How can I clean the Teflon-coated iron at home?

Even if you carefully and carefully used the Teflon-a time comes when it is necessary to clean it. Very often, manufacturers claim that their products after purchase and use do not need additional care. However, life experience speaks about something else. In this article we have collected the most simple and effective tips, than to clean the iron with Teflon coating at home.

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Features of Teflon material

First you need to understand what is Teflon? It is a unique material that is durable and slippery at the same time. Thanks to these properties, he has found application in the manufacture of very many household appliances.

Such material, even at low temperatures, easily iron things from synthetic fabrics. But it has one significant drawback - chipped and mechanical damage is very easy. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the Teflon-coated iron very carefully and carefully.

Important! Products from Teflon perfectly tolerate the impact of any aggressive chemicals, including acids and alkalis. Mechanical exposure to sharp objects is unacceptable, as scratches on Teflon coatings are formed and the iron properties necessary for high-quality ironing of products from various types of fabrics are reduced.

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Causes of pollution

In order to understand how to clean the Teflon-coated iron from the carbon at home, it is necessary to understand the causes of such contaminants. The most popular of these are the following:

• scum, which is very actively formed due to dirty water when using steam iron functions;
• prolonged contact of the heated soleplate with synthetic fabrics;
• possible getting on the soleplate of an iron sticky or tar-bearing substances, which with increasing temperature even more adheres to the Teflon surface.

Important! These factors often interact with each other, leading to damage to the surface and reduce its sliding properties. It's not safe to iron things with a stained iron, because such a procedure can spoil them. This remark is particularly relevant for white and light fabrics. You can irretrievably ruin the product if the dirt accumulated on the bottom of your device, go to the material and at high temperature "solder" to it.

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Cleaning Pencil

We think that every housewife has heard about this special tool that will help you at home clean the Teflon-coated iron. But how to use it correctly - not everyone knows.

The cleaning pencil for cleaning the sole of the iron can be bought at any hardware store. Apply it according to the following algorithm:

1. In the upright position, preheat the iron to the maximum temperature.
2. Unplug it from the mains.
3. Take the appliance into a well-ventilated area and carefully rub the sole with a pencil.
4. Wait until the iron has cooled down completely.
5. Wipe the soleplate with a clean cotton cloth or cloth.

To achieve the ideal cleanliness of the sole of your household appliance, this procedure can be repeated as many times as necessary. But do not rush and be careful when wiping dirt from the sole of a heated Teflon iron, there is a danger of burning your hands.

Important! Do not panic if you feel an unpleasant smell, because this is a normal chemical reaction of melting a pencil.

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Hydraulic

Carrying out iron cleaning alone can be done using hydroperite. Usually one or two tablets are enough. The cleaning of the sole proceeds in the same way as in the first method, only the process itself is accompanied by the emission of a huge amount of gases.

Important! To avoid impregnating the furniture and wallpaper with gas, it is necessary to conduct it in a well-ventilated room, at least with an open window.

The cleaned up dirt can be removed with a clean, damp cloth, or rinsed with cold water. Then it is necessary to wipe the base of the iron with a dry cotton rag.

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Vinegar

If you were interested in the question of how to clean the Teflon-coated iron from burnt cloth, then the folk method based on the use of acetic acid will help you. Molten fabric can get into the holes for steam, and by mechanical means it is impossible to get rid of it. However, you can cope with this by following the following instructions:

1. Take one part of the vinegar, we dilute it with two parts of clean water.
2. Cotton cloth is larger than the iron by wetting the solution well, spreading it in place for ironing.
3. We put on the wet cloth, disconnected from the mains and not strongly heated iron.
4. After 10-15 minutes, wipe the sole with a damp cloth, and enjoy the look of a clean sole of the iron.

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Citric Acid

Perfectly helps to clean the holes for steam using citric acid. To achieve the best possible result, follow the following algorithm of action:

1. First we prepare a solution of one teaspoon of citric acid and 200 ml of purified water.
2. Approximately half fill the resulting water container and turn on the steaming mode.
3. 10 seconds steam and 15 seconds break - this process needs to be alternated several times.
4. After all, wipe the cold sole of the iron with a damp sponge.

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Nail polish remover or hydrogen peroxide

A three percent hydrogen peroxide or nail polish remover without acetone will also help you clean the Teflon-coated iron from burnt cloth. It is necessary to soak the cotton disc with any of the means you have chosen and then apply it on a cold iron to burnt places. The adherent fabric should go without effort. After cleaning, wipe the soleplate with a damp sponge.

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Basic mistakes and useful advices:

1. When setting the ironing temperature, banal negligence or inattention very often lead to burning of the fabric. There is another way to remove the deposit of synthetic fabric from the working surface of the iron. In this you will help the procedure of scraping the coke with a wooden ruler or any other wooden object.
2. It is best to iron delicate fabrics through wet gauze, and through cotton cloth should iron the woolen products. Things of silk is best steam. The working surface of the iron after each ironing should be wiped with a damp cloth. Recommendations for ironing, which are indicated on the clothing labels, must be observed.
3. Never clean the working sole of the iron with abrasive agents or metal washcloths, as they damage the Teflon coating - lead to scratches and various defects. The least damage to the surface of the sole reduces the functionality of the iron, worsening the quality of ironing and adversely affecting the structure of the fabric.

We hope these simple tips will help you understand how to clean the Teflon iron, because everything is extremely simple and effective.