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The ultimate trick to clean your iron in minutes

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Over time and with wear and tear, your iron runs the risk of damage and, above all, burns. This can make it very difficult to iron your clothes. Fortunately, there are a few cleaning methods to give it a second wind without damaging it further. Of course, you also have to take into account the material of the soleplate. Whether it’s Teflon, ceramic or steel, we’ll introduce you to effective home remedies for cleaning your iron.
Even if you regularly maintain your iron, it is often difficult to avoid burns. To remedy the situation, a specific cleaning will be necessary. Depending on its metal composition, you can use various natural methods to remove dirt and those unsightly traces. Here are a few!

Burnt iron – Source: spm

How to clean a burnt iron with a ceramic soleplate?
Ceramic irons seem to be more durable, but sometimes they also get burnt. When you want to clean them to remove scorch marks and annoying dirt, the main thing is to be careful not to damage them. For this, there is nothing better than using natural, non-aggressive ingredients, such as baking soda, for example. As you probably know, this white powder has excellent properties to remove, whiten and deodorise various household items. It is therefore a very reliable and safe home remedy for this type of cleaning.

How to proceed ? Here are the instructions to follow:

  1. Dissolve a few tablespoons of baking soda in water.
  2. Then heat the iron before disconnecting it from the power supply.
  3. Wait for it to cool down a little before carefully applying the baking soda paste.
  4. Leave it on for at least 5 minutes
    . 5. Then use a paper towel to wipe off all the dirt and residues of the product.
  5. Continued on next page

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