Removing Scorch Marks From an Iron

An iron with the setting on high can easily cause unwanted scorch marks on clothing or other fabric items, even on the iron itself. Some marks may become permanent, but if it is a small and light one, it can be removed.

Things You'll Need

• Fresh lemon juice
• Vinegar
• Nickel
• Oxygen bleach
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Ammonia
• Salt

Instructions

For Scorch Marks On Clothing

1. Soak the item in lemon juice; for large items only soak the affected area. Allow the item to soak for about 15 minutes before rinsing thoroughly in warm water. Hang the garment in a dry sunny place until dry. This will only work on 100 percent cotton.

2. Using an eye dropper drop a few drops of hydrogen peroxide on the mark and add a few drops of ammonia. Allow this to sit for up to an hour, keeping the area moist by reapplying hydrogen peroxide and ammonia, as needed. Rinse the area with water and wash in the washing machine with oxygen bleach.

3. Rub a clean nickel on a wool item that has a scorch mark. This should remove the mark immediately.

For Scorch Marks on the Iron's Soleplate

1. Heat equal parts vinegar and salt in a pan on your stove until it is paste.

2. Rub the paste onto the soleplate of the iron.

3. Use a clean cloth to wipe away the residual and clean the soleplate.

For a Quick Fix

1. Rub distilled vinegar onto the scorched area and wipe away with a clean cloth.

2. Rub laundry detergent onto the mark and wash with oxygen bleach if allowed with that type of garment/fabric.

3. Soak a cloth in vinegar and dab the area clean. This process may take several applications.

Tips & Warnings

• Melted or shiny areas will not be able to be removed.

• Be sure to read the care instructions on the label before washing your garment. Some items cannot be bleached or will need to be washed in a certain temperature of water.