Garment steamer care
To keep your garment steamer in good working order, clean the water tank regularly, use filtered or distilled water, wipe down the body after each use and…
Proper care
- Clean the water tank regularly to prevent limescale buildup.
- Use filtered or distilled water.
- Wipe down the steamer after each use so that dirt and fabric residue don't build up.
- Once a month, do a preventive clean with a special limescale remover.
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