How to clean the iron from scale at home

The scum inside the iron affects its operation, impairs the operation of the heating element, which can lead to the breakdown of an almost new electrical appliance. The water in the water faucets of the apartments is hard, it contains a high content of alkali and dissolved salts. Not all housewives carefully follow the instructions, and often violate the temperature regime. Salt formation becomes inevitable, and even the most branded appliance quickly wears out and breaks.

How to clean the iron from the scale using the "self-cleaning"

Many modern models of irons have a self-cleaning function, which removes plaque from the inner walls of the steam chamber.

1. Pour water into a special compartment inside the iron to the maximum mark.
2. Heat the iron to maximum power, unplug it from the outlet.
3. After the sole has cooled down, turn on the iron at maximum power so that the water boils.
4. Remove the plug from the outlet, hold the iron with the sole facing down and press the “selfclean” button on the body of the iron.
5. Water will begin to flow out of the holes in the sole and pieces of scale will come off, so keep the appliance above the bowl that was brought in beforehand.
6. Shake the iron several times, keep it above capacity until water stops flowing.
7. Wait for the sole to cool, wipe it with a damp cloth.

How to clean the iron from scale with the help of available tools

1. With citric acid. Pour in citric acid solution (two packs of acid per half liter of water), put the iron on the maximum temperature and wait for a while. Then click on the pair button. Water from the holes should drain into a pre-brought bowl. Along with her pieces will come out and scum. After the procedure, regular sparkling water is poured into the tank, which removes the remaining acid. The sole is also wiped with a wet swab.
2. With the help of vinegar. Wipe the surface of the soleplate with a solution of 9% vinegar. Then heat the iron and blow off steam. Wipe the surface again when the iron has cooled. The procedure should be carried out with the windows open, because the smell is not the most pleasant.
3. With the help of mineral water. Mineral water is poured into the water tank. The iron heats up to the maximum, the steam button is turned off and pressed. Then the iron cools down, and the water tank is rinsed from residual scale.
4. Using a special pencil. The stores sell special pencils. They effectively clean the surface of the iron. To do this, preheat the iron, setting the mode "ironing". Rub the surface of the sole with a pencil. The pencil will begin to melt, turning into a black liquid. Iron an unnecessary piece of rag with a heated iron. On it will remain the scum and particles of the melted pencil. After cooling, wipe the surface of the sole with a wet swab.
5. With the help of ammonia. Wipe the cold surface of the iron with a swab moistened with liquid ammonia. Heat the iron in woolen clothes mode. After cooling the surface, wipe it with a damp cloth.

Means for removing scale inside the iron

1. Italian antiscale in steam clean irpro Activ Wpro. Does not contain banned surfactants banned in Russia. After using the product, the iron heats up better, smoothes and steam things well.
2. Descaler MAGIC POWER. It has a pleasant smell. It will help to "revive" not even a new iron, which has been operated for many years.
3. Environmentally friendly universal remedy for a scum of Astonish. Suitable for both cleaning irons and descaling inside the kettle. It has no hazardous chemical components.
4. Means for TOPPERR irons. Poured overnight in the water tank, poured out in the morning with particles of scum. Iron works like new.
5. Pencil for cleaning steam holes Zumman. effectively descaling the holes on the soleplate. Removes the melted remnants of fabric, the surface becomes as new.
6. Anti-scaler ZOOL protects water elements from lime deposits. It has no hazardous surfactants.
7. The Flat set for irons consists of a descaling agent and eau de parfum containing salt and protecting the water heating elements of the iron from the scale. When vapor forms, it fills the room with a pleasant aroma.
8. The HG iron cleaner has a brush in the kit, which can be used to clean the steam holes on the soleplate. It is a pencil with an active cleaning agent. Cleans holes from lime deposits.
9. Set to care for iron Top house. Consists of a candle with which the surface of the sole and steam holes are cleaned. The descaler contains organic acids, so it does not damage the heating elements. A special cap will not allow the chemical agent to open a small child. Included in the kit cloth removes residues of dirt and scale.

How to prevent scale inside the iron

Many housewives unknowingly shorten the life of irons, using tap water. This can be done if the “selfclean” is written on the iron. This means that there is an anti-limestone cartridge inside the iron that demineralizes water, making it less rigid. If the iron does not have a self-cleaning system, then distilled water should be poured into the tank. It is sold in all major supermarkets. If it is not possible to purchase distilled water, use drinking bottled water.It undergoes several cleaning systems, therefore it has a much milder composition than ordinary tap water. But she does not protect against scale by 100%.

Some manufacturers, knowing about the special tenderness of women to the pleasant aromas, release special water that needs to be poured inside the iron. It has a mild composition, does not contain minerals, therefore it is absolutely safe for water heating elements. But perfumed water for an iron turns the process of ironing into a pleasant pastime, giving the linen a natural light scent.

Water for iron Luxus Professional prolongs the life of the iron, facilitates the process of ironing, protects the fabric from heat. Environmentally friendly product. It has a wide range of aromas or has no smell at all.

Ironing fluid Silan. No need to mix with water, pour the remnants back into the bottle. It acts like a fabric softener. Protects the iron from scaling.

Aromatic liquid BON Professional is able to soften even dried up underwear, gives things a pleasant aroma. It will not allow limescale to settle on the water heating details of the iron.

The best way to rid the iron of scale is strict adherence to the rules of operation. Consider the temperature when you fill up the liquid. Do not use hard tap water. With frequent use of a steam stripper, clean the iron every six months from scaling with folk remedies. In advanced cases, use special tools to clean the iron.

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