You are ironing a shirt, concentrating on removing the creases, when suddenly you smell a pungent burning smell. There are black stains on the sole of the iron, and a new "pattern" on the fabric.
Sound familiar? Don't rush to hide your appliances in a far corner or order an expensive cleaning kit. The solution may already be in your medicine cabinet.
A regular aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) tablet copes with carbon deposits no worse than specialized products.
Heat the iron to medium temperature, take the tablet with tweezers or wrap it in the edge of a cotton napkin.
Gently rub the contaminated areas of the sole - the acid will react with the carbon deposits, turning them into crumbs.
All that remains is to wipe the surface with a soft cloth soaked in water.
Aspirin not only removes traces of carbon deposits, but also gently cleans the small pores on the Teflon coating without scratching it.
Unlike some cleaning sticks, it leaves no chemical smell and is safe for allergy sufferers.
After treatment, the iron can be used immediately without fear of leaving marks on clothes.
To prevent the problem from returning, follow simple preventive measures: avoid overheating the iron, especially when working with synthetic fabrics.
Check the temperature settings before ironing and wipe the soleplate with a damp cloth after use.
Store the device in an upright position to prevent dust from settling on it, which turns into plaque when heated.
Author: Elena Shimanovskaya