Brilio.net - Burnt crust on the surface of the iron is usually caused by a buildup of residue from hard water, remnants of lubricant products, or burning of fabric fibers. When the iron becomes scorched like this, the surface will become sticky. This certainly makes the ironing process more difficult and can cause the fabric to pull or even burn.
Because it is sticky when used, many people think that an iron that has a burnt crust tends to be unfit for use. As a result, the iron will just be thrown away. However, did you know that even an iron that has a burnt crust can be made smooth again using one kitchen ingredient.
Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @babyshaqilamaulina on Monday (15/7), the kitchen ingredient in question is salt. Well, this salt basically has abrasive properties which can scrape off burnt crust on the iron. However, so that the salt works optimally, there is another ingredient used, namely toothpaste or toothpaste.
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The method is quite easy. First of all, apply toothpaste to the entire surface or plate of the iron that has a burnt crust. At this stage, make sure the iron is cold to make it safer and not burn your hands.
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After smearing it evenly, then plug in the iron and heat it. While waiting for the iron to heat, prepare a large piece of white paper. Then sprinkle quite a lot of salt on the paper.
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Next, rub the iron over the salted paper. The more salt, the faster the burnt crust will peel off. Do this process continuously until the burnt crust on the iron plate disappears.
If the crust is very thick, scrub for a longer duration. Don't forget to also press the iron while rubbing. That way, the burnt crust will be easier to remove optimally.
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So, this clean iron can be used again. Because the burnt crust has disappeared, the surface of the iron plate when ironing becomes smoother. This certainly makes clothes smooth and neat when ironed. It's quite easy and effective, right?
Viewed more than 7 million times, Ino's upload immediately caught the attention of netizens. Through the comments column, many other TikTok users also provided other suggestions for removing burnt crust on the iron.
"I like using vinegar, put vinegar on a cotton ball then rub it on the iron, it's smooth again," said TikTok @estisartika.
"If I just rub it directly on the salt, I don't need to use toothpaste," explained TikTok @kuelalui1000.
"You can also use banana leaves," wrote the TikTok account @ochacamais.
"The ninja way: use bleach+ dishwasher+ toothpaste+ sandpaper, quickly, don't waste a lot of energy," commented the TikTok account @dolfosianabulgemoy.
"Thank God my iron is clean again, thanks," said TikTok @Dieta.