- A burnt iron is a common problem that can ruin ironing and damage clothes, and cleaning it can be a real challenge.
- Discover a surprisingly simple and effective home trick using… a paracetamol tablet that will quickly remove burnt marks from any type of iron soleplate!
- Also learn about other proven methods, safe even for delicate Teflon coatings, to make your iron sparkling clean again.
This is the most common case that happens surprisingly often. It only takes a moment for the soleplate to burn. Most often, this happens because the iron is held on the fabric for too long or the ironing temperature is incorrectly selected. Burning of the iron may also occur as a result of long-term neglect of cleaning and the accumulation of scale and sediment in the nozzles. To clean a burnt iron, you can use home remedies. An unusual trick for cleaning an iron is paracetamol. Just take a paracetamol tablet and rub it on the heated soleplate of the iron. It is best to do this with tweezers to avoid burns. After a few minutes, the paracetamol should dissolve the dirt and burn. This method is safe for all types of irons.
Spray this on the burnt soleplate of the iron. After several minutes, the iron will be as good as new
It is often recommended to wipe the soleplate of the iron with a solution of baking soda and water or table salt. This is an effective method that will remove dirt. However, it cannot be used on irons with a Teflon coating. Table salt and baking soda are too intense and may damage the iron’s coating. In such cases, you can use a mixture of water and vinegar. Mix vinegar with water in 1:1 proportions and wipe the soleplate of the iron. In case of heavy dirt, you will need to apply a cloth soaked in vinegar for about 15 minutes. My friends from France showed me another way to clean the iron. It works on a similar principle to vinegar and also dissolves this type of dirt. Mix citric acid with water and spray it generously on the soleplate of the iron. Wipe the dirt dry with a soft cloth. Citric acid, like vinegar, has an acid that effectively dissolves scale and other minerals precipitating from water. It is safe for Teflon surfaces. Before reheating the iron, make sure all nooks and crannies are dry and thoroughly cleaned.
Cleaning a burnt iron with salt
It’s a simple and quick way. Sprinkle a thick layer of salt on a wooden board and heat the iron to high temperature. When the iron soleplate heats up, start ironing over the spilled salt. Iron slowly and gently, when you see that the burn has dissolved, wipe the foot wet. Cleaning burnt spots with salt is not suitable for irons with a Teflon soleplate.
