Do you think oven cleaner may work or something else?
2006-10-10 17:50:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
is it rust you are trying to get rid of? if so...sprinkle scouring powder on a cork.scrub the stains.....wash and rinse as usual.
or for an iron without a nonstick surface..heat the iron to hot, non steam setting...run it over table salt sprinkled on a brown grocerybag...you can also use non gel toothpaste..apply it to a damp clothand rub over sole plate on a cool iron until starch build up and ironing residue are removed.
do you mean vent holes? if so...use a pipecleaner...clean each hole individually...
cleaning internal parts...fill steam iron with equal parts water/white vinegar. let it steam for several minutes..disconnect the iron..let it sit for 1 hour...empty rinse with clear water using same process...be sure to iron old fabric before using on clothes...
2006-10-10 17:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by jessified 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to the outside of your iron,and it is an old iron with a stainless steel bottom , the easiest and quickest way is to take a Brillo Pad. the strip and shine kind!
Most supper markets sell them and just scrub the bottom of it with it, it comes off pretty easy,
If your referring to the inside of your iron there are a number of ways to do this, vinegar, lime away, CLR. I have done all of these myself.
By the way another advantage to using the strip and shine by Brillo is your iron will look like it has a brand new bottom on it!
Hope this helps you!
2006-10-10 21:42:31 · answer #2 · answered by Just me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell a product for that at Bed Bath & Beyond that works amazingly well. I can't remember the name, but I'm they will know at the store if you ask.
2006-10-10 17:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by sarah s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local hardware store for some anti-gunk. But make sure it's completely dried before turning it back on.
2006-10-10 18:00:09 · answer #4 · answered by Ron D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sweet soap it is good for anything that has an alumminion or chromo or any metal ...try it leaves a layer very dull just buff it and you will see how shiny it could be
2006-10-10 18:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by Yami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a cold washcloth (one you'd be willing to part with) & white vinegar.
2006-10-10 17:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by 5150 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vinegar works great for lime scale buildup.
2006-10-10 17:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by trinity729 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use powerful alcohol (trust me it works)
2006-10-10 17:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by bluesky777 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use vinegar!
2006-10-10 20:02:37 · answer #9 · answered by onehotgeorge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋