There are times when you don’t notice and times when you see it suddenly. griddle plate and you remember the last time you ironed you got that horrible blackish stain. You didn’t clean it and it’s still there…the horror!
In another article, we told you that you can clean your iron with syrups. sodium bicarbonate by mixing with water or distilled water. You should spread the paste you will get on a cold plate and let it act for a few minutes. Then remove it with a clean, damp cloth and then a dry cloth… voila!
However, if you are one of the few people who do not have baking soda at home (although it is one of the most used natural products in cleaning), you can always use another product that you have (or should have) in your home. : tooth paste.
Clean the iron with toothpaste
The chemical composition of fluoride and others in toothpaste makes it optimal for this type of cleaning, as they act effectively to remove scale.
First you need toothpaste and a clean cloth. carefully and most iron unreceipted and spread the paste on the plate of the cold iron and rub it gently with a clean cloth. Then activate the steam function for five minutes and let it rest. When it’s warm, wipe it off with a cloth and remove any remaining cream. You are already ready!
if the plate very burned or if you haven’t finished the stain, you can also prepare a solution in a diffuser with running water and vinegar. Spray this mixture on a microfiber cloth and clean the surface, making sure that the iron is not hot.
If the toothpaste has entered the holes in the iron, you can use some cotton buds to remove the residue. They will be more effective if you soak them with distilled water or a little white vinegar.
More cleaning tips
In our decoration section, we periodically publish cleaning tips to make your life a little easier and save you time and money.
That’s why we tell you how to clean the sink in 10 minutes or how to wash your towels clean and fluffy. You can also learn about the different uses of trendy soap among cleaning professionals: Beltran soap.