and I promptly returned it to my friend who is still paying it off! Honestly, you'd be better off taking out that old iron and pressing everything the old way. You'd waste much less time and money, that's for sure!

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SusanLangoFrank says "Do Not Waste Your Money on This Steamer" about Tobi Steamer

SusanLangoFrank — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:31:10 GMT

The money I spent on a Tobi is the worst way to spend money. It is awkward to work. I did find a makeshift solution to steaming the bottom of clothes: a plastic tipped pair of tongs. The Tobi sputters water frequently, leaving streaks of water on items. The stand is junk...does not stay up when tightening the locking mechanisms. It is not easy to put away store. I thought it was just me, but after reading all of these negative reviews, I think we should collectively bring forth a class action suit. Tobi is misrepresented & overpriced. It is very difficult to use, operate, fill, maintain & store. Would recommend another buyer to shop at local stores for a better steamer.

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jeanniesifonte says "Tobi Steamer" about Tobi Steamer

jeanniesifonte — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:31:38 GMT

I purchased the unit one year ago. I need to replace a part that broke and the Tobi refuses to let me pay for the part $14.95 unless I purchase a three year warranty for the entire unit for more money. I don't understand. I only want the part and I am willing to pay for it. Under no circumstances will they sell you the part.

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ladywestrich says "Dangerous Junk!" about Tobi Steamer

ladywestrich — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:39:27 GMT

I saw the infomercials about the Tobi and when the portable/travel size became available at my local department store I purchased one. My fiancee often has to wear a dress shirt, pants, and tie to work (and he travels for business) so I thought this would be an ideal product for us to have in our home. I hate ironing! It is such a hassle to drag out the board and heat up the iron, very time consuming. I thought this product would save me time and impress me but I was wrong! I read the entire instruction manual and proceeded to fill the Tobi with the required amount of water. I plugged it in and it heated up very quickly so I held up a heavy cotton dress shirt and began pumping the steam button, as directed in the manual...the results were comical and somewhat dangerous! Some steam did indeed come out of the machine as well as an alarming burning smell and a very hot handle, water was spitting everywhere (I mean everywhere..on me, the floor, the wall, the shirt, etc.) and the shirt almost...

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susiebell says "love it" about Tobi Steamer

susiebell — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:53:32 GMT

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FlyontheWall says "Tobi Steamer is a SCAM - Consumer BEWARE !!!!" about Tobi Steamer

FlyontheWall — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:44:00 GMT

When I saw the infomercial I thought the product would save me lots of time ironing my shirts...once I got the product, it took me the same time and even longer to do my shirts and the result wasn't even comparable to an iron...I decided to return the product and shipped it out (amazingly I was able to put everything back in their boxes) on Dec 3/08...I am still waiting for my credit...I have called numerous times their Customer Service and I cannot believe them...they continuously hang up, put you on hold for ever and give you a bunch of run arounds...THIS FEELS SO MUCH LIKE A SCAM !!! It is now Jan 20/09, a day of "Change", but one thing for sure doesn't change...the Customer Service for the Tobi Steamer !!! This company should be shut down !!!...

Gaby090902 says "I love the Tobi steamer" about Tobi Steamer

Gaby090902 — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:59:15 GMT

When I saw the tobi add, I knew it was for me. My daughter gave it to me for my birthday. I am in love with it. I do not like wrinkle cloth but hate to iron and come up with another wrinkle, the Tobi steams the cloth beautiful.

I will recommend it to everybody who likes to dress up neat.

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sabiruzzaman says "P O O O O O O R" about Tobi Steamer

sabiruzzaman — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:32:15 GMT

July 26, 2008. Saw the TV-ad, called to order, and changed mind not to order.

Bruce called me back from Tobi HQ at 11:00am, offered me better deal. I accepted and ordered amount is US$127.63. Order Date: July 26, 2008. Order Confirmation #: 6543839

(1) Aug 12, 2008

Product didn't arrive. Sent an e-mail enquiry at 8:07pm asking for the status. No reply received.

I checked with my post office few times to see if they got anything in my name. No news.

(2) Aug 14, 2008 at 12:00pm

Called Customer Service. They said they sent the parcel on June 30, 2008 and confirmed me that parcel arrived at my local post office today, which I should get my tomorrow.

I checked with my post office few times to see if they got anything in my name. No news.

(3) Aug 19, 2008 at 12:35pm

Called Customer Service. They said they sent the parcel on June 30, 2008 by Purolator vide GNT200001540. We found that parcel was sent to Windsor, though my address was right. They said they'd...

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curiousgeorge says "You have to be crazy to order any of the junk advertized on TV" about Tobi Steamer

curiousgeorge — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:29:00 GMT

I'm not crazy but always curious. Watch the commercial, the collars are always beautifully ironed before they hang them up to demonstrate the product. I imagine there might be some 'interesting' photography going on too.
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rpm3257 says "The Tobi Hand Held- not as good as I'd like" about Tobi Steamer

rpm3257 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:26:54 GMT

The hand held Tobi did not work any like I thought it would. I didn't see any of the wrinkles on my clothes go away. The only thing the Tobi did was wet my clothes with steaming hot water. I tried it several times and followed the directions but it just wouldn't work. I can't wait to take it back to the store....

JohnSmith222 says "Absolutely a Waste of Money and Time" about Tobi Steamer

JohnSmith222 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:37:45 GMT

I bought the TOBI a month ago, and since then-it has caused nothing but grief and pain.

The first time I tried it, I had filled up the water tank. Next, I had proceeded to bring it out to the floor and steam some clothes. (Five times faster of course!) I turn it on, only to discover a massive puddle of water all over my hardwood floor. I had put it on a table, and wiped it all up, only to discover another pool of water on my table. After doing all this cleaning, I brang it upstairs to try it out on some pillows. (With a TOWEL under it this time)

By this time, I am angry enough with the TOBI. I plug it in again and try to steam a pillow, but of course the steam doesn't come out. I figured that I had to hold it above the TOBI, as steam rises. I do this, only to have the boiling hot water drop on my hand-burning it. I have now learned that the TOBI is not only a waste of time and money, but it is a safety hazard as well.

I would never recommend this awful product to anyone.

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Dexter says "Tobi Steamer--Don't Buy it!" about Tobi Steamer

Dexter — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:09:09 GMT

The Tobi Steamer is extremely disappointing. It does not remove wrinkles well, and worst of all, it spits hot water onto the garment. One of their agents said their customer service line is for sales only. If you call to ask for help with the product once you have it, they can do little to help because they're not trained to troubleshot. After being on hold for a while, the agent returned to suggest that I clean the product according its manual. I did, and it continued to spit water onto the garment. It's brand new and since I only used distilled water with the unit, there shouldn't be any problems with mineral deposits. Also, it's garment stand is very rickety. Bottom line: save your money. It's not worth it.

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Retiredesq says "Don't Buy It!" about Tobi Steamer

Retiredesq — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:19:19 GMT

It sounds good but unfortunately I found that the stand is very flimsy, it's impossible to steam the bottom of a garment, i.e. slacks, and the wrinkles don't come out like they do in the infomercial and despite following all directions, water dripped out and wet the garments. I just returned it after convincing their customer service representative that I did not want to keep trying it for another month and that I did not want a good deal on an air purifier. I am waiting for a credit to my charge....

ejbmail says "Total CRAP and avery bad company !! NO !! NO !! NO!!" about Tobi Steamer

ejbmail — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:02:34 GMT

I received this product and found that it did not put off enough steam at all. When held up to a shirt you could not see any steam come through the shirt at all. Apparently the one on TV is a different product.

This product was given to me for a Xmas gift and when I decided NOT to keep it I called the company and obtained an RMA number and shipped the product back at MY COST and was not told of any time frame for the receipt. Now a month latter I call and they advised they canceled my RMA and are shipping the product back to me.

So apparently I stuck with this Piece of CRAP.

Don’t make the same mistake STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AS WELL AS THIS COMPANY.

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wetkisses47 says "This is great!!!" about Tobi Steamer

wetkisses47 — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:45:55 GMT

This proudect is great , I've never seen a better way to do loads of ironing, fast, compact, and also cleans beds, kills 90% of dust mites,cleans pillows, and drapes ,curtains,also made for cleaning furnerture, and adds freshness as it cleans, needs no ,chemicials, to clean .just water,so it very safe for our planet....