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How to Clean a Steam Iron

by Maricar on August 12th, 2007

Here’s how to clean a steam iron, so that it doesn’t stick to fabrics:

If your iron has brown spots on the plate, those are mineral deposits that keep the iron from gliding smoothly over clothes. Remove the spots with a mixture of heated vinegar and some salt.

Clean the water reservoir by filling it with a mixture of white vinegar and water. Let the iron steam for a few minutes. Pour out the mixture and rinse with clean water. Fill the reservoir with water, and use the steam iron on an old rag until the steam runs clear.

tip thanks to Vivian G.

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