How to clean the iron from sticky residues

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Method 2 of 4: Using baby powder
Method 3 of 4: Ironing the paper
Method 4 of 4: Using vinegar and salt
Tips
Warnings
What do you need
Using a soap solution
Using baby powder
Ironing paper
With vinegar and salt

1 Wipe the iron with a damp cloth. Start with this simple method if there are not many sticky marks on your iron. Preheat the iron by turning it on in the low temperature setting. Dampen a cloth with water to keep it damp. Unplug the iron and unplug it before wiping it down with a cloth.

Fold the damp cloth several times and try not to touch the iron with your hand.

2 Prepare a soapy solution. If you cannot cope with the task with plain water, unplug the iron, unplug it and let it cool down to room temperature. Squeeze some liquid soap into the bottom of the bowl. Fill a bowl with warm water.

3 Wipe off the plaque. Dip a sponge or rag in the soapy water. Squeeze out excess water to keep the sponge or rag damp. Wipe the soleplate of the cooled dry iron. Wipe off moisture with a dry cloth.

For stubborn dirt, use a nylon sponge.

Method 2 of 4: Using baby powder

1 Unplug the iron first. Remove the plug from the socket. Let it cool to room temperature.
2 Rub baby powder into the soleplate of the iron. Sprinkle some of the powder on a rag. Use a rag to rub the baby powder over the iron.
3 Iron two rags with an iron. Preheat your iron. Wipe off any remaining powder by ironing the first rag. Then iron a second rag to remove any sticky residue from the iron.
4 Iron your clothes. If the fabric on the garment is too delicate, iron a small area on the inside of the garment first. After ironing two rags, there should be no sticky marks on the sole of the iron, but just in case, check if this is so.

Method 3 of 4: Ironing the paper

1 Preheat your iron. Turn the iron on at maximum heat. Disable steam mode.
2 Run the iron over the paper. Spread out a piece of newspaper or paper towels. Run a hot iron over the paper until all traces of dirt are removed.
- This method works especially well when you need to remove wax stains from the surface of the iron.
3 Add salt if necessary. If there is a sticky residue on the iron, scatter a tablespoon of salt over the paper. Run the iron over the salted paper to remove plaque.
- Alternatively, you can sprinkle the salt onto a dry cotton towel.
- Use this method if you need to iron clothes quickly. But keep in mind that it will not remove all stains from the iron.

Method 4 of 4: Using vinegar and salt

1 Heat the vinegar and salt in a saucepan. Use equal parts salt and white vinegar. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Heat the solution until bubbles begin to slowly rise on the surface, but do not bring it to a boil.
- If you can't stand the smell of vinegar, open a window.
- Unplug the iron and unplug it.
2 Rub the soleplate with the cleaning solution. Wear gloves to protect your hands. Dip a clean cloth or non-metallic sponge into the solution. Take a rag or sponge and use it to rub the sole of the iron in a circular and forward motion until the iron is clean.
- Don't dip your hand in hot vinegar.
- A metal sponge can scratch the soleplate of the iron.
3 Wipe the sole with a damp cloth. Once you're done wiping your iron with vinegar, dampen a fresh rag with distilled water. Wipe down your iron to remove any remaining vinegar. Let the iron dry or wipe dry.

Tips

Use a low temperature setting on your iron and iron it on an anti-static cloth to clean the soleplate.
If there are traces of molten plastic on your iron, try ironing some salt on a sheet of aluminum foil to rub off the plastic.