Effective methods on how to descale your iron at home

foto18651-1It is easy to understand that lime deposits (scale) have accumulated in the iron. It is enough to look at the steam outlet holes and see a white coating.

If you do not take any measures, then over time the scale layer will increase, leaving unattractive stains on the clothes during ironing.

Everyone can descale the iron. There are a sufficient number of folk methods and professional remedies, using which you can quickly cope with the problem of limescale.

How to remove scale in the iron at home, we will tell in the article.

Self-cleaning function - what is it, how to use it?

Modern iron models are equipped with a special automatic system for cleaning limescale and rust. This function is called self-cleaning. The main purpose of self-cleaning is to prevent scale formation, to clean the water tank.

Strict adherence to a certain sequence of actions will help to appreciate all the advantages of this function:

  1. foto18651-2Fill a special tank with distilled water (you cannot use other cleaning agents or ordinary tap water).
  2. The iron is heated to the maximum temperature.
  3. After the device has warmed up (the indicator light has turned off), it is turned off from the socket and, by placing it above the basin or sink, turn on the Self Clean button (the self-cleaning system starts). To speed up the cleaning process, shake the iron periodically.
During the cleaning process, dirt will flow out of the steam outlet, and pieces of scale and rust will fly out. One-time steam outputs are also possible.

Folk ways

There are a sufficient number of folk ways to help quickly clean the iron (both inside and outside) from scale.

How to cleanse with citric acid?

Entering into a chemical reaction with particles of salt deposits, citric acid breaks them down, turning them into a soluble precipitate.

Algorithm of actions:

  1. foto18651-3Preparing a solution for descaling. To do this, dissolve 25 g of citric acid powder in 200 ml of water.The resulting liquid must be thoroughly mixed so that no grains of citric acid remain in it.
  2. Fill the cold iron reservoir with the prepared solution.
  3. We set the maximum heating temperature, turn on the device to the network. After the iron has warmed up, they begin to gently shake it over a basin or bath, while pressing the steam button.
  4. Continue cleaning until clean water comes out of the iron.
  5. After the iron has cooled down, wipe the soleplate with a clean damp cloth, gently clean the steam supply holes with cotton swabs.

After cleaning with citric acid, pour clean water into the tank, set the device to the maximum temperature and use the steaming function to iron an unnecessary piece of cotton cloth several times. Doing this will help ensure that limescale and citric acid residues are removed.

Vinegar

Table vinegar will help remove stubborn limescale layers inside the iron.

Algorithm of actions:

  • in a small container, mix water and 9% table vinegar (proportion 3: 1);
  • pour the solution into the iron reservoir;
  • heat the device to the maximum temperature;
  • after the device automatically turns off, it is placed over the basin and the steam release button is pressed several times;
  • the procedure is repeated at least three to four times until the iron is completely cleaned.
During the heating process, the vinegar solution emits a very pungent odor, therefore, cleaning must be carried out in a well-ventilated area and near an open window.

How to remove hydrogen peroxide?

A solution of hydrogen peroxide will quickly deal with traces of plaque and rust on the sole of the iron.

foto18651-4Algorithm of actions:

  1. The switched off appliance is placed vertically on a table or ironing board.
  2. A cotton pad, abundantly moistened with a solution of hydrogen peroxide, thoroughly wipe the sole of the iron.
  3. With cotton swabs moistened with peroxide, wipe the steam outlet holes.

You do not need to heat the iron before cleaning with a peroxide solution.

Mineral water

The secret to using mineral water for descaling is simple. During the production process, mineral water is saturated with carbon dioxide, which is released when the water is heated, actively interacting and destroying scale particles. As a result of a chemical reaction, a soluble salt is formed, which comes out of the iron along with the steam.

Algorithm of actions:

  • the reservoir is filled with mineral carbonated water;
  • set the maximum heating temperature, connect the device to the network;
  • a cloth or terry towel folded several times is ironed several times using the steaming function.
For high-quality descaling, the procedure is repeated at least three times. Do not use sweet soda water with dye for cleaning.

How to remove deposits inside the device with ascorbic acid?

Everyone's favorite vitamins of ascorbic acid not only strengthen the human immune system, but also do an excellent job with scale deposits.

Algorithm of actions:

  1. foto18651-5A tablet of ascorbic acid is ground into powder and dissolved in one liter of water.
  2. The resulting liquid is brought to a boil, after which it is left to cool for a while.
  3. The cool solution is poured into the tank.
  4. The appliance is heated to the maximum temperature.
  5. After the device has automatically turned off, press the steam release button several times.

The ascorbic acid cleaning method is only effective for small scale deposits.

Soda

Baking soda powder is a great way to get rid of scale on your iron in minutes.

Algorithm of actions:

  • soda is mixed with water to form a thick slurry (proportion 1: 2);
  • the resulting mixture is applied to a cotton pad, with which the soiled sole of the iron is gently wiped;
  • an already clean device is wiped with a damp cloth.
To prevent soda particles from leaving scratches on the surface of the iron, it is necessary to ensure that the prepared mixture is of a homogeneous consistency, without solid inclusions.

Acetone

foto18651-6Any acetone-containing product (the most popular is nail polish remover) will help to restore the original appearance of the iron, covered with old scale stains.

It's simple: a soft cloth, abundantly moistened with acetone, thoroughly wipe dirt... The already cleaned surface of the iron is re-wiped with a damp, clean sponge, and then wiped dry.

Work with acetone is carried out only in a well-ventilated area, away from sources of open fire.

Special means

If traditional methods were powerless in the fight against limescale, special chemicals will come to the rescue. TOP-5 of the most popular and effective special tools:

Anti-scale powder

Powder Antinakipin is an effective preparation descaling various surfaces.

The method of application is simple: 1 tbsp. the powder is dissolved in 1.5 l of pure water. The resulting solution is poured into a water tank.

Heat the iron to the maximum temperature, unplug the appliance, and place it vertically on a table or ironing board. After half an hour, holding the iron horizontally over a sink or basin, press the steam release button several times.

The drug contains acid. It is better to work with Antiscale with gloves and a protective mask.

The average cost of the drug is 16 rubles. (sachet 100 gr).

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Top House

Top House scale cleaner is a liquid that helps to quickly deal with lime deposits and prevent the formation of corrosion. The special product is produced in Germany using the latest technology.

Before pouring the liquid, it is diluted with water (ratio 1: 2). After the iron is placed in a vertical position, heated to the maximum temperature.

Then the device is placed horizontally on an ironing board (with pencils under the sole) and left for ten minutes... The final stage of cleaning - the device is shaken and the steam release button is pressed.

The average cost of a Top House descaler is 225 rubles.

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Magic power

Magic Power descaler is a universal product, the special formula of which allows using liquid for cleaning any irons.

Method of application: the concentrated composition is diluted with water (ratio 1: 2), after which it is poured into a special tank. The device is heated to a maximum in an upright position, after which it is placed on the sole for two hours to cool.

Final cleaning - shake the appliance and press the steam button... The average cost of Magic Power is 100 rubles. (250 ml bottle).

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Bon cleaning pencil

The Bon cleaning stick will help you to deal not only with lime deposits, but also carbon deposits.

It is simple to use a pencil: the sole of the iron, preheated to the maximum, is rubbed with a pencil, after which they begin to iron unnecessary old cloth, cleaning off dirt, plaque, and carbon along with the remains of chalk.

Attention: you can rub with chalk only when the device is turned off from the network.... The average cost of a crayon is 150 rubles. (bar 25 gr).

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Paterra tablets

Paterra descaling tablets will quickly remove limescale from the inside of your appliance.

It is enough to dissolve one tablet in 500 ml of warm water and pour the resulting liquid into the iron. Then the device is heated to the maximum in the steaming mode.

Lime deposits and other contaminants will escape with the steam through the holes in the sole iron. The average cost of the drug is 160 rubles. (pack of 4 tablets).

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If an appliance with a steamer

Modern models of irons with a steamer are very often equipped with a special removable rod, which absorbs all particles of limescale.

To clean the steamer iron, it is necessary to adhere to a certain sequence of actions:

  1. The device is heated to the maximum temperature, after which it is disconnected from the network.
  2. Take out the anti-lime rod, place it in a container filled with acetic water (diluted in a 1: 1 ratio).
  3. An hour later, the rod is washed with clean water, wiped off with a dry towel, and set in its original place.

On some models, the anti-lime bar can be replaced with cartridges or cassettes. More detailed information on the complete set of the iron with a steamer can be obtained from the manufacturer's instructions.

Further care to prevent limescale deposits

Regular care and adherence to the rules for using the iron will help prevent the appearance of scale:

  • foto18651-12it is advisable to pour filtered water into the iron, because the less salts the liquid contains, the longer the device will stay clean;
  • at the end of ironing, the water must be drained (it will help to avoid the appearance of an unpleasant musty odor, prevent the appearance of scale);
  • the device must be kept in an upright position at all times, with its nose up (even when it is turned off);
  • it is necessary to carefully monitor that the soleplate of the iron remains perfectly flat (it is almost impossible to remove scale from dents or chips).

It is best to monitor the condition of a household appliance from the moment of purchase. Early prevention of limescale build-up will preserve the original appearance of the iron for a long time.

Advice

A few tips from experienced housewives to help solve the problem scale as quickly as possible:

  1. If you fill in softened water (ordinary tap water, boiled for ten minutes with a little baking soda), then you will have to clean the iron less often.
  2. The purity of the anti-limestone rod must be checked at least once every six weeks.
  3. You can avoid the rapid appearance of scale deposits by pouring distilled water (sold at any gas station) into the iron.
  4. After cleaning with acetone, the device is tested on unwanted clothing. This will help to avoid the appearance of yellow marks during ironing.
The more often the cleaning is carried out, the longer the life of the household appliance will be.

Learn more about ways to descale household appliances - here.

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Conclusion

Applying in practice all sorts of methods of cleaning the iron from scale (both inside and outside), you can significantly extend the life of the device and improve the quality of ironing.

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