How to clean the ceramic soleplate of the iron: how to remove the burn

There are several ways to clean the soleplate of a ceramic coated iron, but great care must be taken. In order not to spoil the device, it is necessary to study the rules for cleaning the sole.

Features of cleaning a ceramic iron from carbon deposits

When using a ceramic iron, carbon deposits form on the sole sooner or later. The reason may be too intensive use of the appliance, incorrect temperatures or inaccurate ironing process.

One way or another, the burn-in from the sole must be cleaned, it reduces the quality of ironing and can leave ugly marks on clothes.

Before cleaning the ceramic iron, you need to familiarize yourself with the important rules for caring for the device:

1. The ceramic sole is very sensitive to abrasion. Therefore, under no circumstances should it be rubbed and scraped with coarse powders, microscopic scratches will remain on the surface, which will negatively affect the quality of ironing.
2. It is best to clean the ceramic sole with liquid products or special pencils with a non-abrasive surface; solutions based on even soft powders should be resorted to in extreme cases.
3. The ceramic-coated surface can only be cleaned cold or warm, except in rare cases. Do not process hot ceramics with household and chemical means; first, they must be allowed to cool, and only then cleaned.
4. When cleaning, even a cold device must be unplugged from the outlet so that contact with moisture does not provoke an accidental electric shock.
5. When cleaning the sole, you need to handle the household appliance carefully and carefully, ceramics are highly fragile. If a damp iron slips out of your hands or hits a surface, it can lead to chips and cracks on its sole.
6. Burn-off on the surface of the appliance should be removed immediately, without waiting for the dirt to become stronger and spread over the sensitive surface.

How to clean a ceramic iron using folk methods

To clean a ceramic iron at home, you can use cheap household products with an aggressive chemical composition. When used, they corrode dirt and make it easy to clean carbon deposits without damaging the sole itself.

How to clean a ceramic coated iron with laundry soap

Laundry soap helps to clean the fresh burn-on on the coating of the appliance; it contains fats and alkalis that break down complex dirt well.The household appliance must be unplugged after ironing, wait until it is completely cold, and then rub it gently with a bar of soap.

The product is left on the surface of the device for about half an hour to allow the soap to be absorbed into the dirt. Then you need to wipe the device with a clean damp cloth, and the soap and carbon deposits will go away almost without effort. At the end of the procedure, wipe the device with a dry cloth.

How to clean a ceramic iron with vinegar

A good effect in removing carbon deposits from the ceramic surface of the iron is provided by table vinegar, it dissolves not only fresh dirt, but also old carbon deposits that have been embedded in the ceramic surface.

You can clean the device as follows:

• the iron is plugged in and heated, and then turned off again;
• wait until the sole cools down to a slightly warm state;
• vinegar in a small amount is applied to a cotton pad and wipe the dirty places with force.

A vinegar-treated appliance can be left upright for 20 minutes and then removed with a damp sponge. Vinegar helps to remove well and burn in the holes on the ceramic sole, the grooves are treated with a moistened cotton swab.

After cleaning, the dried device must be plugged in and ironed on an unnecessary cloth for testing, this will make sure that there are no traces of vinegar on the surface.

How to clean a ceramic coated iron with hydrogen peroxide

An unusual but effective way is to clean the burn with hydrogen peroxide.

The cleaning is carried out as follows:

• take a small piece of clean natural fabric, linen is best;
• the fabric is abundantly moistened in peroxide and laid out on an ironing board;
• the device is heated and ironed on a damp cloth.

Iron a cloth soaked in peroxide for a few minutes until the carbon deposits completely disappear from the coating. If traces of contamination remain in the holes, they are additionally treated with a cotton swab with applied hydrogen peroxide.

How to clean a ceramic soleplate with toothpaste

Toothpaste belongs to the category of abrasives. However, it does not damage even sensitive tooth enamel and is even more safe for ceramic coatings.

You can clean a household device with a paste like this:

• apply a little product on a barely warm sole;
• spread over the surface with a cotton pad or clean cloth;
• strongly, but gently rub the burned areas.

The paste is left to dry completely, and then removed with a damp sponge and wiped with a dry cloth. After processing, there should be no white bloom on the sole, especially carefully remove the remaining paste from the holes on the surface of the coating.

How to clean the ceramic surface of an iron with acetone

Acetone or any cosmetic and household product with its content helps well against strong contamination. The sole with traces of carbon is completely cooled, then a little acetone is applied to a cotton pad and the surface is wiped.

Since acetone is a powerful solvent, it handles carbon deposits and other dirt without difficulty, even if burnt particles have appeared on the sole for a long time.

How to clean a ceramic iron from burning with ammonia

Ammonia solution is effective against stubborn dirt. It copes with ammonia, including with a burn, you can use it in pure form or in combination with table vinegar.

To clean the surface of an iron with a ceramic coating, you need to moisten a cotton wool disc or a porous soft sponge with ammonia, rub the entire soleplate with light pressure, and especially carefully clean the carbon deposits. In this case, the surface of the sole should be cold or slightly warm, but not hot.After processing with ammonia, the coating should be wiped with a normal damp cloth and wiped dry.

Since ammonia emits a pungent odor and emits corrosive vapors, it is recommended to work with it with a mask, and protect your hands with rubber gloves.

How to remove carbon deposits from a ceramic iron with soda

Another mild but effective tool for cleaning carbon deposits is baking soda. It is used in two ways:

1. As a solution... A teaspoon of soda is diluted in a small amount of heated water, stirred until completely dissolved, and then a cotton pad is moistened in a liquid and the sole is wiped. The method is good for removing fresh dirt.
2. Wet powder... If the burn is old and dry, then sprinkle the baking soda on a damp cloth to create a soft paste, and then gently rub the dirt. It is not necessary to exert excessive force, otherwise even softened powder will damage the sensitive surface.

How to clean your ceramic iron with lemon juice

Citric acid has a powerful effect on carbon deposits, it corrodes the dirt and allows it to be easily removed from the ceramic coating. To clean the burn-on from a household appliance, you need to cut a ripe lemon in half, squeeze it over a cotton swab and carefully wipe the surface with the resulting juice. It is best to use lemon juice for fresh stains, then it will be possible to clean the coating in just a few minutes.

How to clean the ceramic coating of an iron using specialized products

If it was not possible to clean the soleplate of the iron with a ceramic coating with household substances, you can resort to proven chemicals:

1. Pencil for cleaning the coating of irons... The product, which contains harsh chemicals, is available as a solid marker. Such a marker is used on hot surfaces - the household appliance is heated, then turned off from the network and the coating of the sole is lubricated with a pencil. The cleaning composition from contact with hot ceramics begins to melt, enters the active phase and softens carbon deposits. After the device has cooled down, the sole will need to be wiped dry with a cloth, while the burn will go away without a trace.
   
2. Detergent for the care of glass ceramics... The appliance can be cleaned with any liquid detergent designed for stoves and other sensitive ceramic surfaces. The gel is applied to a cold sole and wait a few minutes, and then remove the product with a damp cloth and polish the device with a dry clean cloth.
   
3. Anti-scale... The cleaning powder can be used not only for descaling kettles and faucets, but also for cleaning irons. The product is diluted in a small amount of water according to the instructions on the package, and then thoroughly wipe the warm surface of the device, trying to completely remove all traces of carbon deposits. After that, the device is washed with plain water and wiped off with a dry cloth.
   

All of these funds act on contamination very mildly and do not harm the dusting, they can be used without fear.

Conclusion

Cleaning the soleplate of a ceramic coated iron is easy, especially if the carbon is fresh. But you can only use soft and gentle products, otherwise the iron itself will suffer during the cleaning process.