I have little white calcium deposits in my iron. Is there a good way to clean them out?
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Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at 1:18 am
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April 17th, 2010 at 1:44 am
CLR
April 17th, 2010 at 1:58 am
Yes, use CLR to unclog it. CLR really works.
April 17th, 2010 at 2:29 am
Yes you need to mix a small amount of baking soda in with the water your put in your iron. Then turn it on high and iron a cotton fabric, (not something you cherish, it may cause stains).Be sure and use the steam functions . This will clean out your iron. Be sure and empty all water out when you are done.
April 17th, 2010 at 3:06 am
Things You’ll Need:
Household cleaning supplies
White vinegar
Step1
Determine the extent of the iron’s blockage. Turn the iron over and inspect the flat area that contacts fabric. If there are rust streaks or brown marks, remove and fix the cause.
Step2
Clean the iron’s water reservoir. Allow the iron to cool completely. Pour white vinegar into the reservoir to a quarter full. Place the steam iron on its highest setting and bring to a steam. Place a small, clean cloth under the iron and steam iron the cloth to rub away the deposits.
Step3
Remove any deposits on the flat sole plate of the iron. Any marks on the bottom of the faceplate should be removed using a solution of water and dish soap. Use a mesh scrubber or cloth, along with the water and soap solution on a cold iron faceplate. Scrub until all marks and stains are gone.
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Tips & Warnings:
While cleaning the iron’s steam vents, wipe down the entire iron unit. Keep the body free of contaminants that might otherwise migrate to the faceplate.
When storing a steam iron, empty the water reservoir completely and dry before storing. This will help to prevent mineral deposits from building up and clogging the steam iron’s vents.
Never work on or clean any iron plugged into an electrical outlet or that hasn’t been allowed to completely cool.