how do you clean stains in the bottom of the iron?

Question

I don't know why there is always dirt after I used my iron a couple of times I thought because my iron is a cheap one but I have an expensive one it happen the same I want to know how to clean it in an easy way coz I end up scrubbing it.

Answer 1

Try baking soda.

Answer 2

OR you can buy a small tube of "Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner" which is what I used before I bought a self cleaning iron. You put it on a cotton rag and when the iron gets hot just press down and rub the fabric. This will clean the iron. Then store the cotton rag in a sealing bag such as Ziplock. This will help keep the cloth moist and you can use it a couple of times. If you want to end the problem you will probably need to spend a few dollars and buy a better iron. Consider the cost in the long run. We have a "Sunbeam Steam Master LX". Sounds expencive but I bought it at WAL-MART a couple of years ago. Only once or twice in that time frame have we lowered the heat. We usually run it on the hottest setting! It also has a safty feature ~ Auto off if you leave it on.

Faultless can be found on the spray starch isle at most WalMarts.

Answer 3

Let's say you HAVEN'T used anything abrasive to clean your iron. Then the reason you're getting crap on your iron is because you've got it set too hot. Turn the heat down and you'll stop scorching the clothes and picking up residue from them. Now let's say you HAVE used something abrasive on your iron. Most likely then, the iron is shot. The smooth, shiny surfaces of irons are very thin. Once you scratch them, they easily snag tiny bits of clothing and so forth. They will also continually rust. You never want to use anything abrasive to clean an iron. So never use steel wool, or gritty detergents or anything like that. Get Goo Gone, wipe the iron down so it's nice and clean and turn your heat down and you'll be good to go.

Answer 4

My grandma showed me one day a little trick that worked then...never had to do it since. She took salt and poured some over the top of the ironing board. With the iron on so it is hot, she rubbed over the salt like she was ironing the board. When she lifted it up...the deposits were gone. Dispose of the salt before you iron any further. Last time I did this is worked. Hope it does for you...got salt?

Answer 5

Use steel wool or my favorite SOS. Make sure the Iron is off, wet the SOS pad and scrub and then completely rinse of the bottom or iron maybe with a rag and dry. Make sure not to get the tinside of the iron wet.

Answer 6

to sparkling the soleplate: First, turn off your iron and enable it cool thoroughly formerly cleansing. Haley’s cleansing assistance by technique of Rosemary and Graham Haley shows rubbing the bottom of your iron with salt on a humid fabric. you may also use soapy water and a nylon mesh pad. For obdurate stains, try making use of toothpaste on a mushy fabric. cleansing undeniable and easy by technique of Donna Smallin recommends cleansing starch construct-up with a fabrics damp with white vinegar or a answer of equivalent elements white vinegar and salt (heated up so the salt dissolves). the thanks to Cheat at cleansing by technique of Jeff Brendenerg shows cleansing the soleplate with a paste of baking soda and water. Wipe the paste onto the soleplate with a humid fabric and then wipe it off with the different area of the textile. caution: by no skill use a metal scouring pad on the soleplate when you consider that this may scratch and harm the iron. in case your iron does no longer have a non-stick floor, try this tip from the author of talking grimy with the Queen of unpolluted, Linda Cobb: warmth the iron to the top-rated, non-steam putting. Sprinkle a brown paper bag with salt and run the iron over the bag.

Answer 7

This may sound goofy but it works and you have to have it available but some southerners used to run the hot iron over a few springs of cedar. It cleans the surface especially if you have ironed something sticky.

Answer 8

i have heard that if you scrunch up some aluminium foil into a ball, and turn the iron up really high, when the iron is as hot as it can you then gently scrub the iron with the ball

Answer 9

after you get the iron clean by using the hints posted here start using distilled water in it if it is a steam iron...too many minerals in tap water...

Answer 10

Soft Scrub. Maybe Lime-Away, or CLR (calcium, lime, rust).