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Having to dispose of irons this frequently?

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Jessica3075 · 02/08/2024 14:30

I’ve no idea what I’m doing wrong.

I gone through so many irons. Some medium cost, some quite expensive. I never leave the water in the spray container, never let it overheat. I always use the correct advised setting for the item I’m ironing and then, I end up with this sticky mess (see photo) which is impossible to clean off!

This one, I bought in April and here I am again.
Any tips/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Having to dispose of irons this frequently?
OP posts:
SilenceInside · 02/08/2024 14:32

Have you tried vinegar on a warm iron? Or turn it up to the max and then iron a clean paper towel?

TomatoSandwiches · 02/08/2024 14:31

You can rub a Paracetamol tablet over it to get it clean again.

AllTipAndNoIceberg · 02/08/2024 14:31

There’s loads of stuff online about cleaning irons! What have you tried?