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If there’s one device I’d rather give up and never have to start over, it’s the iron!
When we see that our laundry basket is growing day by day, we would all like to wave a magic wand to make it all disappear, right?
Unfortunately, it is a mandatory step at home, although it is possible to find tips to avoid ironing everything.
Also, one thing that should not be underestimated is the cleanliness of the iron, which is very important to not allow the accumulation of dirt. lime and prevent dirt from transferring to clothing.
Let’s see together all the methods to make your iron look like new!
steam plant
Let’s start with the steam generator , the element that undoubtedly accumulates the most lime. Great care must be taken to clean it effectively without damaging it , which is why we only recommend natural and delicate ingredients.
Let’s look at the most effective ways to restore your steam generator!
The vinegar
The first recommended ingredient can only be vinegar , a natural descaler that has great power anti-lime , excellent in these cases.
Depending on the size of the tank, fill it with equal parts demineralized water and vinegar , then turn on the iron to heat it up and let out the steam .
During this step, all the limestone will be removed naturally. Once all the mixture has evaporated, turn off the power and check if it smells like vinegar .
If you smell a little odor, repeat the step using only demineralized water and you’re done!
Citric acid
Another very effective ingredient to use in your steam generator is citric acid!
Like vinegar, this product also has a descaling action useful for many household tasks.
Simply dissolve 150 grams of citric acid in 1 liter of water and pour everything into the tank until it is full. Then turn on the power station to evaporate the mixture, which will automatically remove all the limestone.
Plate
Now that we’ve taken care of the steam generator, let’s move on to the iron plate!
If the plant water is full of lime, plaque will of course also become encrusted and there is also the risk of transferring dirt to clothing.
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