I have ruined more than one iron by getting black residue on it. How can I remove this from the iron?

Answer 1

let it cool of completely and use some acetone or nail polish remover to clean the metal surface.

Answer 2

Buy a hot-iron cleaner, which comes in a tube (like toothpaste) and is sold in most hardware stores. Put a dab on a scrap of an old terry-cloth towel, and run the hot iron over it. Remove residue by ironing a clean terry-cloth rag. If residue lingers in steam holes, repeat process, or wad up the cloth so you can rub the buildup out of the holes without burning your fingers.

Answer 3

I put water and vinegar in the iron and set it on HIGH STEAM. That cleaned the inside build up of minerals that often cause the stains on the bottom. I have used rubbing alcohol to clean the bottom plate. It doesn't scratch like abrasive cleaners.

Answer 4

get a towel or paper towel and pour about a tablesppon of salt on it turn the iron up as high as it gones and iron the salt it will clean the iron. iron until all residue is gone

Answer 5

Try this cleaning cloth. You have to buy in packages of 5 but they are only like $3 bucks a piece. I have ordered them and use them on everything, especially cleaning windows and clean mirrors. They are made out of tiny fibers. They are guaranteed not to scratch and all you do is rinse the cloth under water, wring it out and wipe ANY surface with no streaks or scratch. Use em over and over. I have not thrown one away yet!
I even waxed my car with it! I am sold on this ...I encourage you to try it out.
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Answer 6

I would try the iron cleaner, it works for me.