is there any way to clean the scorched flat bottom of a household iron ?

Question

I unkowingly ironed over a decal on a shirt recently and now can't get the scorched residual off the base of my iron what do I do to remove this buildup ?

Answer 1

Have you tried an SOS pad? Usually works for me.

Answer 2

In a pan put enough water to cover the bottom, put 3 tble spoons of dishwasher soap in the water, place iron in the pan and let set over night then just clean off in the morning.

Answer 3

I just saw this on the Today show this weekend. Take an ordinary piece of paper and sprikle salt on it. Put your iron on a dry setting and iron over the salt.
I haven't tried it myself but it worked on tv.

Answer 4

A bit of old newspaper whilst the iron is still slightly warm.

Good Luck

G

Answer 5

Get the iron hot (remember to be careful and not burn yourself, lol), the use vinegar to remove the burnt on leftovers. Be careful, as liquids transmit heat very efficiently!!

Answer 6

Sprinkle some salt on paper and iron over it.

Answer 7

DONT use spouse and little ones cleaners ever, i take advantage of "Monster Screenclean" it works super and does a brilliant interest of repelling airborne dirt and dust. i bought it at terrific purchase , approximately $20.00 , confident slightly costly yet properly worth it for fat monitors and laptop video demonstrate instruments besides.

Answer 8

put some salt on white paper, put your iron on the dry setting (no steam) and iron over the salt.

Answer 9

steel wool will remove it follwed by Mr. Clean eraser

Answer 10

I go with Puckbunny, just saw it on TV yesterday.