How To Clean An Iron
I’ve had my Rowenta iron for years and it is a fantastic iron. After awhile though, all that ironing will lead to buildup of mineral deposits and some grime. To keep it running smoothly and ensure those wrinkles don’t stand a chance, regular cleaning is key. Don’t worry; it’s super easy! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to clean your Rowenta steamer.
Why Should You Clean Your Steamer?
- Keeps It Running efficiently: Over time, minerals from the water can build up inside your steamer. This will lead to decreased performance and even damage down the line.
- Prevents Clogs: Those little steam holes can get clogged with scale, which means less steam and more wrinkles!
- Hygiene Matters: A clean steamer is a happy steamer! Regular cleaning helps to prevent mineral buildup and keeps everything fresh.
For the Rowenta Steam Iron pro you will need to clean:
♥ Calc Scale Rod
♥ Sole Plate
♥ Water Tank
If your iron does not have a Calc Scale Rod, then skip that step.
What You Will Need
- Few Towel and rags
- White vinegar (normal kitchen vinegar)
- Water
- A descaling solution (optional, but useful if there’s a lot of buildup)
- Container
Let’s clean the Rowenta Calc Scale Rod
- Unplug Your Steamer: Safety first! Make sure it’s unplugged before you get going. Make sure the iron is cool.
- Empty the Water Tank: Take the water tank out and dump out any leftover water.
- Remove Calc Scale Rod
- Mix Your Cleaning Solution: mix equal parts water and white vinegar in the tank. You can also use a descaling soltion, like the Jiffy Steamer Liquid Cleaner.
- Soak It Up: Place Anti-scale rod and let soak for 4 hours.
Rinse The Anti-Scale Rod: Don’t touch the rod with your fingers, grab it by the plastic cup.
Clean an Iron’s Sole Plate
Method 1:
Dampen a soft rag with distilled white vinegar, and wipe the soleplate to remove the gunk. If residue remains, soak a rag in distilled white vinegar and lay the cool iron soleplate on the towel and let it soak for 30 minutes. Wipe away the remaineder with a clean towel.
Method 2: – Using the Rowenta Iron Sole Plate Cleaner ( This is what I use ) and best to use it on your ironing board.
• Empty Iron of water
• Plug Iron in electrical socket
• Set Iron to the Hottest setting
• Get an old towel
• Apply two inches of cleaner to the old towel
• Rub hot iron in a circular motion over the cleaner several times ( you will see smoke)
• Flip the towel and use clean side, continue rubbing the hot iron on the clean towel until the sole plate is cleaned.
Note: If the sole plate still have stains, repeat the process above.
Clean Iron Water Tank
• Empty Water Tank
• Fill the Water Tank half way with Vinegar only
• Plug Iron and set to highest setting
• Get Towel
• Rub iron on towel and press steam, keep rubbing untill all the vinegar is used.
• Fill the Water Tank 3/4 with distilled water
• Flip towel to clean side
• Rub Iron while pressing steam until all distilled water is used
Wipe Down the Exterior: With a damp cloth, give the outside of the steamer a good wipe to remove dust or any residue.
Dry Everything Off: Finally, use a clean towel to dry the steamer, especially around the steam holes.
A Few Tips
- Empty the Iron After Use: If you leave water inside your iron, it could begin to rust and that rust will transfer to your clothes and damage the iron.
- Use Distilled Water: Will help minimize mineral buildup.
- Clean Regularly: Make cleaning your steamer a part of your routineevery couple of months should do the trick.
- No Harsh Chemicals: Avoid using strong chemicals or scrubbing pads; they can damage the steamer.
Taking a little time to clean your steamer will save you hassle in the future and make sure you’re getting the most out of this handy appliance.
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Happy steaming!
