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Yes, there are specialized chemical cleaners for irons, but they may be pricey and don't guarantee spotless results every time. An alternative that is both easy to make at home and less expensive may often work just as well.
An Easy Way to Clean in 30 Seconds
You can get the same results without spending a fortune or wasting hours washing your iron. You can quickly and easily clean your iron using a dishwashing tablet, vinegar, and a few common household items. This is the way to accomplish it.
Items Necessary:
One tablet for the dishwasher
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Vinegar, when required
Ear sticks (cotton swabs)
Two or three pieces of paper towels or other absorbent material
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Methods for a Thorough Cleaning:
1. Make the Tablet for the Dishwasher
The first step is to take the dishwashing tablet and remove any packaging, such as plastic or nylon. You may clean the soleplate of your iron with this tablet since its components dissolve even the toughest grease and limescale.
Step2: Preheat the Iron
To begin ironing, set the iron to its maximum heat setting and disable the steam feature. Dishwasher tablets work better in hot water to dissolve limescale and residue. Make sure you don't burn yourself while you're doing this.
Step 3: Wet the soleplate and rub in the dishwasher tablet.
To remove limescale and grime from the hot iron's soleplate, gently apply the unwrapped dishwashing tablet, rubbing it in a circular motion. In a matter of seconds, the pill will start to dissolve the dirt and filth, starting to melt. Scrubbing the tablet across the surface will reveal the gradual removal of grime and limescale.
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4. Use Absorbent Paper to Wipe
Once you've scrubbed the soleplate for around 30 seconds with the dishwashing tablet, use absorbent paper or a paper towel to wipe up any leftover residue. Doing so will remove any filth or limescale from your iron, leaving it appearing clean and shining.
5. Scrub the Steam Holes
Limescale may build in the steam holes of your iron, so it's important to clean them as well. Fill the vinegar bottle top with a little vinegar to clean these tiny holes.
Gently wipe out all of the steam holes with a cotton swab dipped in vinegar. If limescale deposits are clogging your iron's holes, you may remove them with vinegar and utilize the steam setting with ease.
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6. Last Touch Up and Drying
After you've finished cleaning the steam holes, grab a second piece of absorbent paper and wipe the soleplate and steam holes of the iron completely. Doing so will eliminate any lingering vinegar or moisture, preparing your iron for use.
Benefits of This Approach
Iron heat and the cleaning ingredients in the dishwashing tablet work together to make this procedure great at eliminating stubborn residue and limescale. You can clean your iron just as effectively with dishwasher tablets as with any other kind of filth or mineral deposits because of its recipe for removing these substances. Also, as vinegar is a natural limescale remover, you can keep your iron running smoothly by cleaning the steam holes with it.
