Due to improper use, irons have to be cleaned from carbon deposits periodically. At home, this has to be done mainly with improvised means.
Among the cleaning methods that have been tested in practice, toothpaste, vinegar and citric acid have proven themselves to be quite effective. Let's tell you in order.
Toothpaste
It is able to cope with the plaque that forms on the surface of the iron when ironing synthetics. It is excellent for devices with a ceramic coating. You need to clean while the sole is still warm. Spread the toothpaste over the entire sole. After it dries, you need to wet a clean cloth in hydrogen peroxide and remove the remaining paste along with the carbon deposit.
Vinegar
Perfect for irons with a Teflon coating. To clean, soak a cotton pad in a water solution of table vinegar (1:1) and wipe the surface of the heated iron with it. Then iron a thick fabric and remove the remaining plaque with a napkin.
Citric acid
It is used to clean stainless steel or aluminum soles. The simplest option is the juice of half a lemon diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio. You can add hydrogen peroxide. Soak a cotton pad in the solution, wipe the iron, and then dry with a dry cloth.
