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T-Fal DT7050 Access Steam Minute Travel, versatile handheld steamer, steam iron, refresh, sanitize clothes, couch covers, curtains, Blue/White

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• Access Minute Travel is an easy-to-use handheld steamer that helps you look great in no time. This compact tool delivers smooth results – without the stress! Now you can handle everything from last-minute touch-ups and everyday steaming. Experience effortless garment care with Access Minute Travel!
• Compact dual voltage (120V/240V) Steamer ideal for international travel
• 45 Secs heat-up and 17g/min output to refresh and sanitize clothes in a flash
• One setting safe for all fabrics, 0.15L removable tank (8Mins’ use) and 2m cord
• With door hook, fabric brush and steam bonnet accessories, plus travel bag
• CONVENIENT: Includes three handy accessories: a fabric brush designed for steaming heavier fabrics; a steam bonnet for delicates; and a door hook for great results anywhere

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Look Great Just in Time – Anywhere!

Keep your clothes looking great at home or on the road with the T-fal Access Steam Travel handheld steamer. Dual voltage (120V/240V) means you can use it anywhere in the world. Plus, at 24.5cm tall, it’ll fit in your suitcase. It even comes with a travel bag for easy storage.

Steam ready in 45 seconds, it pumps out 17g of steam per minute to relax creases and refresh clothes, fast. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, Access Steam Travel will have you looking great just in time.

It’s got one simple steam setting that’s safe for all fabrics* and a 0.15L tank for up to 8 minutes of continuous use. Meanwhile, the flat base means you can set it down safely, without it toppling over. It also comes with three handy accessories: a door hook, a fabric brush and a steam bonnet

• Dual voltage (120V/240V) for worldwide use
• Compact design
• Travel bag for easy storage
• Steam ready in 45 seconds
• 17g/min steam for super-fast steaming with a fabric brush, steam bonnet and door hook
• One steam setting safe for all fabrics*
• Removable 0.15L water tank allows up to 8mins’ non-stop use
• Self-standing for safe and easy storage

The Ideal Travel Companion

Combining 120V/240V settings with a compact design, this handheld steamer is the ideal travel companion for removing creases on the go. Simply adjust the setting on the handle for the right amount of heat and steam to get the job done – wherever you are.

It’s small enough to pack and comes with a nifty travel bag. You also get a handy door hook: just pop it over the top of any door in your hotel or home and hang up your clothes for speedy steaming.

Presentable Clothes in a Flash

The Iron Age is over. Make Access Steam Travel your companion for garment care on the go. Steam ready in just 45 seconds, the Access Steam Travel clothes steamer will have you looking great just in time – no ironing board needed.

This handy clothes steamer combines 1100W of power with 17g/min continuous steam to smooth and sanitize clothes, relaxing creases and eliminating bacteria in one go. So, as well as saving time, you’ll save money on dry-cleaning bills!

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Look great just in time, wherever you are, with the access steam travel handheld steamer. With 120V and 240V settings, this upgraded T-fal steamer is suitable for International use and, at just 24.5cm tall, it’s small enough to pack. It’s the ideal travel companion for quick and easy crease removal. Steam ready in just 45 seconds, access steam travel combines 1100W with 17g/min continuous steam to relax creases and sanitize clothes in one stroke, killing up to 99.9% of known bacteria in the process. That’ll save a trip to the dry-cleaners! designed for simplicity, it has just one steam setting that’s safe to use on all types of fabrics – even delicates – with no burn risk. The 0.15L water tank is removable for easy refilling under the tap and gives you up to 8 minutes’ non-stop steaming. The 2m power cord allows freedom of movement, while the self-standing base means you can stash it safely as soon as you’re done. Rounding off this portable package are four handy accessories: a door hook to hang up your clothes for speedy steaming anywhere; a fabric brush for better steam penetration and a smoother finish on thicker fabrics; a steam bonnet to help prevent water drips on your delicates; and a travel bag to keep your accessories tidy when you’re on the go.

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Tefal DT7050 Access' Minute Dual Voltage Travel Garment/Clothes Steamer, Plastic, White & Grey with Fabric Shaver

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• compact dual voltage (120v/240v) steamer ideal for international travel
• 4 blades, 4 different height settings: for optimal lint removal

• Versatile and portable clothes steamer: The Tefal handheld garment steamer is designed for travel and home use, allowing you to effortlessly remove creases from your clothes anytime, anywhere.
• Dual voltage functionality: With its dual voltage capability, this steamer is compatible with both 110V and 220V power outlets, making it perfect for international travel.
• No ironing board required: Say goodbye to bulky ironing boards! The Tefal Clothes Steamer allows you to steam your garments directly on the hanger, saving you time and space.
• Quick and efficient: With a 150ml water tank and a fast heat-up time of just 45 seconds, this steamer is ready to use in no time, providing you with continuous steam for effective wrinkle removal.
• Easy to use and maintain: The Tefal Clothes Steamer features a user-friendly design, ergonomic handle, and a removable water tank for convenient refilling. It's also equipped with an anti-calc system to prevent limescale buildup and ensure optimal performance.

• 52mm blade surface diameter
• Large lint container: easy emptying
• Compact design, service life approx. 80 minutes
• Box contents: Tefal JB1013 lint shaver, 2 AA batteries, cleaning brush

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Access Steam Minute is an easy-to-use handheld steamer that helps you look great in no time, for smooth and presentable results with zero stress. Experience effortless garment care, ideal for last-minute touch-ups and everyday steaming needs.

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THE EASY WAY TO LOOK YOUR BEST EVERY DAY

Quick and dependable results made easy

Perfect for last-minute touch-ups and hassle-free everyday use with a quick 45-second heat-up time, handheld steaming is the quickest and easiest way to look your best, with no need of an ironing board.

No ironing board needed

For all your garment-care requirements with none of the fuss, discover a steaming process that eliminates the need for an ironing board.

For all your garment care needs with none of the fuss, discover a steaming process that eliminates the need of an ironing board.

Comfort and enhanced ease-of-use

A removable water tank upgrades your steaming sessions with maximum convenience and ease.

User-friendly ergonomic design

Simple and straightforward to use, with an easily accessible steam trigger and an ergonomic self-standing base for unparalleled ease-of-use.

CONVENIENT ACCESSORIES

A set of three handy accessories included: a fabric brush designed for steaming heavier fabrics, a steam bonnet for delicates, and a door hook for great results anywhere.

Refreshes and Sanitizes

The intense power of steam refreshes and sanitizes as it steams, for fresh garments and perfect hygiene.

Suitable for all kinds of garments

Safe to use on all kinds of garments, even the most delicate, such as silk.

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Steam ready in just 45 seconds, Access Steam Travel combines 1100W with 17g/min continuous steam to relax creases and sanitize clothes in one stroke, killing up to 99.9% of known bacteria in the process.

Designed for simplicity, it has just one steam setting that’s safe to use on most types of fabrics. The 0.15L water tank is removable for easy refilling under the tap and gives you up to 8 minutes steaming . The 2m power cord allows freedom of movement, while the self-standing base means you can stash it safely as soon as you’re done. Rounding off this portable package are four handy accessories : a door hook to hang up your clothes for speedy steaming anywhere; a fabric brush for better steam penetration and a smoother finish on thicker fabrics; a steam bonnet to help prevent water drips on your delicates; and a travel bag to keep your accessories tidy when you’re on the go.

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• DEPTH : 100 mm

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TEFAL Access Steam Travel DT7050 Handheld Garment Steamer

• Compact dual voltage (120V/240V) steamer ideal for international travel
• 45secs heat-up and 17g/min output to refresh clothes in a flash
• One setting safe for all fabrics*, 0.15L removable tank (8mins’ use) and 2m cord
• With door hook, fabric brush and steam bonnet accessories, plus travel bag

Reference: DT7050G0

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THE EASY WAY TO LOOK YOUR BEST EVERY DAY

The Ideal Travel Companion

Combining 120V/240V settings with a compact design, this handheld steamer is the ideal travel companion for removing creases on the go.

Sanitary steam

Uses heat and steam to sanitise linens, killing 99.9% of viruses, bacteria, and germs§

§Viruses: External tests, Sept. 2020, on BCoV-1 and Murine Norovirus on cotton fabric. Bacteria & germs: External tests on Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonae, Escherichia coli. Under careful condition of use . More information on Tefal.co.uk/sanitise

No ironing board needed

For all your garment care needs with none of the fuss, discover a steaming process that eliminates the need of an ironing board.

Comfort and enhanced ease-of-use

A removable water tank upgrades your steaming sessions with maximum convenience and ease.

User-friendly ergonomic design

Simple and straightforward to use, with an easily accessible steam trigger and an ergonomic self-standing base for unparalleled ease-of-use.

CONVENIENT ACCESSORIES

A set of three handy accessories included: a fabric brush designed for steaming heavier fabrics, a steam bonnet for delicates, and a door hook for great results anywhere.

Suitable for all kinds of garments

Safe to use on all kinds of garments, even the most delicate, such as silk.

Capacity : 150ml

Ideal for delicate laundry

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The first myth I want to disprove is that getting to Kamchatka is extremely costly. It’s not. Going between February and April, a return flight from Moscow can be had for 11,000 roubles (US$380 / £220). Not bad for 18 hours total flying time. In summer the flights are more expensive but still, if you book them a few months in advance, can be got for 16,000 roubles return.

It’s true, many people will tell you that March and April are the worst months to visit because the snow is starting to melt and everything’s a bit sloshy and dirty in settlements. On the other hand, these are great months for the independent traveller! During winter zimniki (temporary winter roads made of compacted snow or simply frozen river surfaces) open up all over Kamchatka, granting access to communities that in summer are totally isolated. Hitch hiking is possible right from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to the very north of the peninsula. Alternatively, vehicles can be hired in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky from tour firms. Also in the winter or early spring months places can be reached that are away even from the zimniki, either by snowmobile or by the use of cross country skis. For example, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Eurasia’s largest active volcano, can be accessed from the village of Klyuchi without the need even for a guide by a traveller with a pair of cross country skis. Bears do not wake up until mid-April so this is not a danger, but bears almost never attack anyone anyway.

The main disadvantages of winter travel in Kamchatka are that it is cold, there is no greenery and there are no bears, which some people come here especially to see.

The second myth I’d like to dispel is that travel around the peninsula requires hiring a helicopter. As mentioned above, in winter you can get almost anywhere by hitch hiking. I even hitched a lift with bear hunters on snowmobiles from their village to a reindeer herder encampment 100km away. In summer snowmobiles are replaced by horses, and transport is reduced from long distance ice-road journeys to irregular inter-settlement all-terrain vehicle trips. Hitch hiking is possible on these all-terrain vehicles though.

Throughout the year there are fairly expensive public helicopter flights to all settlements which are nevertheless much cheaper than hiring your own helicopter. There is also one permanent, year-round dirt road leading halfway up the peninsula. Some distance after the town of Milkovo, about 350km north of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky , it forks. The right fork leads to Klyuchi , site of Eurasia’s largest active volcano, and further to the port town of Ust-Kamchatsk. The left fork leads to the indigenous Even villages of Anavgay and Esso. Daily buses go from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Klyuchi , Anavgay and Esso, costing about 1000 roubles each way. In winter a zimnik passable by lorries heads north from Anavgay 36 hours to the otherwise isolated town of Palana. From Palana more zimniki head further north to yet more isolated settlements. From the peninsula’s very northernmost settlements there are even EXTREMELY irregular snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle connections with Magadan Oblast and Chukotka. Another zimnik, only passable by all-terrain vehicle, heads from Anavgay to the village of Ust-Khayryuzovo on Kamchatka’s west coast.

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My wife and I have traveled independently to many European countries and, after reading many of the comments in this forum, feel like we may be able to do so in Moscow and St. Petersburg as well, although we feel somewhat less comfortable than the other countries where we have traveled in Europe.

My biggest question is how much we will miss by visiting the main sites without a tour guide. In the other European countries we have visited on our own we have been comfortable and satisfied with the level of knowledge we have gained by studying and visiting on our own, although we believe a tour guide or tour company in any country would normally be able to provide greater insight than visiting a site on our own, but about in Moscow and St. Petersburg?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Unless you speak at least some Russian and read the alphabet it would be difficult without a guide. Very few signs in English especially in Moscow. Also not too many people speak English there.

I visited St Petersburg last Autumn for a protracted period , and did not find it anymore daunting than any other European city . As Ilja says , learning the Cyrillic alphabet is a big plus . I also found that it was fairly easy to grasp . It will , among other things , enable you to read signs with relative ease . I would answer the main part or your question ( about tour guides ) thus - I am not enamored of tour guides or tours. While I only use a tour under duress ( A sites rules prohibiting an independent visit - ie Glasgow School of Art , Municipal House in Prague , etc ) . Doing your own preparation and homework is the best way , in my opinion . My wife and I ventured through St Petersburg with nary a concern ,and made two day trips outside of the central district ( one was twenty five miles away , and no English speakers in sight ) Figuring out the logistical details , did not present any difficulties . While I never use tours , I am an inveterate eavesdropper , have done so many times , and find , that on balance , the information that they impart is fairly elementary . If you want greater detail , they are unlikely to supply it . I also prefer to go at my own pace , not being rushed and being able to dwell on things that most other visitors barely give a passing glance . If you are interested , let me know . I would be happy to provide you with information that will enable you to travel independently

Thank you, Steven. I am encouraged by your comments and feel the same way you do about tour groups. We are very much willing to prepare in advance and learn the basics of the Cyrillic alphabet to help us have a better experience.

I would be very interested in learning more about your experience in Russia and receiving any additional information you can provide on independent travel there, starting perhaps with obtaining the visa.

I am not opposed to hiring a private or small group guide for a specific site or for a day trip outside St Petersburg and Moscow, but, like you said, I much prefer the freedom of staying at places as long or short as I want and seeing the sites that interest me most. For example, neither my wife nor I are big into shopping, yet most tour itineraries leave afternoon time for just that. Not interested!

Please provide whatever you may feel would be helpful for us.

Russ , I see you are quite near San Francisco - you can start by looking at the VISA procedure , it's fairly straightforward . Since there is a consulate in San Francisco - look here http://www.consulrussia.org/eng/visa-sub1.html

And here - http://ils-usa.com/main.php

Having always traveled independently, we thought we could do a better job than any tour. How misguided (pun intended) we were. Now that we have had the experience of having someone native to the area walk us around and explain things through a personal perspective we realize how much we missed. For St. Petersburg I highly recommend http://www.peterswalk.com/tours.html . This is not a traditional guided tour, but an opportunity to receive some orientation to the area as well as insight into the "Russian soul". I think if you did this upon arrival the rest of your time would be much more meaningful. We really liked the http://www.pushka-inn.com . The location is superb (just around the corner from the Hermitage square), the rooms lovely, the included breakfast at the restaurant next door ample and overall an excellent value. We used this company to get our visa: https://www.passportvisasexpress.com/site/san_francisco_customer_service Note that it costs about the same for a 3-year visa as a one-year, and you never know if you might want to return within that more extended window of time. It is not cheap, so factor that into your planning.

If you like traveling without a guide in other countries and find this satisfying, the same will be true in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Of course it's not either/or - you can certainly take a guided walk or boat tour, for instance.

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of learning Cyrillic if you're going on your own. The book I used was Teach Yourself Beginner's Russian Script, which was great. It breaks down the alphabet into letters that are the same as English, letters that look the same but are pronounced differently, etc. It's out of print, but you can get used copies on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Teach-Yourself-Beginners-Russian-Script/dp/0071419861/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1459701143&sr=8-2&keywords=teach+yourself+russian+script

Russia is indeed a bit more "foreign" than say, Italy. However, in Moscow and St. Petersburg, I found enough English to be able to get by. Many restaurants had English menus and/or English speaking staff, for instance. This was most emphatically not true in Vladimir and Suzdal (two cities in the Golden Ring outside Moscow). I went with my sister, a Russian speaker, and if she hadn't been there, I would have been in big trouble. So, if you want to see places outside these two big cities, use a guided tour (even if just for that part). Also, Moscow and St. Petersburg are huge cities. Coming from New York, I wasn't intimidated, but those not used to a megacity may not be so cavalier (even I found them overwhelming at times, especially Moscow).

I found both Lonely Planet and Rough Guide to be helpful, and both to have various errors. Look at both, buy whichever one has a more recent edition, and then be prepared to have to discard some of the advice therein. Also, these places change more quickly than places in Western Europe. Be very careful of outdated advice. For instance, I was there in 2001 and 2010, so I won't give you any specifics on getting a visa - that changes constantly.

Just as a teaser, two things I saw and loved that I doubt would be included in any escorted tour are the Gorky House in Moscow (an Art Nouveau wonder) and the Sheremyetov Palace in St. Petersburg (it's now a museum of musical instruments, and the decor is amazing, particularly in the Etruscan Room).

Thanks for all the good advice. Any additional thoughts are welcomed.

One of history's seminal works pertaining to Russian history and culture and a MUST for anyone contemplating a visit or simply interested , is this fine work from 1980 - http://www.amazon.com/Land-Firebird-The-Beauty-Russia/dp/096441841X

This is about you and not about Petersburg. Do you like guided tours? We don't and didn't find that a guide added to our experience in China where we did hire private guides mostly for the logistics; it was easy to have someone drive us places. But once at a site, we didn't need the guide. I felt the same way about our 9 nights in Petersburg. We did hire a guide for the trip to the Catherine Palace again for the ease of logistics for us Olds. Here is our visit: https://janettravels.wordpress.com/2016/01/23/an-easy-trip-to-the-catherine-palace/ There are also snapshots of the Church on Spilled Blood in this photo journal. Having someone pick us up at the apartment and get us in without line ups and shepherd us through the palace steering clear of the tour groups was lovely. But we didn't need commentary because we can read and prepare.

You certainly don't need a guide for the Hermitage (we spent 4 days there), the Russian Museum, the Kazan Cathedral or Church on Spilled Blood or the Faberge Museum. We enjoyed a number of self guided walking tours including a couple from Rick Steves guidebooks. We took the canal cruise suggested by RS that had an English commentator. I would not take one without that as you will be totally clueless. The commentator was not all that good but at least we had some idea what we were seeing. So for people like us who like to do our own thing and can read a guidebook and don't particularly like to be led about, a tour is not needed. If you enjoy tour groups, then go for it. Petersburg is easy to negotiate. It helps if you can read the cyrillic alphabet and it is also useful to have the google translate ap on your phone. We found ourselves translating packages in grocery stores with it and the occasional museum sign or menu. I have one food I need to avoid and so it was handy to have the translator to talk with waiters (I could either show them the sentence, or play it for them or play it to myself and then repeat it to the waiter -- that all worked well)

Dear Russ, I cannot help you with Moscow, but about four years ago, my husband and I went to St Petersburg on our own. But, we did use a private guide for 4 half days. We both feel that our guide absolutely made our trip (we stayed 6 or 7 nights). We used a company owned by Tatyana Chiurikova, www.tour-stpetersburg.com I cannot say enough good things about her and our experience. I emailed her and we worked out a schedule/ sights that was tailored to our interests. She also offered some recommendations, which we took. The guide will meet you at your hotel. And frequently, at certain places, with the guide, we were able to skip the long entrance lines. We had an half day driving tour of the city (car, driver, & guide). You are taken to & go in places such as Peter & Paul Fortress, some of the cathedrals, etc. We had a half day with the guide at the Hermitage which ensured that we would see the major sights there. And, of course, you can stay after your guide leaves or return another day. Also, we had the guide for Peterhof (a must & go by boat) and Catherine's Palace. I hope that you will go to the website. As I said, our guide made our trip. I am positive that we would have missed quite a bit on our own everyday. And I'm sure we would have wasted a lot of time trying to get to various place.This was the best of both worlds, a guide where needed and plenty of time on our own. Whatever you do, I'm sure that you will love St Petersburg! Ashley

I am curious about the lines as we encountered no lines on our trip -- but it was in September. We got tickets for the Hermitage at machines and skipped those lines and our guide for the Catherine Palace which was our only guided experience (as noted before, chosen for the logistics of getting there) had arranged tickets and we didn't have a line, but then we also didn't see lines. We did not find lines at any other site.

Both Moscow and St Petersburg I've done on my own, that is together with the Dear Partner. I can't remember any problem getting where we wanted to go. The Metro systems are well signed, and with a little exercise and patience you can recognize the station names. With a good map and a good guide - we had the Rough Guides - that part of the logistics is solved. The language is a major problem, but the usual tricks of pointing, looking helpless, and making a joke of it all do wonders. I would hate to be led by a guide, but for others it is a comfortable thought.

We also did both cities on our own. I found the DK Eyewitness guide for Moscow has the best map. I used the one from our library (kept the book at home). Took the smaller RS book for St. Petersburg ( his book on northern cities). His map and restaurant ideas were all good. We also downloaded the Google maps in our Android Samsung tablets/phones for both cities and then could get directions to any place we typed in. The blue ball guided us everywhere. I'm sure we missed somethings by not having a guide, but we just enjoy walking around and getting a sense of a place. If you like art, The Hermitage is great. We went 3 times and still missed alot. In St. Peterburg we stayed at the 3 Mosta which we loved (quite and not far from the Church of Spilled Blood.) We also loved the Georgian food in both cities. There's a great Georgian restaurant near the 3 Mosta hotel. We're now in Belarus- very scenic. Enjoy your trip!!

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