Have you ever thought of cleaning your iron soleplate? Probably not! Well, the soleplate of irons needs regular cleaning and maintenance to be more productive.
amril Stewart
The first point to keep in mind during sole plate cleaning is to never use any harsh material on the sole plate that can cause scratch.
Why does a stainless steam iron soleplate need cleaning?
Residue and minerals may cause stains on your fabric. The soleplate gets soiled after a few months, so it's best to clean it.
An easy method to clean soleplate:
Baking salt
White vinegar
Clean cloth
When the iron is unplugged and cold, dip the fabric into a mixture (paste) of baking soda and white vinegar. Use this cloth covered with the paste for scrubbing the soleplate.baking soda is a preferred choice, as it makes foam when mixed with white vinegar.
Removing melted plastic from iron: The material you will need include:
White vinegar
Salt
Ice
A plastic knife or spatula
When some plastic gets melted on the surface of your steam iron, don't worry, and just plug-out the iron.
Let it cool down. Now, take a shallow container and add a few ice cubes in it. Put the plastic-deposit part inside the container. Wait for 5-15 minutes until the plastic deposit gets hardened. If some plastic has melted onto your iron, unplug it.
Fill a pan with ice cubes and place the melted plastic-deposit part of the iron on the ice. Keep it over ice for 5 to 10 minutes to harden the plastic. Use the plastic knife for removing the hard plastic. Use the vinegar and baking soda mixture after it to clean thoroughly. The method of using this mixture has been explained earlier.
If this plastic has somehow stuck to your clothes from the iron, keep the cloth in the freezer for a half-hour. Use a plastic knife to remove the hard plastic.
Other Soleplate Cleaning Methods and Materials
Baking Soda Method: Rubbing it removes the rust and deposits from the plate. Add a teaspoon of baking soda over a damp cloth and scrub the surface. Rust always come quickly on soleplate when you buy the low quality of steam irons. So always choose the right steam irons and read from trustful ironing resources like Bestiron.co.uk.
Distilled White Vinegar: It removes the lime scales and accumulation in the soleplate. Fill one-third of the water tank of iron with a mixture of distilled water and vinegar. Keep then in equal proportions and let the mixture to evaporate. Drain out the water and deposits. Repeat the process and drain. Clean with a damp cloth in the end.
Toothpaste: Spread toothpaste on the surface and rub with a damp cloth. Toothpaste is a mild abrasive.
Using Dryer sheets: Keep the iron on low heat and rub with dryer sheets to clean it.
Using the soleplate's self-cleaning feature: Place your iron under tap water in your sink and push the self-cleaning button. Keep it underwater for a few minutes and then drain the water. It cleans the deposited lime and passes it out of the pores. It cleans the deposited lime and passes it out of the pores.
Want to simply the tiring task or ironing? Try keeping your iron soleplate clean. Your iron will last longer and work better. This story has provided easy and cheap cleaning methods for your convenience.