How to Clean Rowenta Steam Irons

Keep your Rowenta steam iron clean to maintain its efficiency and prolong its usefulness. Use the Rowenta Soleplate Cleaning Kit, available at retailers and service centers, for best results. This will also help uphold your steam iron's warranty.

Things You'll Need

• Rowenta Soleplate Cleaning Kit
• Ironing board
• Clean, dry cloth
• Two cotton terry cloths, such as washcloths

Instructions

1. Pour out any water from the iron. Turn the steam iron on to the "Cotton" setting, which is the one with three dots on the settings dial.

2. Cover an area of the ironing board with a clean, dry cloth. Fold one washcloth or other piece of cotton terry cloth in half and place it onto the cloth on the ironing board.

3. Dispense a 2-inch long daub of cleaning solution onto the terry cloth. Run the heated iron over the cloth directly on the cleaning solution. Move the steam iron in a circular motion over the cleaner on the cloth for a minute or two.

4. Remove the steam iron from the cloth. Carefully wipe any remaining cleaning solution from the soleplate using the second terry cloth.

5. Add water to the steam iron. Turn on the "Steam" or "Burst of Steam" feature. Run the iron over the clean, dry cloth on the ironing board to ensure the cleaning product is entirely gone from the soleplate.

Tips & Warnings

• Cleaning solution left on the steam iron can cause spots or discoloration to clothing.

References

• Rowenta User Instructions: Soleplate Cleaner Kit Instructions