How to Clean the Surface of a Clothes Iron

Keep the surface of your clothes iron clean.

A dirty iron can stain your freshly laundered clothes. Different cleaning methods are required to remove different types of dirt. Clean your iron on a regular schedule to protect your clothes. You can clean the surface of a clothes iron in minutes with common household cleaners.

Things You'll Need

• Newspaper
• Ammonia
• Rags
• Vinegar
• Baking soda
• Eraser-style cleaning sponge

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Instructions

1. Set your iron on its hottest setting. Iron several layers of newspaper to clean waxy substances from the surface of the clothes iron.

2. Allow the iron to cool, then wipe its surface with a rag saturated with ammonia. Rinse the ammonia off with water. This should remove any oily substances.

3. Clean the surface of the clothes iron with a vinegar-soaked rag. If this does not remove remaining substances, gently scrub the surface with a rag and a combination of vinegar and baking soda.

4. Use an eraser-style cleaning sponge to remove any remaining residue.

Tips & Warnings

• Rinse your iron thoroughly between cleaning steps. If ammonia is mixed with other cleaners, toxic fumes can be produced.

References

• Better Lifestyle Products: How to Clean an Iron