Not a hostess can do without an iron. If this appliance is not used correctly, spots may appear on the sole. In order to get rid of them, you can resort to the help of special tools or use folk methods of cleaning. Consider simple but effective methods for cleaning your iron at home.
Cleaning the soleplate with vinegar
- Mix acetic acid with water 1: 1.
- With this vinegar solution, it is necessary to wipe the sole of the iron, while it should be cold. For easy cleaning of steam holes, cotton buds can be used.
Baking Soda
Traces of carbon deposits from the iron are well removed when exposed to soda. To clean the iron you need to mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 9% table vinegar. The resulting paste acts on the spots.
Salt cleaning
In order to clean the iron with salt, it is necessary to evenly distribute it on a cotton towel and intensively “iron” with a heated iron. Do not use this method for irons with Teflon or ceramic surfaces. Salt can scratch a sensitive sole.
Soap cleaning with Teflon-coated soles
Cleaning the sole with this method involves exposing the heated iron to soap. Heated soles must be rubbed with soap. Under the influence of high temperature, the soap will melt, thereby softening the soot. Then you need to clean the sole with soda or just rub it with a sponge.
Cleaning the iron with toothpaste
We apply toothpaste to the warm sole and wipe off the dirt by mechanical action.
