I suppose you can, but doesn't sound like you are. I usually don't steam that last time when I'm pressing the seams. I actually invested in one of those Clover mini irons. I'm needing to get a new faceplate because I didn't use a press cloth with it & it got all gunky, but honestly, I love the mini iron. No steam & easy to control to keep me from getting burn blisters on my fingertips from pressing my steams to the side. Every once in a while if I have an especially stubborn wrinkle, I will spritz with a little water, but mostly at that stage I try to steer clear of steam.