3 great ways to clean the soleplate of your iron with products you have at home
Anyone can make a mistake when ironing clothes and end up scorching the bottom of the iron (the soleplate). Debris - like cloth fibers and limescale - can stick to the soleplate quite easily, burn, become "baked on" and then be very difficult to clean off.
So, what can be done about this? There are several methods for cleaning the soleplate - some well known, others less so. Let's take a look at some of these methods below:
Clean the iron with paracetamol
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It seems really bizarre, but this could be the solution you are looking for: you will need a paracetamol (or acetaminophen) capsule and the soleplate should still be hot (and be careful not to burn yourself).
Here's what to do in detail: Turn on the iron to its maximum temperature, and as soon as it heats up a little, press a paracetamol capsule directly onto the metal. Due to the heat, the capsule will melt, becoming gelatinous, and will be remove the scorching. Have a damp cloth or paper towel ready to remove the residue. It may be necessary to repeat the process until the dirt is completely removed.
Clean the iron using dishwasher tablets
Dishwasher tablets can also be useful to remove stubborn dirt from the iron. You can use them like an eraser, moistening the tablet first. Then rub the table on the soleplate and the dirt will be removed.
Vinegar can also clean the soleplate
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What about vinegar? Well, vinegar can also be used effectively. Specifically, you will need a cloth, or old towel, which has been soaked in vinegar. Then place the iron on top of the cloth, leaving it there for half an hour. After 30 minutes, all you need is to wipe away the dirt!
Did you already know about these remedies for cleaning an iron?