How to clean the iron?

Nagar, which is formed on the sole of the iron, is probably familiar to everyone, because even the most expensive appliances are not protected from such a scourge. And the question naturally arises, why does it appear and how to clean the iron from soot?

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Where does the soot come from?

This problem arises due to non-compliance with the elementary rules of the temperature regime. These include the following requirements:

• If you are going to iron a silk fabric, set the heating level to the minimum;
• if you want to iron a thing made of wool, do not forget to put gauze when ironing;
• synthetics also need to be ironed with protective material and at a minimum temperature;
• it is impossible to iron any fabric with a dirty sole device, just as it is impossible to drive a clean sole over a product with spots - the dirt migrates from one surface to another.

Important! Carefully read the labels of the products you intend to iron, so as not to spoil the clothes and do not have to clean the appliance. Our article will be a good assistant in choosing the right regime. “Iron temperature”.

But, unfortunately, we very often in a hurry or relying “at random” forget about these instructions. Therefore, we are tormented subsequently with a plaque that appears on a new iron, which during ironing leaves terrible marks on the surface of the fabric. In such a situation, only competent cleaning of the iron and nothing else will save you.

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How to restore the sole of the iron?

Most people do not pay attention to the fact that they do not observe the temperature regime during ironing.

If you decide to act dramatically before you look at this article - to clean the sole of the iron with a knife or even sandpaper, you will not be blamed for this oversight. It happens to everyone. But the rough surface needs to be smoothed out, otherwise - soot will become your constant companion.

For this:

1. Take paraffin from a candle, rub it with a fine grater.
2. Mix the grated paraffin together with fine table salt, pour the resulting mixture on a blank sheet of paper.
3. Cover with a napkin and gently iron it with a very hot iron.

Important! After this procedure, the sole of the iron will again become smooth. This procedure must be carried out with some periodicity, until the surface of the sole of the iron again becomes like new.

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How to clean the sole of the iron?

Restoration of a smooth surface is only half the battle, the plaque still remained. Therefore arm yourself with one of the following tools and follow the instructions for it. With this approach, you will definitely be able to quickly clean the iron.

Vinegar and soda

You can clean the surface of the iron in a simple grandmother's way, using soda and vinegar. For this:

1. Put rough material on an ironing board or any flat surface that is convenient for you - a waffle towel is suitable for this.
2. Sprinkle soda on top.
3. Crush the lumps.
4. Top with vinegar in a small amount. For greater efficiency, you can add ammonia. If there is no vinegar, just ammonia will be enough.
5. Wipe the iron thoroughly on a towel. The foam that has formed will clean the metal surface of the sole from dirt.

Important! If it was not possible to clean the iron - try to heat it, and then repeat the same steps.

Pencil cleaning

A convenient and inexpensive tool that helps clean the sole of the iron from soot is chalk or pencil.It is called very simply, “A pencil for cleaning the iron.”

Important! The only condition that must be observed during use is ventilation, or even outdoor cleaning. This is necessary because, as a result of this procedure, a very noticeable unpleasant odor appears.

Stages of using a pencil:

1. Turn on the iron first and wait for it to heat up.
2. Take a pencil and draw it on the sole of the iron so that the pencil melts.
3. Do not press hard - the pieces of the product may break off and fall into the holes of the soleplate.
4. Swipe the appliance over unnecessary, old but clean cotton cloth to clean the soleplate.

Important! The advantages of this method is that it can be applied to devices with absolutely any type of sole and any coatings. But without fail, pay your attention to recommendations from the manufacturer, since different types of pencils can be suitable for completely different surfaces.

Vinegar cleaning

Quite easily, you can remove carbon deposits with a solution of vinegar. To do this:

1. Dissolve 1-2 tablespoons of table vinegar in one glass and moisten a rag in it.
2. Turn on the iron and wait for it to heat up.
3. It is not advisable to heat it to a maximum temperature - select the minimum mode. If the sole is very hot, then you just burn your fingers.
4. Clean the hot sole of the iron with a vinegar rag or a cotton pad, but be extremely careful.

Important! Please note that during cleaning, vinegar will warm up, and its fumes will begin to spread throughout the room. Never bring the iron close to your face so that an unpleasant odor cannot get into your nose. For greater protection, wear a gauze bandage so that you do not experience discomfort during the restoration of the device.

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Useful Tips:

1. To well clean the holes in the sole of the iron at home from any unpleasant, hard deposits, as well as from burning, use cotton swabs, after moistening them in vinegar. Toothpicks are also used, on which pieces of cotton wool are wound. They clean holes that clogged so that steam can freely exit.
2. If you want a more thorough cleaning of the water compartment from scale, fill it with water and add vinegar or lemon, citric acid to it. After warming up, press the steam button and direct the jets from the hole to unnecessary material. Plaque will fly onto the canvas and will not spoil the surrounding interior. Find out in detail in our separate article how to clean the iron from scale inside.

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You should not reproach yourself for the fact that you “burned” the iron and you had to be puzzled by the question of how to clean the sole from soot. This situation can happen to everyone and far from 1 time. Just use the appropriate tools suggested in this article to solve the problem and continue to use the device, putting your things in order.