{"id":48635,"date":"2023-08-12T21:42:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-13T01:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=48635"},"modified":"2023-08-12T21:52:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T01:52:29","slug":"top-secret-tips-on-cleaning-your-iron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/top-secret-tips-on-cleaning-your-iron\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Secret: Tips On Cleaning Your Iron"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron-500x419.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80256 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron-500x419.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron-250x210.png 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron.png 940w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/419;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron-500x419.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron-500x419.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron-250x210.png 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tips-On-Cleaning-Your-Iron.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whatever you are doing right now, stop and take a look at your iron's heating plate. Gross, is it? There's more than likely to be some buildup that needs some proper cleaning! If you don't take action soon, the buildup will surely start to burn and will ruin your beautiful&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-choosing-fabric-childrens-clothes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fabric<\/a> once the iron is really hot or in steam mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So before buying those expensive creams for iron cleaning or worst, buying a new iron, you should check out these secret tips on cleaning your iron at home.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tips-on-cleaning-iron-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48643 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tips-on-cleaning-iron-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tips-on-cleaning-iron-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tips-on-cleaning-iron-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tips-on-cleaning-iron-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tips-on-cleaning-iron.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tips-on-cleaning-iron-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tips-on-cleaning-iron-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tips-on-cleaning-iron-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tips-on-cleaning-iron-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tips-on-cleaning-iron-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tips-on-cleaning-iron.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on Cleaning your Iron<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dryer-Sheets-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48636 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dryer-Sheets-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dryer-Sheets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dryer-Sheets-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dryer-Sheets-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dryer-Sheets.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dryer-Sheets-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dryer-Sheets-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dryer-Sheets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dryer-Sheets-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dryer-Sheets-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dryer-Sheets.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dryer Sheets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the wonders that <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FzGZCD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dryer sheets<\/a> can do to your iron's heating plate. It can clean the unnecessary starch buildup or any heat n bond residue. Grab some fresh dryer sheets then adjust your iron to low-no steam. For a few seconds or minutes, run your iron over sheets, then over a mildly damp towel. Turn your iron over. Voila! Your iron is now ready for a new amazing task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vinegar-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48637 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vinegar-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vinegar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vinegar-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vinegar-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vinegar.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vinegar-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vinegar-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vinegar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vinegar-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vinegar-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Vinegar.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vinegar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gather an old towel and some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DSdaM4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vinegar<\/a>. Pour the vinegar on the towel and let your iron sit on the damp towel for about five to 10 minutes with the power turned off.&nbsp; Then turn the iron to medium temperature and iron the hand towel for another few minutes. Remember to keep your head back during this process because there's likely to be some pretty strong fumes.&nbsp; Once done, run your iron over a clean towel a few times, attempting to remove any remaining buildup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"309\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toothpaste-500x309.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48644 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toothpaste-500x309.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toothpaste-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toothpaste-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toothpaste-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toothpaste.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/309;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toothpaste-500x309.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toothpaste-500x309.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toothpaste-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toothpaste-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toothpaste-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toothpaste.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toothpaste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You're right! The white, non-gel kind of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2R5E0D5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">toothpaste<\/a> that is usually found in your home can actually do magic! Get a soft cloth, put a small amount of toothpaste and scrub it while the iron's heat is bearable to touch. Caution: Don't do this while the iron is hot to avoid burns. It's a good thing that toothpaste has natural abrasives that can destroy any mineral deposit and buildups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baking-Soda-500x376.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48638 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baking-Soda-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baking-Soda-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baking-Soda-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baking-Soda-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baking-Soda.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/376;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baking-Soda-500x376.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baking-Soda-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baking-Soda-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baking-Soda-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baking-Soda-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baking-Soda.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking Soda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also create a paste out of baking soda and water. This will have the same effect as the toothpaste but not have that minty-fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Newspaper-500x331.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48639 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Newspaper-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Newspaper-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Newspaper-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Newspaper-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Newspaper.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/331;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Newspaper-500x331.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Newspaper-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Newspaper-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Newspaper-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Newspaper-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Newspaper.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newspaper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you having a problem with some waxy buildup in your iron? The daily newspaper might be the perfect solution for you. Turn your iron to a high level and then iron the newspaper. This will absorb any wax in your iron. Make sure that you'll clean the iron after the wax is gone and clean again using other methods mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wet-Sponge-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48640 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wet-Sponge-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wet-Sponge-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wet-Sponge-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wet-Sponge-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wet-Sponge.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wet-Sponge-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wet-Sponge-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wet-Sponge-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wet-Sponge-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wet-Sponge-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Wet-Sponge.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wet Sponge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accidentally burned your fabric because of excessive heat, there may be some particles or remnants of the scorched fabric stuck to your iron. To solve this vexing problem, get a wet <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DSfGBI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sponge<\/a> and place it on the ironing board. Press your hot iron quickly on the wet sponge. The sudden change of temperature should release the stuck, burned fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Salt-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48641 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Salt-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Salt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Salt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Salt-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Salt.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Salt-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Salt-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Salt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Salt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Salt-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Salt.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This technique should be performed cautiously. Using it too much or too often may damage the iron's heating plate. To start, sprinkle some salt on a damp clean towel and vigorously iron back and forth. Remember to do it carefully. It will scrub off the stubborn stains. Wait until the iron cools completely the brush away any retained salt from the steam holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Iron-Steam-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48642 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Iron-Steam-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Iron-Steam-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Iron-Steam-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Iron-Steam-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Iron-Steam.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Iron-Steam-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on cleaning iron\" class=\"wp-image-48642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Iron-Steam-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Iron-Steam-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Iron-Steam-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Iron-Steam-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Iron-Steam.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">How to fix iron steam problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vinegar, cotton swabs and baking soda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you having problems with your iron's steaming function? The common cause is the mineral deposits that block the steam vents. Don't worry!&nbsp; This is actually easy to clean and you can do it yourself without asking for some help of the experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin, make sure that your iron is cold. Using baking soda and water, make a paste and gently rub the paste product into the plate's steam openings. Next, get a clean swab, dip into vinegar and try to rub the holes. This will loosen any buildup present at the holes' opening. Brush carefully any remains of baking soda and iron again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see some improvement but this doesn't totally solve the problem, try to drain the water reservoir then fill it with vinegar halfway. Now run the steam and wait until its reservoir is dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In cases that the water in your home is excessively &#8216;hard' meaning that it has a lot of dissolved minerals, choose to use distilled water for your iron or make sure to remove water in the water chamber while it is hot. This will keep it dry and avoid any mineral deposits build up in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pamper-sewing-machine-cleaning-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sewing machines that need&nbsp;proper cleaning and care<\/a>, the iron for a sewist's life is also essential. Apply these tips the next time when your iron needs some thorough cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sEicYJkEfS\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pamper-sewing-machine-cleaning-tutorial\/\">Pamper Your Sewing Machine: A Cleaning Tutorial<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pamper Your Sewing Machine: A Cleaning Tutorial&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pamper-sewing-machine-cleaning-tutorial\/embed\/#?secret=t0c5xXJOAi#?secret=sEicYJkEfS\" data-secret=\"sEicYJkEfS\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the ones listed above, do you have any other top-secret tips on cleaning your iron?&nbsp; Please share your knowledge in the comments section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode582Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whatever you are doing right now, stop and take a look at your iron&#8217;s heating plate. Gross, is it? There&#8217;s more than likely to be some buildup that needs some proper cleaning! 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