How To Clean Iron Holes

Scrub to remove mineral deposits and the baking soda paste.

How to clean iron holes. Dip a cotton swab in a solution of water and liquid detergent. Fill it into the iron s reservoir. Blast a few shots of steam to flush any residue form the holes then wipe your iron with a clean towel. Dip a cotton swab into water and insert it into the steam holes. Fill a shallow pan with ice cubes and place the melted plastic stained part of the iron on the ice.

To clean an iron first mix 1 tbsp 15 ml of water and 2 tbsp 30 g of baking soda in a bowl to make a paste. Before you begin make sure the iron is unplugged. Continue rubbing until you remove the gunk. After cleaning the steam vents bring the iron to your sink. The best way to clean a steam iron is with a mixture of vinegar and baking soda which should be applied with a nice clean cloth.

Scrape away the plastic. Allow it to cool off completely before you start. Keep the iron s heat on low and rub a few dryer sheets over the soleplates. This can ensure you don t burn or electrocute yourself when adding the vinegar step 2 inspect the steam ducts. Step 1 unplug and cool the iron.

Set your iron to its highest temperature setting usually. You ll be pouring the vinegar into the iron and heating it up so keep in mind it smells really bad but it works. For stubborn grime make the paste with white vinegar instead of water. Let it sit for five to 10 minutes to harden the plastic. Unplug and cool the iron.

The vinegar dislodges limescale build up as well as rust on the elements and inside the heating chamber. Clean the steam vents with cotton swabs. Prepare a cleaning solution made up of distilled white vinegar and clean water in equal parts. Then dip a cloth in the paste and rub it onto the soleplate to remove any stuck on grime. Remove any residue you see using a wood or plastic toothpick toothbrush or cotton swab.