Second procedure: vinegar
Vinegar is one of the most coveted ingredients for home cleaning , it is used for almost everything, for cooking, for washing, for disinfecting, for removing embedded dirt from any surface, to make the steel shiny like new again.
To clean the iron, prepare a vinegar and water solution that is good for the exterior, including the soleplate. The important thing is to clean 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, half water and half vinegar is enough. Then you turn on the iron and let the steam escape, in this way the lime present inside the boiler is expelled.
Tips for using the iron correctly
When ironing, mistakes are often made, which at the time may seem trivial, but are not at all. Firstly you must avoid going over zippers and buttons, then to iron synthetic fiber garments it is advisable to place a cloth between the iron and the fabric , to prevent it from sticking to the sole. If you make this mistake you will not only ruin the garment, but also the iron. So it is better to use distilled water to avoid lime buildup and to completely empty the tank each time it is used.
If you have an iron that is too old , maintenance can always come in handy, but you can’t expect miracles, because < a i=3>an iron that has had its day cannot have much to give . All that’s left is to buy a new one. Today there are various models on the market, both 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 very 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.
