get rid of the black gunk on the bottom of the iron.
or should i just ask santa for a new ceramic non stick iron.
after all i have been a good girl this year?
2006-12-05 04:31:07 · 20 answers · asked by cry 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Try Mr. Clean grime removale. Besides what else could a good girl want then some good advise?
2006-12-05 04:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by Luke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can, determine what is stuck.
If it is waxy, like the crayon that your daughter forgot in her Sunday dress,then heat your iron as hot as possible and iron newspaper until it is gone.
If it is an oil based sticky residue, use a soft rag and wipe with ammonia. Then rinse well with water.
If it is hard water deposits, use vinegar or something like CLR (Calcium and Lime Remover). Again make sure you rinse completly.
If (as is most likely) it is starch residue, then elbow grease and a good cleaner such as Simple Green, Top Job etc. will remove it.
After you have cleaned the sole of the iron, you should iron several pieces of waxed paper to coat the bottom and help it slide over clothing rather than dragging.
CAUTION: When cleaning your iron do not immerse it in water, use a rag and wipe it down.
2006-12-05 12:34:38 · answer #2 · answered by Melli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the iron is still hot (but not too hot) rub a piece of soap on the gunk and the gunk will scrap off with a blunt knife.
2006-12-05 12:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by nettyone2003 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forget Santa - what woman wants an iron for her Christmas present? Start with those green nylon pan scourers, and work your way through Brillo pads (gently!) up to fine wet and dry "sandpaper".
Only if all else fails should you contemplate wasting your seasonal opportunity for a decent present - or an indecent one, if more to your taste..
2006-12-05 12:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by andrew f 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in that case you can have a new iron but only if your telling the truth like( How Good ) ill get on to Santa
2006-12-05 12:39:34 · answer #5 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could try one of those mr clean cleaning sponges, they seem to work on almost anything,,,,, or else just get a new iron, they are not that expensive nowdays, i wouldnt ask santa for it, i would take the money out of the household budget,,,,,, then ask santa for something nice and personal, not something used for a chore,,,,
2006-12-05 12:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by dlin333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try acetone fingernail polish when it is cool. Actually it depends what the black gunk is.
2006-12-05 12:39:10 · answer #7 · answered by MOM W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blimy I'd never get away with giving my missus an "appliance" for christmas, I know someone who bought saucepans about 2 years ago and he's not heard the end of it yet.. (give it another couple of years mate!)
2006-12-05 14:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by bluegreenash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask Santa for a new one!!
2006-12-05 12:32:43 · answer #9 · answered by kj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait till its cool obviously and get it off with a dry brush, but yeah defo ask santa for a new one!!!!lol xp
2006-12-05 12:33:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋