If you are going to iron, be sure to check the sole of the iron. It should be perfectly clean and smooth. If you find dirt or soot, immediately take measures to eliminate them. Otherwise, the things you will iron hopelessly suffer.
You will need
- - soft cotton and wool fabric;
- - a pencil for cleaning;
- - soda;
- - hydrogen peroxide;
- - Toothpaste;
- - cotton wool and cotton buds.
Instruction manual
1
Fresh soot can be removed by simply warming up the iron and dragging the sole with force on the soft cloth. Burnt particles will remain on the rag. Repeat the procedure until the metal surface is completely clean. Do not try to scrape off the dirt with a knife, wire sponge or sandpaper - they will form scratches that will leave snags on thin fabrics.
2
If carbon deposits do not go away, buy a special pencil for cleaning the iron. It acts quickly and removes stains without damaging the surface of the metal. Follow the instructions strictly. Apply the preparation on a preheated surface, wait for the set time and wipe it with dirt with a dry rag. In order not to burn your hands, lay the fabric on the ironing board and swipe the iron from top to bottom with sharp movements. Usually one pencil treatment is enough, but in advanced cases it will have to be repeated.
3
Try an alternative. The three percent hydrogen peroxide solution cleans the iron perfectly. Dampen a cotton swab with it and walk it over the affected surface. Remember to clean the steam vents. To do this, dip a cotton swab into the peroxide and carefully treat each hole. The product acts quickly and very gently without damaging the surface of the iron.
4
Processing soda metal can also help. Gather a little dry powder on a soft cloth and carefully clean the sole with circular motions. Try to apply a layer of toothpaste with soda on the surface of the iron, wait for it to dry and wipe it off with effort. For small contaminants, such processing will be sufficient.
5
When processing the sole, do not forget about its lateral parts - they can also be dirty. After cleaning, thoroughly wipe the iron with a damp cloth and polish with a dry wool rag to a shine. Check the holes in the sole - they must be absolutely clean.
note
Do not use abrasives, even the mildest ones, for irons with Teflon surfaces. They are cleaned only with liquid or creamy preparations - for example, hydrogen peroxide or industrial pencils.
