Without brushing with citrus, your trick for cleaning sticky stains on your iron is just using 1 kitchen spice

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Sticky stains on the iron are also very difficult to clean manually, for example just wiping with a cloth.

Brilio.net - Irons that are used regularly every day are at risk of sticking. The reason is, sometimes certain clothing materials or motifs on the fabric melt, become burnt, and end up sticking to the iron. These burnt stains make the iron no longer slippery when used.

Sticky stains on the iron are also very difficult to clean manually . That's why many people choose to clean it with certain tricks, such as using citrus, toothpaste, or even soap. However, for those of you who don't want to use these three ingredients, don't worry because there are still other tricks.

One of the tricks for cleaning sticky stains on an iron was shared by gentlemen on Ben's YouTube channel account. After all, this trick can be practiced by relying on just one type of kitchen spice. After application, the sticky stains on the iron will disappear, and this tool can work normally again.

The first step that must be done is to heat the iron. Make sure you have set the iron to the highest heat temperature. Then leave it for a few moments until the iron is really hot.

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Then, prepare 1 sheet of old paper or newspaper. Sprinkle the paper or newspaper with salt, then spread the salt evenly. Yup, salt is the main kitchen spice for practicing this trick for cleaning sticky stains on the iron.

"Try to use fine table salt like this, don't use crushed table salt or anything else," stressed the owner of the YouTube account Ben channel, quoted by BrilioFood on Friday (29/3).

Next, rub the hot iron against the salt. Later, the sticky stain on the iron will come off by itself after rubbing it with salt.

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If you feel that all the sticky stains on the iron have disappeared, you can try rubbing the iron on rags or clothes that are no longer used. If the iron is smooth without feeling sticky anymore when used, it means that the trick for cleaning sticky stains using salt was successful.

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How about it? It's a really simple trick to clean sticky stains on an iron, isn't it? Taking a peek at Ben's YouTube channel upload, apart from receiving several enthusiastic comments from netizens, this video has also been watched more than 100 times, you know.

You can make deodorizer for your iron using ingredients you generally have in your kitchen. Here is a simple recipe for making iron deodorizer.

Material:
- Water
- Essence or perfume
- Orange or lemon peel
- Cinnamon

How to make:
1. Take a container that is heat-resistant and large enough to hold water and other ingredients.
2. Pour water into the container. Make sure there is enough to produce enough steam when heated.
3. Add a few drops of essence or fragrance oil to the water. The amount depends on how strong the aroma you want. If you have orange or lemon peel, you can also add it for a fresher aroma. Likewise, add cinnamon if you like.
4. Place the container on the stove and heat the mixture over low heat until the water boils.
5. Once the water is boiling, let the mixture simmer for a few minutes so the steam can fill the room.
6. After a while, turn off the heat and let the mixture cool a little.
7. Once the mixture has cooled slightly but is still hot, you can pour a little of this fragrance into the iron when ironing your clothes. Make sure not to add too much, so as not to get the clothes wet.
8. Make sure to choose an essence or fragrance oil that is safe to use in this context, and avoid using ingredients that might damage the iron or leave residue on your clothes. Always do a small test run first to ensure that the fragrance is suitable for use with your iron.

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