PerfectCare has already picked up awards and commendations from some of the most widely respected organisations in clothing care and research.
How safe is 100% safe? 
PerfectCare is safe on all ironable clothes. However, some clothes simply can’t be ironed at all – they’re extremely sensitive to heat and get damaged. If you’re not sure whether you can iron something, just look for the ‘Do Not Iron’ symbol above. Nothing with this symbol can be ironed – even using PerfectCare. Typically, this includes synthetics like Spandex or elastane, Spandex-mixed fabrics and polyolefins such as polypropylene. Prints on clothes can also be damaged by heat. You can iron clothes made of non-ironable fabric, but only with a clean cotton cloth on top of them.
“PerfectCare is the first iron in the world to meet the specification requirements for Woolmark - Apparel Care Gold, for use on pure wool fabrics”.
Woolmark
The Woolmark logo is the most recognized textile symbol in the world. It represents a long-term commitment to quality in wool and wool apparel care products spanning more than 45 years.
“Philips PerfectCare shows excellent ironing results and no risk of burns and it is so easy to use. It is an amazing breakthrough, an ironing revolution.”
ITWO
International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) is a World-leading association specialising in animal fabrics like sheep wool, cashmere, mohair, alpaca and angora.
“The optimal temp technology provides perfect ironing from natural fabrics to synthetics, the steam and temperature balance delivers excellent results with no micro shines. Compared to other steam generators, Philips PerfectCare showed the best performance in our labs.”
DWI
DWI is one of the world’s leading independent research institutes on textiles and is affiliated to RWTH Aachen University.
Cut your ironing time in half, with a Philips pressurised steam generator that brings professional steam ironing to your home. Perfect for big families and their big ironing piles, or when you’re short of time and need to get pressed and dressed, fast.
Typically more lightweight and easy to handle than other electric irons, dry irons offer a quick ironing solution when you need to iron and go. A classic solution for your everyday ironing needs.
With a Philips steam iron you get the best possible results, even on tough fabrics like cotton and linen.Enjoy powerful steam, easy gliding and effortless crease removal, guaranteed.
All clothes have garment care labels in them, with symbols to explain how to wash and care for the garment. However, some of the symbols can be confusing. So to help clarify these sometimes unclear symbols, Philips has created a simple guide. Just roll over to see examples of the symbols and their explanations.
Cotton is a classic fabric that never goes out of fashion. Cotton is comfortable, breathable and versatile. Plus, it is easy to clean: it is usually fine to wash cotton at around 30°C or 40°C. The only downside? Cotton creases easily, and cotton creases can be tough to remove. So the best iron for the job is either a powerful steam iron or a pressurised steam generator. Each produces steam that penetrates deep into the fabric fibres, and the deeper the steam from an iron penetrate into the fabric, the easier and more effective ironing is. Another top tip is to turn denim jeans inside out when you wash them to prevent fading. Also, be careful if you want to tumble dry your items, as cotton items are prone to shrinking.
Hint: to make ironing easier, when you hang your laundry out to dry, shake out folds, poke pockets back in and smooth creases. It is surprising just how much these simple tricks can make your ironing so much easier!
Silk is all about classic elegance and luxury, perfect for a bit of indulgence. To keep silk at its luxurious best, it usually has to be dry-cleaned. Some silk lingerie and pre-washed silk may respond well to a gentle hand washing, but it is important to test a small piece first. And to keep silk nice and smooth, always dry flat. To get a perfect ironing result, use a low temperature setting and turn off the steam to stop water leakage. The best iron to use is a steam iron with a drip-stop feature to minimise leakage. To avoid damaging the delicate fabric, you'll need an iron that can glide smoothly and effortlessly, so a steam iron with a top quality soleplate is essential. For added piece of mind, a top tip is to iron silk items under a layer of cotton sheet or towel, just in case. Another option is steaming your silk garments. Steaming is ideal for silk, so you may consider investing in a steamer if you want your silk to look and feel perfect.
Hint: Keep silk away from direct sunlight, as it can make it go yellow.
Linen is the perfect choice for summer chic. It's comfy, sturdy and breathable, and best of all, effortlessly stylish. Linen gets softer with wear and washes, and can be washed up to 60°C. Although, unfortunately, it creases easily. Firstly, to minimise creases only half fill the washing machine. Secondly, for perfect ironing results with a crease-prone fabric like linen, choose an iron with a high steam output. The best iron for the job is either a powerful steam iron or a pressurised steam generator, which produce steam that penetrates deep into fabric fibres: the deeper the steam from an iron penetrates into the fabric, the easier and more effective ironing is.
Hint: to prevent darker colours fading, always iron your items on the outside.
Warm, snuggly and all-natural: wool is a winter favourite. And sometimes it requires a little extra care and attention. It is a good idea not to wash wool to often. Instead brush away surface dirt and remove spot stains. When you wash it, use detergent that is designed to wash woolens with water at 30°C. Wool can shrink from heat, so it is best not to put it in a tumble-dryer. Cashmere needs special care. For the best results, hand wash in cool water, and dry it flat on several towels. When ironing woolens, iron them inside out to avoid burning the wool fibres. So as not to harm the delicate fabric, you need an iron that can glide smoothly and effortlessly, so an iron with a top quality soleplate is essential.
Hint: let wool rest for 24 hours between wears to allow it to regain its shape.
Synthetic clothes are simple to care for, and so easy to just wash-and-wear. However, synthetic fibres don't let your skin breathe and trap odours, so they need to be washed more often than natural fabrics like wool. There are a huge range of man-made fabrics, each with different care requirements, but a general rule is: don't wash synthetics at a high temperature and avoid the tumble-dryer. To get a perfect ironing result, use a low temperature setting and turn off the steam to stop water leakage. The best iron to use is a steam iron with a drip-stop feature to minimise leakage.
Hint: to reduce the risk of accidentally melting the fibres, which can give your clothes an unwanted 'shiny' look, you can iron your synthetic items under a cotton sheet or a towel.
Fresh stains are always easier to remove, so act fast. Blot the stain with cloth and a paper towel and, where possible, stain-specific product. Don’t rub the stain as it might spread it. Most stains will respond well to a good soak before you put them in the machine. Just check the fabric care symbols first.
It can take up to 30 minutes to remove a really stubborn stain, so persevere even if you don’t think you’re making progress. You may also need to wash it several times, so don’t give up.
Every stain has a secret: how to get rid of it. Read on for expert stain-removal tips. These simple tricks can help you to remove stains easily and effectively, so you can always keep your clothes stain-free.
Put the garment in a plastic bag and leave it in your freezer for an hour. Once frozen, you should be able to crack the gum in half or gently chip it off with a knife.
Try a non-acetate hairspray or apply a paste of mustard and water. Leave it for 15 minutes, then wash and rinse. For felt-tip pens, use methylated spirits. For white fabrics, the stain may be harder to remove. Try applying salt and lemon and hold over steam.
Chip away as much wax as you can, then cover what remains with paper towels or plain paper and press a warm iron on top. Change the paper towels as the wax absorbs.
Sponge the back of the stain with methylated spirits. Wash as normal.
Soak the garment in cold, salted water before you wash. If the stain’s old, you can add a few drops of ammonia or apply a paste of cornflower and water, then brush it off when dry before washing.
Soak the garment in a little warm water. Gently rub in liquid detergent then wash according to instructions.
Scrape away any excess grease then sprinkle with talcum powder and leave to stand for 20 minutes. Brush away the powder, pre-treat the stain and wash according to the care label instructions.
We know that quality is important to you when you are buying a new iron. You want to be assured that your iron will last a long time without any difficulties so that you can easily take care of your clothes.
Philips Garment Care has a great track record for quality. We do extensive tests on all our products before they are available in the stores. From the moment we first talk to iron-users, until the moment our products are bought and used in your houses, quality is on top of our mind. All our irons are developed, made and tested with great care. So you can be assured that all Philips irons will offer continuous outstanding performance and will last for many years. Because you deserve the best quality products to take care of all your precious garments.
When you are buying a new product, you want to be sure you can use it as long as possible and will not let you down. You want the product to be of great quality. There are 2 factors that form quality, being durability and reliability.
Durability means long lasting. Our irons are designed for many years of usage, so that you can enjoy our iron for a long time.
Reliability means products that do not break down, and will work without encountering any problems. For us this means that our irons work well for a long time, without breaking down. Our irons are designed to work perfectly for your weekly ironing job; you can depend on Philips irons.
As a result of our extensive quality tests, for years now Philips irons have received many great awards in a lot of countries by independent test institutes. Therefore we can proudly say and prove that we have been the number one sold iron brand in the world since 2002 until today.
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