Hi! I take an old washcloth or towel, wring out excess water after wetting it. Heat the iron. On a safe surface iron the heck out that cloth! Let the iron cool and then scrub it with a green scrubby. Repeat if needed.
We had an ironing lady years ago who would use the bars of sunlight soap. She would wet a tea towel and rub lots of the sunlight soap onto the cloth and then rub the hot iron over the soap then rub it onto a second rag for cleaning. She would swear by it.
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Hi Libby is it the iron itself or an ironing board that is stained? If its the iron itself I would try a magic eraser.
Here ya go.
https://www.hometalk.com/1217260/diy-iron-cleaner-clean-your-burnt-iron
You can also try white toothpaste and a damp toothbrush. A dab of toothpaste on the brush. Let it foam as you brush
DIY Iron Cleaner- Clean Your Burnt Iron
Libby: I've used a product like this with good success
https://www.amazon.com/Rowenta-Non-Toxic-Stainless-Soleplate-Cleaner/dp/B0006V875S/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=iron+cleaner&qid=1580932231&sr=8-6
Make sure the iron is off and the heat plate is cool.
Hi Libby, hope this video helps you out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQr7nr_j6Fs
That depends on whether the iron is stainless steel or teflon.
Some cleaners are too harsh for non-stick coatings.
Hi! I take an old washcloth or towel, wring out excess water after wetting it. Heat the iron. On a safe surface iron the heck out that cloth! Let the iron cool and then scrub it with a green scrubby. Repeat if needed.
We had an ironing lady years ago who would use the bars of sunlight soap. She would wet a tea towel and rub lots of the sunlight soap onto the cloth and then rub the hot iron over the soap then rub it onto a second rag for cleaning. She would swear by it.
https://www.hometalk.com/32592714/my-iron-is-ruined
I Thought My Iron Was Ruined!
There are some good tips here!
https://www.handy.com/blog/tips/how-to-clean-an-iron
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