Second procedure: vinegar
Vinegar is one of the most coveted ingredients for home cleaning , it is used for everything, for cooking, for washing, for disinfecting, for removing embedded dirt from any surface, so that the steel is like new again.
To clean the iron, prepare a solution of vinegar and water suitable for the exterior, including the soleplate. The important thing is to wipe the entire surface with a cloth before storing the iron or using it. To clean and polish the plate, you can also prepare a solution of vinegar and coarse salt .
You can also use vinegar to clean the boiler, fill it with water and vinegar, just half water and half vinegar. Then the iron is turned on and the steam is released, thus expelling the lime from inside the boiler.
Tips for using the iron correctly
When ironing, mistakes are often made, which at the time may seem trivial, but are not at all. First of all, you must avoid going over zippers and buttons, then to iron synthetic fiber garments it is recommended to place a cloth between the iron and the fabric, so that it does not stick to the iron. If you make this mistake, you not only ruin your garment, but also your iron. So it is better to use distilled water to avoid lime buildup and completely empty the tank each time it is used.
If you have an iron that is too old , maintenance can always be helpful, but you can’t expect miracles, because an iron that has had its day may not have much to give . All that remains is to buy a new one. Today there are several models on the market, traditional and modern, there are even vertical irons that allow you to remedy small wrinkles in a few minutes without having to take out the ironing board.
Those who iron little can settle for the classic iron , while those who have a large family can buy an iron suitable for ironing large quantities of clothes, for example a professional one, with a boiler. The latter needs more attention
