Because of frequent ironing, use of untreated water and the improper handling of iron plaque appears on its surface. Without cleaning the iron from scale it will not work efficiently.
Cleaning method is chosen to the irons individually. Ceramic, aluminum, Teflon surface is forbidden to clean acids or abrasive products. They damage the appliance sole. For them, sparing use methods that remove the scum, mold and other contaminants.
Hot iron can be wiped soap, ammonia, vinegar. After that, wash and dry.
Warm device wipe cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide or use gidroperita tablet.
Device with a steam generator in the cleaning agents do not need: they are equipped with self-cleaning function. Purified water to pour the iron tank and heat to the temperature specified in the instruction. Turn the iron in a horizontal position over a sink. Include a self-cleaning mode. The steam removes limescale without additional substances.
Doing cleaning properly
To clean the inside of the iron scale, use of citric acid. 1 teaspoon need powder and a glass of water. Remove accumulated dirt will help this instruction:
- Mix and pour into the iron tank;
- turn on the device, up to a maximum heat and disconnect from the network;
- rinse mode otparivaya over the sink;
- continue cleaning while holes of iron mud flow stops;
- rinse the inner surface of pure water device.
Means for descaling
Daring to clean the surface of the iron from scale, which prevents the normal operation of the steam generator, it is possible to take advantage of domestic or industrial facilities.
Household
The materials at hand, which will remove the contamination with iron at home. The most effective:
- Salt, mixed with paraffin. Grate, spread on a leaf of paper or a thin layer of tissue. Heated device, swipe the mass several times. Wipe the iron surface with a soft cloth. Do not repeat the method with a Teflon coating, it is their hurt.
- Vinegar or ammonia soak a cloth and wipe it included iron sole. Preheat the appliance and iron them unnecessary fabric. On it all the dirt will remain, and the surface of the device is clear. Acetic cleaning method is suitable for ceramic irons Philips.
- If the contamination is persistent, soak the cloth in vinegar and place a piece of iron on it for the whole night. In the morning, wipe and wash the surface. After drying, you can start ironing.
- Tefal iron contaminated surface may be cleaned with a mixture of soda and dishwashing detergent mixed until a thick slurry. Grate it and leave the unit for a few minutes. Rinse the surface with pure water.
Homemade methods to remove the dirt from the outside only.
industry
For fast and efficient cleaning of the soleplate use descaling. Most popular:
- Descaler - liquid which is diluted with water in the proportions indicated on the package. Pour the solution into the water tank, enable the device into the outlet, set temperature and wait half an hour. When water cools, wash the inner and outer surfaces of the iron.
- Topperr - concentrated formulation, is applied only in diluted form. In accordance with the instruction, mix 20 ml of the composition and 40 ml of water. Select the maximum temperature, preheat unit and pour the mixture into it. Pour the liquid after two hours. Rinse the vessel and type it in pure water. Turn the iron and heat network, including steamer. Clean the steam hole and the outer surface of the device.
- Top House Mix in a volume of 50 ml with 100 ml of water and pour into the iron. Turn on maximum power. After heating invert device in a horizontal position for 10 minutes. Turn the steam mode. Cleaning lasts as long as out of the holes no longer exit the accumulated dirt.
- Greengield - pencil for cleaning the soleplate. Select the ironing hair. A pencil on the surface of the device. Wipe sodden soot with a clean cotton cloth. After cooling the iron wash it with pure water.
- Cillit used for the removal of internal scale clusters. Turn up the device working surface. Pipette or syringe to drip hole means and leave for 10 minutes. Wipe sole unit and fill clean water into it, to wash agent residues.
Before using the tools read the instructions.
helpful hints
When cleaning iron observe its material. Abrasives or aggressive agents are not suitable for all surfaces. They can lead to scratching. It is important to take into account the composition of the industrial equipment.
To avoid scale formation and contamination inside the holes, use distilled or purified water and leave it in the device after ironing.
Pick up the correct temperature for the tissue. Do not be lazy to wipe with a damp towel cooled iron after each ironing. At least once a month, include a self-cleaning mode.
Purification of iron from scale should take place before each ironing. Avoid large concentrations of contaminants. This significantly impairs the ironing, leaves traces on clothes and spoils the quality.
