QUESTION: Ironing and fabric care: how to maintain an iron and its soleplate?
Answer
Regular maintenance of the iron and its soleplate extends the appliance's lifespan and protects your clothes from accidental stains and damage. To achieve ideal results, implement the eighty-twenty rule and focus on three main tasks: keeping the soleplate clean, timely descaling of the water reservoir, and proper storage of the device after each use.
As a first step, create a small equipment maintenance schedule and prepare the necessary materials: a soft cloth, a vinegar solution, or special cleaning sticks for the iron soleplate. Cleaning should only be performed on a cooled-down appliance, following the manufacturer's instructions so as not to damage the non-stick coating and internal steam channels.
•Unplug the iron, let it cool down completely, and prepare a soft sponge with soapy solution to remove external dirt.
•Clean the internal reservoirs from scale using the self-cleaning function or liquid agents recommended by the manufacturer.
•Thoroughly wipe the soleplate with a dry cloth and make sure there is no water left in the reservoir before storing the iron.
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