foto: YouTube/Guru SMK
Brilio.net - The iron is an important household appliance. This piece of furniture functions to make clothes smooth and neat again after washing. How to use it is also quite easy so many people rely on this tool at home.
However, with use, the function of the iron can decrease over time. Especially if not used properly. Using a high temperature on an iron can cause ironed clothes to become sticky and burn. As a result, black scale stains appear on the bottom of the iron .
To remove these crusty stains, many people brush them with water. However, this can damage the ironing machine. There are also those who rely on toothpaste to remove crusty stains. However, it is different from a netizen on the SMK Teacher YouTube account.
Tricks to remove burnt iron stains.
He admitted that he had another trick to remove burnt stains on the iron. The materials used are also quite simple, one of which comes from kitchen ingredients. Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Vocational School Teachers on Thursday (27/3), the ingredients used were water and citrus. He also added 1 kitchen ingredient, namely dishwashing soap.
photo: YouTube/Vocational School Teacher
How to make it is quite easy, first prepare a container. Then pour 1 teaspoon of dish soap into the container. Also add 2 tsp water. After that, stir until evenly mixed. If so, then add 2 teaspoons of citrus, then stir again until all the ingredients are dissolved.
photo: YouTube/Vocational School Teacher
Next, dip a toothbrush in cleaning fluid, then rub it on the bottom of the iron which is covered in burnt spots. Make sure the cleaning fluid does not get into the ironing machine because it can cause a short circuit.
photo: YouTube/Vocational School Teacher
After brushing, wipe the surface of the iron plate with a dry tissue. The YouTube user appears to repeat this step until the burnt stain slowly begins to fade, indicated by the foam of the cleaning fluid turning black.
"This is black foam. This was rubbed for about 5 minutes. This is because the stain has been there for a long time, so it has hardened. So you have to go slowly until it lifts," he explained.
photo: YouTube/Vocational School Teacher
While brushing the burnt stains on the iron, the YouTube user also revealed why he didn't use toothpaste to clean the burnt spots. According to him, toothpaste can erode the non-stick coating on the iron.
"If the non-stick layer is eroded, it will become sticky when you iron it," he added.
After repeating the cleaning steps several times, the burnt stains on the iron were completely gone. The result is that the iron is clean again.
"It's clean, smooth," he concluded.
How to care for your iron so that it lasts and lasts a long time.
To care for your iron so that it lasts and continues to function well, here are some steps for maintenance:
1. Clean the iron.
After use, let the iron cool first before cleaning it. Use a soft cloth dampened with water or a special cleaning fluid for irons to clean the surface. Make sure to clean the bottom of the iron if there is dirt or residue stuck to it.
2. Clean with clean water.
Use clean water that does not contain excessive minerals to fill the iron's water tank. If the water in your area is quite hard, consider using distilled or purified water.
3. Use a mixture of vinegar and water to remove scale.
If your iron gets crusty due to using water that contains high minerals, you can use a mixture of vinegar and water to clean it. Let the mixture soak for some time before cleaning it with a soft cloth.
4. Use a protective cloth when storing the iron.
To protect the iron from dirt and damage, use a protective iron cloth when storing it.
5. Maintain the temperature of the iron.
Don't leave the iron too hot or on for too long without use. This can damage the inside of the iron and increase the risk of fire.
6. Check the cable and plug.
Periodically, check the iron cord and plug to ensure there is no damage that could endanger the use of the iron.
7. Store in a dry place.
Store the iron in a dry and safe place after use. Make sure the iron is completely cool before storing.
(brl/tin)
