Find out in the following lines if your Philips garment steamer (handheld or stand steamer) is always safe to be used on all your garments.

Is the garment steamer safe to be used on all my clothes?

Yes, your Philips garment steamer can be safely used with any setting on any garment. It will not burn them.

The mat or board cover that comes with your Philips Garment Steamer should not be washed. Washing it would damage the foam material in it.

If you would like to clean your mat or board, please use a moist cloth.

Using the right type of water helps prolong your Philips Garment Steamer or Steam Iron's lifespan. Please read along to find some tips and tricks.

Water type to use

Your steam iron or garment steamer has been designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may occur.

Therefore, to prolong the lifespan of your iron or steamer it is recommended to use distilled or demineralized water (50% demineralized water mixed with tap water could be used too).

Please do not use perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals as they may cause water spitting, brown staining or damage to your steam iron or garment steamer.

To perfume your clothes we recommend you choosing one of the following options:

• Using perfumed washing softener
• Using essential oils (aromas) during washing
• Spraying perfumed water after ironing or steaming

We recommend you to empty your Philips Garment Steamer’s water tank after using it. This will help preventing the formation of calcification and algae.