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– Dishwashing liquid to remove burn marks on the iron

If the brown marks cover the holes of the iron,  dilute dish soap in water and then soak cotton swabs in it . On a cool iron, rub the stained area and soiled vents. Rinse and let the device air dry immediately after rinsing with clear water.

In addition, be aware that you can replace the dishwashing liquid with black soap or grated Marseille soap. The latter remains  a product that can be used for more than one purpose.

– Hydrogen peroxide to clean an iron

Thanks to the stain-removing power of hydrogen peroxide, you can remove brown marks effortlessly. All you have to do is  put some on an ironing board and  then use your appliance on it until the stains disappear.

– Lemon juice and baking soda to remove brown marks from the iron

The acidity of lemon and the abrasiveness of baking soda combine here for an effective cleaning of your iron. For this, form  a paste with a little lemon juice and sodium bicarbonate  then coat the stained area. Let the product act  on a cold iron  for 5 minutes then rub it gently until the soleplate is completely cleaned; you can help yourself with a toothbrush for this purpose. Then use a damp cloth to wipe off any remaining paste and let it dry.

– Candle wax to clean the iron

Although a candle stain is completely compromising for our tablecloth or our carpet, it is not the same for the cleaning of our irons. And for good reason, candle wax works well  against stubborn iron soleplate stains. Start by adjusting the iron to the lowest setting, being careful not to touch the soleplate,  then rub the candle over the brown marks . Wearing oven gloves, rub the stained areas with a thick cloth.

– Toothpaste to clean the iron

As surprising as it may seem,  toothpaste can indeed be used to disintegrate brown stains  from iron plaque. Take a paper towel soaked in the paste and rub it against the burn marks. Focus only on stained areas before wiping with a microfiber cloth. Also be careful not to let the product enter the steam vents, in which case  fill the water tank with distilled water then place your iron upright on a used towel. Turn the device on, let it sit on the ironing board for 5 minutes, then remove excess toothpaste by holding the device button down for 20 seconds. Then wipe with a cloth soaked in cold water. Repeat the operation if necessary.

So many tricks to use to restore the initial efficiency of your iron. In the meantime, you can take the opportunity to  smooth out your clothes without using it!