How To Clean A Burnt Steam Iron Plate

Once the iron is almost clean move the iron on the green towel to remove the remaining residues.

How to clean a burnt steam iron plate. Check for white residue in the holes or steam ducts on the irons soleplate. Take a clean towel or cotton cloth and carefully scrub off the stains. Then turn the iron on and choose the cotton setting.

Toothpaste to Remove Burn Marks from Iron Plates Using a cotton Q-tip or paper towel rub a small amount of plain white toothpaste not gel onto scorched marks on your iron. Finally turn your iron to the steam setting and iron an old towel. Soapy water if your iron only needs a light clean you can scrub it with a sponge dipped in soapy water.

Prepare a thick paste of 3 tbs. For a stronger solution mix 34 cup water and 14 cup white vinegar. Turn the iron on to a medium heat setting.

Remove any residue you see using a wood or plastic toothpick toothbrush or cotton swab. Leave it for 5 minutes and you will have a clean iron. Switch on the iron put the temperature settings to the highest point and turn on the steam.

Rub the plate with a clean cloth until there is no dirt. Place two folded white and green towels side by side. This will help remove any remaining paste.

Make sure the iron is unplugged and absolutely cool. Apply the soda paste to the dirty areas of the iron plate. Soda bicarbonate and 1 tbs.