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Review Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron

Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron
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Philips PerfectCare Elite gets through my ironing faster than any other iron
Philips PerfectCare Elite is excellent quality
Philips PerfectCare Elite is so easy to use
Philips PerfectCare Elite is perfect for every ironing requirement
I would highly recommend the Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron
Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron :
4.74 out of 5 based on 59 reviews.
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If you feel as though your ironing pile is never ending … we have exciting news.

We’re have Mouths of Mums members trialling and reviewing the Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron in their own homes right now! You can read their reviews further down the page … or see what MoM Member Simone thought in the video right here:

The Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron has the most powerful steam for the fastest ironing*

PerfectCare Elite is the best and most efficient steam generator iron from Philips. With OptimalTEMP technology, you can now iron from jeans to silk with no temperature setting needed. Guaranteed no burns on all ironable garments.

Add to this the fact that it includes an Ultra-light iron and the following features:

  • Max 7.2 bar pressure
  • Up to 490 g steam boost
  • 1.8 L water tank capacity
  • Detachable water tank

Key features of the Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron:

Large detachable water tank for easy refilling

Large detachable water tank for easy refilling

The detachable water tank allows you to easily refill anytime without stopping the appliance. It has a large filling hole so you can simply fill the water tank under the tap. It has a 1.8 L capacity, so you get the convenience of up to 2 hours of continuous use, with no need to top-up the tank.

Save energy with ECO mode

Save energy with ECO mode

ECO mode allows you to save energy without compromising your ironing results. The ECO mode uses a reduced amount of steam, but still a sufficient amount to iron all your garments.

 Iron jeans to silk, no need to change temperature setting

Iron jeans to silk, no need to change temperature setting

With OptimalTEMP technology you’ll no longer have to waste time changing temperature settings, waiting for the temperature to adjust or pre-sorting clothes. Iron fabrics from jeans to silk, with guaranteed no burns thanks to the perfect combination of temperature and continuous powerful steam.

 Safe and secure carry lock

Safe and secure carry lock

Your steam generator iron includes a safe carry lock which securely fastens your iron to its base without the risk of slipping or someone touching the hot soleplate. It ensures safe and easy transportation around the house, to and from storage.

 Safe to leave the hot soleplate on the ironing board

Safe to leave the hot soleplate on the ironing board

Innovative OptimalTEMP technology guarantees no burn on all ironable fabrics. As well as the reassurance this provides whilst ironing, it also means you can leave the hot iron soleplate directly on your cotton ironing board without causing any damage. This helps to reduce any discomfort to your wrists, as you won’t need to lift the iron to and from its base as often

 Automatic switch off for safety and energy saving

Automatic switch off for safety and energy saving

The safety auto off function automatically switches off your steam generator iron if it has not been used for a few minutes. This saves energy and gives you safety peace of mind.

 Tested and approved by independent textile experts

Tested and approved by independent textile experts

This iron is tested and approved by independent textile expert institutes such as DWI, IWTO and Woolmark, for its excellent ironing performance. The Woolmark Apparel Care program helps consumers identify quality laundry products that are approved by The Woolmark Company for use on wool products. Philips with its exclusive OptimalTEMP technology is so far the only ironing brand able to be certified with the Gold standard from Woolmark. You can be confident that our Woolmark-approved apparel care products are ideally suited for any wool garments.

Philips best gliding and most scratch resistant soleplate

Philips best gliding and most scratch resistant soleplate

The T-ionic Glide is Philips’ most premium soleplate, promising superior gliding for more effortless and fast ironing. It has a stainless steel base which is harder and more durable than aluminum, with an integrated titanium oxide layer for advanced scratch resistance. Plus the carefully designed shape and vents provide an even better steam distribution for faster crease removal.

Powerful steam for ultimate crease removal

Powerful steam for ultimate crease removal

An ultra-fast ironing experience can be yours with revolutionary technology. The powerful and continuous steam tackles even rough creases, and thicker fabrics are smoothed out with ease and speed. Plus there’s an extra steam boost if needed, perfect for vertical steaming or stubborn creases.

Light weight and comfortable to handle

Light weight and comfortable to handle

Your steam generator’s iron has the ideal weight: amazingly light weight and comfortable to handle. It glides easily over your garments, removes the toughest creases in no time, and reduces stress on your wrist. It makes also vertical steaming very easy and effective. You can now comfortably & effectively remove the creases of your delicate, like silk blouse, dresses, and jackets and even difficult to iron garments with pleats, decorations, buttons etc in a vertical way.

Easy and efficient descaling system

Easy and efficient descaling system

Regular descaling protects your iron and ensures you’ll continue to get the very best steam performance. The exclusively designed and ideally positioned Easy De-Calc Plus function provides the ideal way to get rid of lime scale and extend the lifespan of your steam generator iron. The iron will remind you with both light and sound when it’s time to clean and descale. Then when your appliance is cold, simply remove the Easy De-Calc knob, collect the dirty water and scale into a cup and discard.

Where to buy:

The Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron is available at David Jones, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys and Appliances Online.

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MoM Members are trialling and reviewing the Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron right now!

Selected MoM Members have been sent a Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron to trial and review at home.  See what they’re saying and how they’re rating the Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron in the REVIEWS below …

 *Iron weight & steam rate (norm IEC60311), vs. the 10 best selling steam generators; tested Dec. 2014

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Published 6th July 2017

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  • My lifesaver.

    Best thing I have found with this iron is it is so efficient, easy to use , time saver and delicate. Now I can happily iron clothes at home , specially my eight minths old baby’s clothes as they are small in size, but with this iron size doesn’t matter. Moreover, my husband also likes this. Now he started helping me to iron clothes which he never did before because it is really so gentle. And I am also thankful to my best friend who has shown this iron to me when I visited her last time. I can only see its pros. That’s why would highly recommend to the mums.Thanks

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • wrinkle free uniforms

    For the past few weeks I have been using the Philips Perfectcare to iron my husbands RAAF uniforms and one of the unexpected results was that the fabric remained soft and comfortable and not stiff or crunchy as normally happens to some degree particularly if you need to use starch.
    Husband is very happy with the outcome partiularly as its been quite cold still on the tail of winter so a soft uniform is much cosier than a still one.

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • Perfect for sewing

    This year has been our first book week so we thought we’d try and make it memorable with some home costume making. My daughter decided she wanted to go as omelette from PJ Masks which naturally has a fiddly ‘wings’ cape. we used the Philips perfect care easily to iron all the fabric before starting and then again as we progressed to ensure the fiddly sections didn’t twist or bunch and sat nicely as we assembled all the pieces.
    I could see this iron being incredibly useful for quilters and serious sewers as its so quick and easy and is really gentle on all fabrics while still banishing all the wrinkles.

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • Best iron now I actually enjoy ironing

    The philips perfectcare elite steam generator iron has changed me from an iron as I need it person to an iron everything prior to putting away person. I’ve even been ironing my tea towels which I’ve never ironed previously.
    If the iron can have this effect on me then you know it must be good.
    I leave the iron permanently set up now so I can iron as things dry.
    My aunt has requested her partner gets one for her as an early Christmas present since she is in charge of ironing his work shirts.
    It has been very popular with everyone I’ve shown and got to test out themselves.
    The iron plates go over zips and seems effortlessly, and is gentle on all ironable fabrics. No need to change settings between fabrics and iron can be left face down on ironing board without burning

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • The only iron you'll ever want to use!!

    This iron really sells itself. It is so easy to use and has a large water canister that after solid use, still hasn’t needed topping up.
    The safety lock makes carrying the iron super easy and although the whole unit is quite big, it’s not overly heavy. It sits on my regular ironing board and fits fine whilst still allowing room to iron. If I had the correct set up however, I’d perch the unit on a bench to allow more ironing board room.
    The iron itself is light weight and easy to use. The ability to have a constant jet of stream is handy especially when ironing vertically.
    The unit is not very loud when in use. It gets the wrinkles and creases out of garments with ease.
    When hosting a ladies afternoon on the weekend I put a little demo on and got my girlfriends to test out the iron themselves. Everyone was most impressed and very envious of my latest appliance. I think they’ll be requesting one themselves

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • The best iron you'll ever use!!

    The Philips perfectcare elite steam generator iron is the best iron you will ever use!! It cuts ironing time considerably and is so gentle on even the most delicate of fabrics.
    It can be used on hanging garments as a vertical iron and is so light weight even my arthritic mother loves using it.
    The large water tank holds enough water that I don’t need to refill during use.

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • so fast

    This iron is so fast I have even started ironing the kids clothes! I would never iron their clothes before as they are just so small and fiddly, but with this iron its easy.

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • Outstanding with all materials and garments!

    So last night my partner mentioned he needed to Iron his work shirts and pants … I was more than happy to help and he was even wanting to iron them himself! That’s unheard of! He loves how light it is and that its actually something he enjoys!
    Cotton irons so well with the steam burst, and the more heavier cottons and the constant steam function really remove the wrinkles so easily.
    I love that I am confident in knowing that the iron will not burn my clothes, or the ironing board.. its a safe Iron which I really find an advantage!
    We got through so many shirts last night in record time.. and hubby loved doing it too!
    Without the need to set the temperature for different materials, it makes ironing faster, and I found that I only really needed to go over the fabric once and the wrinkles were gone.
    The Turbo mode (where I hold the steam button down) is what I love and I tend to use that most often. It produces a lot of steam but really is impressive! It makes ironing faster I find.
    If you want an iron which really does generate heaps of stem for faster results, then this iron is for you!
    Work shirts, work pants, jeans, cotton tops/t-shirts, bed sheets, pillow cases, scarves, doona covers, jackets.. this iron does it all without any chance of leaving iron or burn makes on your clothes!
    This is safe, fast and efficient -remarkable!

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • Ironing is a breeze with philips perfectcare elite steam generator iron

    I just can’t love this iron any more than I already do. My latest trial was testing out vertical ironing of my delicate dresses. The lightweight iron made this so easy and removed the creases right before my eyes. Usually I would send them to a dry cleaner for this to be done but after trialling the philips perfectcare elite steam generator iron on delicate fabrics and off cuts of the same dresses, I was confident that it would not damage the material. The ease of carrying the iron with the safety lock handle makes moving around the house very easy. The large water compartment which removes for filling steaight from the tap saves carting jugs of water and risking spills.
    I will be recommending the philips perfectcare elite steam generator iron to all my friends and family and more importantly, to other small handmade businesses who need to iron fabrics constantly like myself.
    This iron makes dress making a sinch!!

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • The most outstanding Iron I have ever used!

    I never in my life thought I would enjoy ironing and actually look forward to getting through a huge pile of ironing over the weekend… but I do! I use to hate this chore as my old iron was heavy and now I know why- because the water was contained inside the actual iron!
    Everyone who has used my iron absolutely LOVES it!
    The first thing that everyone comments on is how lightweight this iron is.. it makes such a big difference and you can iron for hours without aching… even refilling the water tank is an option I have not yet had to worry about as the tank lasts for hours.. its extremely convenient!
    I’ve never used a steam generator before so I was thrilled to have the chance to review this iron. This is a revolutionary way to iron, ladies and gents!
    It may be big and take up a bit of space on my ironing board, but the size is to cater for the huge water tank! Its so worthwhile!
    I absolutely LOVE that I can hold the steam on for as long as I like, or I can just use a quick jet of steam if I have a slight crease.. the two options are great and so easy to use.
    It gets a bit of getting use to to know that you can place the iron on the clothes or the board without any chance of ir burning what it is on… I never even thought that would be possible, but it is and its incredible! I prefer to leave the iron on the board face down though, than on the base of the iron.
    This is an incredible appliance and I am so happy to have one now- it exceeds my expectations and everyone who has seen it has been equally impressed. The colour is lovely, the water tank is huge, the steam options are outstanding and the results truly are unbeatable!
    If anyone is thinking about purchasing this steam generator, please don’t be put off by the size, but rest assured you will purchase a steam generator which will amaze you!

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • Makes iron easy

    This iron is so easy to use! It doesn’t burn, so you can leave it face down on the ironing board.
    The weight of the water stays in the base unit so the iron itself is nice and lightweight. This iron has so many amazing features – like being able to pick the temperature for what you’re ironing so no need to worry about fiddling with a temperature dial – I really like that. You can also do a vertical steam (like dress shops do) which is super handy. This is a worthwhile investment and so enjoyable to use. I think I enjoy ironing nowadays – really hated ironing before. Great product.

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • My lifesaver.

    Best thing I have found with this iron is it is so efficient, easy to use , time saver and delicate. Now I can happily iron clothes at home , specially my eight minths old baby’s clothes as they are small in size, but with this iron size doesn’t matter. Moreover, my husband also likes this. Now he started helping me to iron clothes which he never did before because it is really so gentle. And I am also thankful to my best friend who has shown this iron to me when I visited her last time. I can only see its pros. That’s why would highly recommend to the mums.Thanks

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • Light weight with steam to the extreme.

    OMG visited a girl friend at the weekend and while we were talking and catching up I noticed this Philips Perfectcare Elite Steam Generator Iron perched up top of her ironing board in the family room. I commented that I could have applied to try and review this iron on the mouthsofmums site but I had only just purchased a new iron 11/2 month prior to the invitation and thought I would leave the invitations open to mums who needed the product more. I did have to explain this site to her …so mom may get another new recruit. Any how I asked her if indeed I could give the iron a try. WOW it put my new iron to shame. The steam, the amount of it and the actual length the steam lasted was nothing short of amazing. The iron was light weight and glided over the cloths and I can actually say I enjoyed the ironing experience …my girlfriend also enjoyed the look on my face not to mention the fact I was ironing her basket of cloths.
    The only downfall I could see with this iron was the size (the huge size) of the actual unit (iron and base) the unit did take up quite a considerable amount of the ironing board space and if indeed you owned a small ironing board I dare say you may be in a bit of a pinch.
    GREAT iron though I was impressed.

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • wrinkle free uniforms

    For the past few weeks I have been using the Philips Perfectcare to iron my husbands RAAF uniforms and one of the unexpected results was that the fabric remained soft and comfortable and not stiff or crunchy as normally happens to some degree particularly if you need to use starch.
    Husband is very happy with the outcome partiularly as its been quite cold still on the tail of winter so a soft uniform is much cosier than a still one.

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • Perfect for sewing

    This year has been our first book week so we thought we’d try and make it memorable with some home costume making. My daughter decided she wanted to go as omelette from PJ Masks which naturally has a fiddly ‘wings’ cape. we used the Philips perfect care easily to iron all the fabric before starting and then again as we progressed to ensure the fiddly sections didn’t twist or bunch and sat nicely as we assembled all the pieces.
    I could see this iron being incredibly useful for quilters and serious sewers as its so quick and easy and is really gentle on all fabrics while still banishing all the wrinkles.

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • The best iron ever produced!

    So after ironing for about 2 hours tonight I’m very happy to say this iron has completely changed my way of thinking when it comes to ironing. I’ve ironed ever type of fabric I can think of and every result has been outstanding.
    This iron is incredible. . The steam function is something I honestly cannot live without and I have two people who have now put it on their Christmas wish list! I will never go back to using a standard iron because this one is just so much lighter and functional and for once in my life I’m absolutely excited to do ironing. . Even offering to do the ironing for my friends!

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • You'll wish you had this iron earlier

    This is a fantastic iron with the most amazing features!
    It won’t burn your clothes. You don’t have to choose a temperature setting. It can turn off by itself. You can leave the iron face down on the board. It’s just the best iron there is!

    Glides easily over any fabric, this iron makes ironing easy for the moat reluctant ironed. The Phillips Perfect Care Elite is an iron I would definitely recommend!

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • Best iron now I actually enjoy ironing

    The philips perfectcare elite steam generator iron has changed me from an iron as I need it person to an iron everything prior to putting away person. I’ve even been ironing my tea towels which I’ve never ironed previously.
    If the iron can have this effect on me then you know it must be good.
    I leave the iron permanently set up now so I can iron as things dry.
    My aunt has requested her partner gets one for her as an early Christmas present since she is in charge of ironing his work shirts.
    It has been very popular with everyone I’ve shown and got to test out themselves.
    The iron plates go over zips and seems effortlessly, and is gentle on all ironable fabrics. No need to change settings between fabrics and iron can be left face down on ironing board without burning

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • The only iron you'll ever want to use!!

    This iron really sells itself. It is so easy to use and has a large water canister that after solid use, still hasn’t needed topping up.
    The safety lock makes carrying the iron super easy and although the whole unit is quite big, it’s not overly heavy. It sits on my regular ironing board and fits fine whilst still allowing room to iron. If I had the correct set up however, I’d perch the unit on a bench to allow more ironing board room.
    The iron itself is light weight and easy to use. The ability to have a constant jet of stream is handy especially when ironing vertically.
    The unit is not very loud when in use. It gets the wrinkles and creases out of garments with ease.
    When hosting a ladies afternoon on the weekend I put a little demo on and got my girlfriends to test out the iron themselves. Everyone was most impressed and very envious of my latest appliance. I think they’ll be requesting one themselves

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • Makes ironing a breeze!

    This iron is so easy to use! The weight of the water stays in the base unit so the iron itself is nice and lightweight.

    This iron has so many amazing features! It can pick the temperature for what you’re ironing so no need to worry about fiddling with a temperature dial.
    It doesn’t burn! So you can leave the iron face down on the board.
    You can also do a vertical steam (like dress shops do) which is super handy.
    This may be a pricey iron but with all the features, a worthwhile investment of your ironing pile never seems to dwindle.

    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite gets through
    my ironing faster
    than any other iron
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is excellent
    quality
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is so easy to
    use
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite is perfect for
    every ironing
    requirement
    I would highly
    recommend the
    Philips PerfectCare
    Elite Steam
    Generator Iron

  • This iron makes Ironing enjoyable!!!

    Ive been trialing this great iron for a few weeks now and I have zero complaints on its performance!
    I have covered in my previous reviews the internal water compartment colour and an improvement could be a different color (only because a few people have asked me if the water was clean.. that was only because the inside casing of the compartment was a gold colour giving the impression the water was dirty). This is not a fault, just a colour choice!
    I also think that if you are using this iron, to have a large ironing board or a lot of bench space. It seems a little heavy for my small board and I was first worried it may tip my ironing board over.. I certainly require a larger ironing board with more room!!
    The water compartment is HUGE, providing hours of uninterrupted ironing and no need to refill the water tank- this is such a pleasure and so much better than my smaller iron I had prior to this.
    The steam function is FABULOUS! Having the choice of steam bursts or constant steam is a fabulous advantage- the constant steam really helps with the tough creases and does speed up the ironing time. The steam is awesome!!!
    The iron itself is so very light… which is great for those with weak wrists. I compared this iron with my other iron and the weight difference was substantial.. I will never use an iron which holds the water in the actual iron again, because that really makes the iron heavy. I never realised the huge difference until I could do the comparison with this great steam iron.
    It doesn’t take long at all to heat up either, and the handle stops flashing once its ready. Its super fast and the blue light really looks pretty!
    All up, this iron is the best iron I have EVER used and if anyone is looking for a steam generator iron, I can confidently recommend this one as I know that everyone I have demonstrated this to have been incredibly happy- to the stage that they are holding onto their ironing just so I can bring mine over! Husbands are wanting to iron! THATS A WIN!!!

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Article Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

I fondly remember slow, summer afternoons with family and friends gathered around a table of delicious finger-food during my childhood – the adults chatting and laughing, the kids pretending they understood the jokes. My parents had continued their Mediterranean traditions long after settling in Australia – and the simple joy of an effortlessly elegant gathering was one of my favourites.

What I don’t remember is my parents ever being stressed about the gatherings. It all just seemed to ‘come together’. Ah, how times have changed!

There’s something about the Italian style of entertaining that’s still so alluring in our fast-paced family lives. The idea of La Dolce Vita: a sweet life surrounded by family, friends, food and minimal fuss. Which is why we’ve enlisted the help of the entertaining experts at Sandhurst to share easy tips for elegant, memorable summer get-togethers.

We also asked our community of mums to share their tried and true, easy summer entertaining ideas, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Euro-Inspired Entertaining

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Before we dive into the delicious world of sumptuous, simple summer entertaining, it helps to know a little about the inspiration behind our guide. And that’s the concept of Italian entertaining – where time is taken to lovingly grow ingredients, before enjoying them with those you love.

Established in 1988, Sandhurst was born from the time-honoured traditions of generations of the family behind the brand – a proud Italian Australian family passionate about quality produce sourced from world’s best growers.

At the helm of Sandhurst are brothers Mimmo and Ray Lubrano, who live and breathe the impeccable ingredients that become the centrepiece of so many gatherings in Australian family homes.

“Tradition is what we stand for. We’re custodians of Italian values,” explained Mimmo. “When we go to Italy we see it in our grandparents, our parents came from Italy in the 50s. The tradition is a set of values: honesty, teamwork, participation, family – all the things you would associate with Italian family are the values.”

And it’s these beautiful values that make summer gatherings in Australia an extension of the European table.

Easy Summer Entertaining Starts With … Time Saving Secrets!

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A sweet summer of entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It’s a chance to spend time with loved ones. To press pause on life and make memories. And it can be simple! So here are some really easy tips for making your home the place where everyone wants to gather this summer.

Create An Entertaining Kit

Whether it’s pre-planned or you’ve had friends or family drop-in, having a few things ready to go immediately melts away any stress. Here are some things to include in a summer entertaining kit:

  • A red table cloth: It instantly says festive!
  • Some platters and serving dishes
  • Candles
  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

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Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

La Dolce Vita!

A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

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  • This is great for the grandchildren they love them as they use them as finger food and make up their own meal and use plenty of ingredients including meat and cheese on the dips and crackers. We keep it simple with the Sandhurst’s products as it is a meal in every jar and the kids love them.

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  • This looks like the perfect relaxed way to have a picnic! I am loving the idea of this! Just bring along lots of fillings and plenty of cheeses and breads and of course a little alcohol and you’re all set. This sounds like the perfect way to catch up with friends!

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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.

    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen :)

      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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  • The simplest way to entertain.

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  • I love the looks of different finger foods. I don’t think it is hard to put something together and I had many afternoons hanging out with many mums and all the children at the Cul the sac we then lived. At times I had 8 mums coming with over 40 kids. Many sweet memories indeed

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  • Love the visuals of the chatcuterie board

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  • Looking forward to summer catch ups! Its always the best time to just chill

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  • I love the go to guide for how to arrange a board! Mine never look aesthetic so I am going to try this!

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  • Charcuterie Boards and Antipasto boards are so good. I love them, i love the variety of foods you can put on them and they are so great for entertaining and enjoying with family or friends. It is something i like to make whenever i have friends over as you can enjoy and pick away while you are catching up. Great entertaining option.

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  • I absolutely adore an antipasto spread. There’s nothing better than having a colourful plate of charcuterie and antipasto shared with loved ones. I grew up with my Mum making the most lush, long table of nibblies on celebrations and it’s something that my siblings and I carry on today. It brings us all together.

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