I tried using my iron this morning, but rust was coming out of the steam holes.
Is there any way to clean the rust out so that it won't ruin my clothes, or do I need to get a new iron?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
2006-09-27 01:18:42 · 12 answers · asked by Mauntie 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
There are special products for cleaning out the scale inside the iron, But yours sounds as though its actually rusting.
Before you ruin your favourite item of clothing, chuck it and get yourself a new iron.
2006-09-27 01:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by maggie rose 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any unusual chemicals or liquids that you put into the iron to clean it could result in harmful vapors or an explosion. Fill the iron up and steam it out a few times on an old towel you don't mind throwing away. If that doesn't work, get a new iron and make sure that you empty the unused water from it after you use it.
2006-09-27 02:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trying to clean that is more trouble than it's worth. You can pick up a new iron at the dollar store for about $12. Never store your iron with water left it it and you'll avoid the rust in the future.
2006-09-27 02:33:33 · answer #3 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would pour the water out and fill with white vinegar. Turn it on and let it steam. Pour it out and repeat treatment. Fill with clean water and see if it is clear. If not ..go buy another iron. Use this one for ironing things that don't need steam.
2006-09-27 06:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by Cynthia M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 22:03:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes! That had to have really sucked! I'm thinking "new iron," but I guess you could try flushing it out several times with filtered water.
In the future, I would reccomend using only filtered water...like run through a Brita or something.
Anyway, try flushing it out first, in the off chance that it's just crappy tap water you have in it.
2006-09-27 01:30:29 · answer #6 · answered by Clint C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get an iron for less than $10, save yourself the hassle of trying to fix something old and get a new one.
2006-09-27 01:30:54 · answer #7 · answered by Krispy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting the same thing as what you put down the sink when its blocked,but im not sure what it is called(in Germany it is called kalk)
good luck
2006-09-27 01:23:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes by the sounds of it you need a water softern i would get a new iron too
2006-09-27 02:28:17 · answer #9 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid there is no option but a new one.
2006-09-27 01:23:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋