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Brilio.net - An iron is a household appliance that is almost in every home. This tool helps you smooth clothes, remove wrinkles, and make your appearance neater. However, you often experience the same problem: a frustrated burnt iron.
Why does the iron get burnt? Some common reasons why an iron gets burnt:
- Temperature is too high
- Forgot to set the temperature setting
- Ironing synthetic fabrics
- Remaining material sticks to the surface of the iron.
- Rarely cleaned
Burnt irons are not just an aesthetic problem. If left untreated, burnt surfaces can damage the clothes you are ironing, causing black marks, or even ruining the fabric.
Many people believe that toothpaste is the best solution to clean a burnt iron. However, there are actually many kitchen ingredients that are also effective, safe, and cheap to solve this problem. Here is a review by BrilioFood , Tuesday (12/31).
1. Table salt.
Salt has the ability to gently lift burnt dirt. The way to clean it is very easy:
- Provide fine salt on paper/board
- Turn off the iron and wait for it to cool down.
- Gently rub the burnt surface with salt.
- Light sanding motion
- Wipe with a clean cloth
Vinegar has acidic properties that can dissolve scorch marks:
- Mix white vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio
- Dip a clean cloth into the solution
- Wipe the burnt iron surface slowly
- Clean with a dry cloth
- Vinegar is effective in removing scale and stains.
Baking soda has a fine texture that is suitable for cleaning:
- Mix baking soda with a little water until it forms a paste.
- Apply on burnt surface
- Let stand for a few minutes
- Wipe with a soft cloth
- This method is safe for all types of irons.
Coconut oil has the ability to soften and cleanse:
- Heat enough coconut oil
- Apply on burnt surface
- Wait a few moments
- Wipe with a clean cloth
- Effective for stubborn stains
Lime or citric acid is very effective:
- Cut the lime in half
- Apply directly to the burnt surface
- Leave it for a while
- Wipe with a dry cloth
- Acidic properties help dissolve stains
Some tips to prevent the iron from burning:
- Always set the temperature according to the type of fabric.
- Clean the iron regularly
- Use an ironing board
- Avoid ironing dirty cloth
- Turn off the iron when not in use
Even after cleaning, there are times when you need to replace the iron:
- Surface is badly damaged
- Cannot be cleaned
- Damaged cable or plug
- The control button is broken
- Clean after each use
- Store in a dry place
- Avoid collisions
- Use protective cover
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