You can find the product name on the box of your garment steamer
It is very easy to find the name of your garment steamer. Just check the product box, it is written there such as StyleTouch Pure, EasyTouch Plus, Steam & Go etc.
Why descale a garment steamer?
Over time, garment steamers can build up scale. The harder the water in your area, the faster scale impurities develop and solidify. Regular descaling prevents problems such as brown stains on your clothes, brown water, and leaking. Cleaning your garment steamer regularly keeps steam output at its highest and extends the lifetime of your garment steamer.
How to clean your garment steamers
Quick Calc Release function
StyleTouch Pure (GC440, GC442) 8000 Series (GC800, GC801, GC810)
Your garment steamer should be emptied of scale approximately once a month — and more frequently if the water in your area is very hard
Important: Do not put water, vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals into the garment steamer.
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Easy Rinse Off Scale function
7000 Series (GC7020, GC7030, GC7050)
With regular use, your garment steamer should be emptied of scale approximately once a month — and more frequently if the water in your area is very hard.
Important: Do not put water, vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals into the garment steamer.
Auto De-calc function
ProTouch (GC610, GC612) | ProTouch 2-in-1 (GC617, GC618)
If you have a ProTouch garment steamer, your garment steamer will automatically descale due to innovative PureSteam technology. You don’t have to do anything, just go ahead and steam as much as you like with ordinary tap water.
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Basic Rinse function
DailyTouch (GC502, GC503, GC504, GC506)
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Easy Rinse de-calc function
EasyTouch (GC48x, GC499, GC50x), EasyTouch Plus (GC51x & GC52x), ComfortTouch (GC55x), ComfortTouch Plus (GC558), ComfortTouch Advanced (GC57x)
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Auto Clean function
CompactTouch (GC410, GC420, GC430)
With regular use, your garment steamer should be descaled every 2 weeks.
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Frequently asked questions about garment steamers
- Should I use demineralized or ironing water to prevent limescale in my garment steamer?
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Using the right type of water will help prolong your Philips garment steamer’s lifespan. Your Philips 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.
We recommend using distilled or demineralized water (50% demineralised water mixed with tap water could be used too) for all Philips garment steamers: it prevents limestone build up in the appliance.
Please never 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 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
- Spritzing perfumed water after ironing or steaming
- I’m not sure what garment steamer model I have and which descaling routine should I use
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You can always find the correct instructions in the user manual, if you still have it!
If you do not have the user manual anymore, please try to find your appliance model number on your steamer (should look like GCXXX). Knowing this number, you can find all the product information on the Philips website. If you have any questions, please always feel free to contact Philips Consumer Care
