What is the best way to clean a steam iron?
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I put it on high and iron rags to get the gunk off.
Hello Marge; Make a paste out of Baking soda and water. Cover the bottom of your iron and turn to the highest setting. Wipe the iron until the bottom is clean.
Also, you should clean the inside of the iron by mixing up half a cup of water with one fourth a cup of white vinegar. Steam this mixture into clean rags.
I hope that this helps you!! Take Care!
Use a flat razor blade and scrape it off. That's the only thing that works for me.
lay out wax paper then pour layer table salt. Turn iron on high and iron salt. When all clean wipe off with Clem rag. Then use white vinegar and water to clean inside. Just keep steaming. Finally use clear water to flush vinegar solution. Wipe down when cool with damp rag should be ready to go.
Heat the iron to the highest and then rub it over fine steel wool. Or, you can buy iron cleaner at fabric stores. I've got one that looks like a big lipstick. I coat the bottom of the iron and then iron it off on an old towel.
You are Welcome, Marge! I hope that this works well for you!
I used the instructions in the link, the baking soda /water paste worked great! https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/laundry/clean-iron
I see that this question was originally posted a few years ago, but I would like to add that depending on what surface you iron is, (teflon,or stainless steel )some methods of cleaning are recommended/not recommended.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7nN4JkYeSQ&ab_channel=HowToDoYourself
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPukZ19X97M&ab_channel=DIYNetwork
https://www.rowentausa.com/faq/Products/Linen-care/Steam-iron/PROFESSIONAL/csp/1110014743