How to Clean an Iron _ Cleaning Tips _ The Home Depot

Giving your iron a thorough cleaning will help you avoid messy ironing mishaps and keep it in like new condition .

Here's what you'll need before you begin .

Be sure .

The iron is unplugged and cool to clean the inside of your iron .

Pour a mixture of one quarter cup , white vinegar and three quarter cup distilled water into the reservoir .

Pluck the iron in and let it heat up for a few minutes .

Then press the steam button and hold until steam comes out .

Repeat this 3 to 6 times before turning off the iron .

Use cotton swabs to remove any remaining mineral deposits or sediment from the steam fence , unplug the iron and once it's cool , empty out the mixture next with the iron unplugged , clean the bottom of the iron also called the sole plate .

Using a paste made with one tablespoon of water and two tablespoons of baking soda .

After applying the paste , wipe the iron clean with a damp cloth , then turn the iron back on , fill it with distilled water and select the steam setting running the iron over a thick towel , press the steam button to ensure no paste remains inside the vent holes to remove stubborn residue , heat up the iron until the residue on the soul plate is somewhat pliable .

Then unplug the iron and place it on ice for about 10 minutes .

Then using a dull plastic edge , gently scrape away the hardened residue .

Finish up by wiping the iron clean .

So it'll be ready for your next ironing session .

Good luck .

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