What descaler should I use for a Philips / Saeco machine?

Philips/Saeco Descaler (CA6700) is the recommended product. Food-safe alternatives like Durgol Swiss Espresso or Oust All Purpose Descaler also work well. Philips and Saeco share the CA6700 descaler; using the correct product keeps the AquaClean filter warranty valid.

How often should I descale my Philips / Saeco machine?

Descale every 1–2 months (machine prompts) — and monthly in hard-water areas if you live in a UK hard-water area.

Philips / Saeco

Best descaler for Philips / Saeco machines

For Philips / Saeco machines (Philips 3200 LatteGo, Saeco Xelsis, Philips 5400), the recommended descaler is Philips/Saeco Descaler (CA6700). Below are cheaper universal options that work too, how often to descale, and a quick step-by-step. Philips and Saeco share the CA6700 descaler; using the correct product keeps the AquaClean filter warranty valid.

How to descale a Philips / Saeco machine

1. Empty and prepare

Empty the drip tray and water tank, and remove any water filter.

2. Mix the descaler

Add the descaler to fresh water in the tank at the stated dilution.

3. Run the descale cycle

Start your Philips / Saeco machine's descaling programme and let it run fully.

4. Rinse thoroughly

Run two or three tanks of clean water through to flush all descaler residue before your next drink.

Cheaper universal alternatives

Food-safe descalers that also suit Philips / Saeco machines:

Durgol Swiss Espresso ↗Oust All Purpose Descaler ↗

Other machines

De'Longhi Sage Nespresso Tassimo Dolce Gusto Jura Krups Kettles