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Sodium bicarbonate and water:
Mix sodium bicarbonate with water to form a paste. Apply the dough to the cold sole of the iron and wipe gently with a cloth. Rinse with a wet sponge.
White vinegar:
Moisten a sweet cloth with vinegar and gently wipe the burnt surface. For a better effect, lightly heat the vinegar before use.
Toothpaste:
Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the burnt area and wipe in a circular motion. Remove any residue with a damp cloth.
Lemon juice:
Rub lemon juice on the scorched sole of the iron, leave to stand for a few minutes, then wipe with a clean cloth.
Salt and newsprint:
Preheat the iron to low temperature. Sprinkle the salt on the newspaper and iron it gently until the burns go away.
Dish soap: In a bowl of warm water,
dissolve some dish soap. Soak a cloth and wipe the sole to remove the burns.
Footwear oven:
For more difficult-to-reach areas, such as steam holes, use vinegar swabs or lemon juice.
Appearance:
Fill the iron tank with distilled water, adjust the steam function and “answer” with a clean cloth.
Dry cleaning:
Use a dry melamine sponge to wipe burned residues without using chemicals.
Specialized preparations:
There are special products available in shops for iron cleaning – follow the instructions on the packaging.
Avoid burns:
Regularly clean your iron, avoid ironing the soiled tissue and always adjust the temperature to the fabric.
Service and conservation advice:
Allow the iron to dry completely after each cleaning.
Store them in a dry place to prevent limestone or rust build-up.
Use distilled water to avoid obstructing steam vents.
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