With a few household ingredients, your iron will be clean and ready for your clothesno spots left behind.
If you’re a daily ironer, you should clean it every month.
Those who iron less frequently can stretch their iron cleaning to every few months.
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Of course, if you see any spots left behind on clothing, clean your iron right away.
You should also work on anironing boardor a clear, flat surface.
Gather supplies ahead of time and give yourself plenty of space to avoid spills or accidents.
Let the paste sit for a few minutes.
Step 3: Wipe the Iron’s Plate
Wipe off the paste with a damp cloth.
Step 6: Finish and Let Dry
Turn off the iron and pour out any remaining water.
Place the iron on a surface that isn’t too delicate in case any sediment drips out of it.
Tap water can clog the iron and causerust stainson your clothes.
Finally, be sure to store your iron upright to prevent water from dripping out.
