Philips PerfectCare Viva Steam generator iron GC7015/20 Max 4.5 bar pump pressure Up to 170 g steam boost 1.7 L water tank capacity Compact design is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 100.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from An extremely user friendly product. This iron is extremely easy to use. There is no temperature control to worry about, which makes the task of ironing much less stressful. It also has a large water tank (1.7l) which means you don't spend as much time filling it up. The iron itself is light to use, and glides effortlessly across the fabric. You keep your finger on the steam button while ironing items of clothing. My only initial concern was that where the iron sits on the base, there is no edging or lip, so I was worried that the iron may slip off. However, I found that this was not the case. This is a wonderful product and I have recommended it to friends and family members.
Date published: 2015-03-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth the money What a difference from the older non-steam generating types of iron. This lightweight iron simply glides over the clothes so it saves so much time. There are no fiddly temperature dials to consider so you really can just pick another item and start ironing away without thinking if its delicate or not. Simple to use straight from the box, easy to fill up the huge water tank which lasts easily through at least one session of ironing ( 3 people in our house at the moment). This is by far the best iron I've ever owned and although I cant say it makes ironing a pleasure, its certainly less of a chore than before. I would certainly recommend it.
Date published: 2015-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect results every time When the Philips PerfectCare Viva Steam generator iron arrived I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to set up. Basically, plug it in, fill with water, and switch on. I’ve never used a steam generator iron before so wasn’t sure how it worked, but a quick glance at the quick-start guide and I could see that I needed to press the button on the handle to release the steam. This button is perfectly placed as it feels natural to press it while ironing, even for long periods. The iron is also very lightweight and moves with ease across the clothes. I had a larger than normal ironing pile to get through but I must say that this iron made light work of it. I was slightly apprehensive about there being no heat settings but I soon became more confident as the iron was used on both denim and much more delicate materials to great effect, and didn't catch at all. I managed to get through my ironing much faster than normal as the OptimalTEMP technology meant there was no waiting for heat to adjust, and no having to repeatedly go over the same section of material in order to get the creases out. The steam is continuous and very powerful. I also tried the iron on a dress that was hanging up as I didn’t want to get the ironing board out for one item, and it was just as effective. The water tank is a huge 1.7 litres which meant that I didn't have to refill the tank at all during my one and a half hour ironing session. The iron also has a Calc-Clean function which I have used once. The PerfectCare iron prompts you to use this function when needed, and you simply place the iron on a separate plate that is provided and press the Calc-Clean button for two seconds. I was surprised at the amount of sediment that came from the iron even after one month of use, so hopefully using this function regularly will mean that the iron will last longer. Overall, this is a fantastic steam generator iron that really did cut the amount of time that I spend ironing. It is very simple to use and I have quickly adjusted to using a steam generator iron. I am very impressed and would recommend it to anyone who wants to get through their ironing piles more quickly.
Date published: 2015-03-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from BACK TO THE FUTURE FANTASTIC The whole family and friends love this iron it is amazing. Being a mum of 4 boys i need a superior product that is quick and precise and the viva ticks all of the boxes for us. The viva adjusts to work with your garments to perfection and can be left on my ironing board without fear of singing anything. The cal clean system is great at making sure my Phillips Viva remains clean and in tip top condition. This iron glides and makes our life easier and i can honestly say anyone that purchases this product will love it. Thankyou Phillips and i am a person that never reviews anything but have to give credit where it is due.
Date published: 2015-03-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from best iron i have wanted a generator iron for a long time but kept putting off, but oh my it was worth putting off as this one is amazing i have to say i the 20 plus years i have been ironing it is by far the best iron i have ever used !!! the set up was straight forward add water and off you go, the only part i was dubious about was the optimal temp feature but again couldn't fault it i went from high temp cotton to a fine fleece with no problems or sticking, there is nothing i can say negatively about this iron at all one of the best irons i have ever used have already had one friend purchase one and she too is over the moon
Date published: 2015-03-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from this iron is fantastic This iron is marvelous. Dont know what did without it. The fact you dont need to sort your pile of iron out into different fabric, just start at the top and go through no need for temperature changing. From silk to denim and worst of all linen are all iron with the greatest of ease. the large water tank means plenty of time before filling up.only down for me was that you cannot stand the iron on its heel but i will get used to that i would highly recommend this product to family and friends . It has cut my ironing time down by more than half. I am sure i will never use a conventional iron again.
Date published: 2015-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great iron - highly recommend Easy to use with simple start and go. Good cable length allowing you to move about fully. I like the handy Velcro cable strap to keep neat and tidy when the iron is not in use. The water tank is easy to fill and empty - refilling throughout your ironing load is not needed. At first I thought this would be bulky and heavy but the iron is light weight and easy to glide over your items. Overall great iron - over halved my ironing time with minimal effort needed. Although slightly larger item to store it is worth it for this product. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2015-02-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing An excellent product, actually makes the ironing a welcome break. No comparison to the 'old fashioned' fiddly steam ironing as its all there at the press of a button. Its light, the leads are not intrusive and has a rock solid base making it a good safety feature when resting the iron. It works well with our old iron board. The ironing eg linen is easy to iron to a wrinkle free outcome. I can't believe how much time I save by using this its reduced by one hour - totally amazing. Cons. the steam generated at high setting is powerful so be aware.
Date published: 2015-03-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This product is so easy and uncomplcated to use. This product is of great design,uncomplicated and simple to use. Having a large family usually consists of hours of ironing for me but since using the Phillips steam iron it has reduced to half the time. No need to iron over and over as the garments are crease free after going over just once. Having a large water capacity for the steam also prevents having to cut off from ironing to refill every so often. I would definitely recommend this and could not imagine ironing with anything other than this product. Every home should have one of these!!
Date published: 2015-03-25
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Glides very well with ease,very light I am a mother of four young boys with 20 school shirts to iron per week along with the rest of the weekly ironing this iron speeds up the process as it glides with ease over the shirts. This is my first steam iron and found it a bit bulky at first but after a week or two I got use to it now love it. My only little niggle with it is I would have liked a steam lock button to assist in using the iron upright to help iron the 20 shirts on the hangers. All in all a very good iron that helps make my weekly day of ironing quicker and easier
Date published: 2015-03-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love the ease of use its design is brilliant, its very easy to use as it does not have different settings for different materials. It has a very big water tank which doesnt need filling up all of the time, it glides perfectly over the garments and is really quiet for a generator iron. I like the calc clean function on it aswell with its own tray to perform it. I love the eco function also which is a great touch. If i had one negative thing to say it would be the length of the steam cord and the power cable could be a lot longer as they are quite short.
Date published: 2015-02-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ironing simplified. I have been using this steam generator for over a month and what a revolution to the everyday chore of ironing. This iron practically irons itself, no having to change the temperature for different fabrics, it cuts your ironing time in half, and has perfect results from linen to denim. The 1.7 ltr. water tank makes it easy to do a full ironing without having to constantly fill up and is easy to use, plug in, wait for the beep and go! Amazing iron with amazing features and results, makes ironing days less of a chore.
Date published: 2015-03-13
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Light weight. I'v used this steam generator iron for three weeks. I was very confused at first as I couldn't find the temperature dial, then on reading it told me it does this automatic. Yes it really does work! I must say I was very careful the first time and did a tea towel then a lycra tshirt after just to check it really worked. It has a very large water tank and lasts a long time so you don't have to refill often. It's also very light to carry. I would recommend this product as it will cut your ironing time in half.
Date published: 2015-03-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This product is light & easy to use I have used the Iron quite often since it arrived and have found such a difference. The Iron is very smooth and efficient. The continuing steam has cut my Ironing time in half as i do not need to keep going over the creases or Iron the other side of the garment. I like the fact that one temperature does all, no need to wait to cool down or heat up. The base is also light weight which makes it very easy to take out and put away when not in use. I will defiantly not be going back to my old iron.
Date published: 2015-03-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ironing made easy! Best iron i've ever owned. No messing about with temperature controls, just plug it in and go!! The steam power is fab and the iron just glides over the creases no problem. On most garments I only have to iron one side and the other is done as well. It really does cut my ironing time in half. The iron itself is small and neat and comfortable to use although the base unit is a little bulky, but this in no way would deter me from wholeheartedly recommending this product.
Date published: 2015-02-25