How to clean my iron?

momaleh

Wed, Jun 19 2013, 9:17 am

There is a nice amount of rust or something like it, and it's getting all over whatever I iron. How do I clean it? I tried a wet cloth, but it didn't help!

thanks

Wed, Jun 19 2013, 9:19 am

Kosher salt on a brown paperbag. Iron the salt until the gunk is removed.

yo'ma

Wed, Jun 19 2013, 9:22 am

iron off
It really works.

JenniferK

Wed, Jun 19 2013, 10:08 am

A dry steel wool does the trick. Just scrub it when the iron is hot. I keep one on the shelf near my iron & clean it often so it doesn't build up. Good luck!

Mystery Woman

Wed, Jun 19 2013, 12:06 pm

The magic eraser works on irons.

SingALong

Wed, Jun 19 2013, 12:18 pm

My Rowenta iron came with cleaning wipes, maybe they'll work on any iron. Google Rowenta cleaning wipes

momaleh

Thu, Jun 20 2013, 5:35 am

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I tried the steel wool first, since it was the easiest for me, and at first it didn't seem like it was helping, but with some water, patience and a lot of elbow grease, every last drop came off!!!!