How to Clean a Nonstick Iron

Cleaning a nonstick iron is a relatively simple process. An Iron is used for the sole purpose of straightening the rumpled and wrinkled clothes and to kill microbial activity, if any, in the clothes. Two areas of iron need cleaning. These include the bottom non-stick plate of the iron (sole plate) and the container that holds water (reservoir). Usually detergents, starch etc., can get stuck to the sole plate.  Also, minerals from water clog the holes from where the water in the form of steam is released by the iron. In order to deal with these issues, follow the simple steps described below and easily clean you non-stick iron.

Tools and Materials Required

To clean the non-stick iron you will need baking soda, distilled water, oven cleaner, salt, soft cloth and white vinegar.

Step 1 – Take Appropriate Precautions

Switch off or disconnect the iron and leave it to cool off properly. If you start cleaning the iron while it is still plugged to the circuit, you might get an electric shock.

Step 2 – Cleaning the Non-Stick Sole Plate

Use a damp cloth with salt on it and rub the bottom of the iron or simply use a nylon pad with water and soap. If, however, the stain is a stubborn one, some toothpaste can be rubbed with a soft cloth on the stain. If the bottom iron has starch build up on it use white vinegar. You can also mix equal amount of vinegar and salt and use it on the sole plate after heating the solution. Do not employ wire gauze pads or any other kind of pads that may scratch the surface of the non-stick iron. Also, remember not to use abrasive cleaners as they will damage the non-stick coating on the iron. Once the cleaning of this part is done, move towards cleaning the water container or reservoir of the iron.

Step 3 – Removal of Burn Marks

If there are burn marks on the sole plate of the iron, cover the whole iron with paper. Do not cover the bottom of the non-stick iron. Take the iron in open air so the oven cleaner fumes do not spread inside the house. Now directly sprinkle oven cleaner on the bottom. Leave it for three minutes. Now wash the bottom with cold water and remove the paper

Step 4 – Cleaning the Water Container

Fill 1/4 of the container with vinegar. Now empty the container by steaming the iron. The fumes of vinegar are typically strong enough to open the holes that were earlier clogged by mineral deposits. Fill the container again with vinegar and repeat the process. Continue repeating the process until the holes are totally devoid of the deposits. After ensuring the complete removal of deposits, fill the container with distilled water and wash it thoroughly making sure no vinegar remains in the reservoir or the holes.

You should now be all set to use your iron again.