On Friday, August 1, 2014 6:15:48 PM UTC-7, Higgs Boson wrote:
On Friday, August 1, 2014 9:02:49 AM UTC-7, Oren wrote:

On Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:13:36 -0700 (PDT), Higgs Boson


wrote:


Clotghes iron sometimes gets stuff stuck on its sole, which makes ironing iffy,

Today I saw a product for $3.99 + tax that consisted of two tubes -- use one entire tube for each cleaning -- that purports to clean sole of iron while hot.







Looked for ingredients but didn't find.







Anybody know what might go into such a product, so I could duplicate it at home?


Mom's method: (women know stuff)

- use a flat pan that the iron will fit in, poor white vinegar- place cold iron in - ensure you do not cover the sole plate all the way, allow to soak a couple of hours - remove and softly clean the bottom of the sole
- fill iron with vinegar, let set awhile, heat the iron, then set to steam and steam all the vinegar out - this cuts the minerals and clears the minerals out - do this over a sink, sole facing down (may take a time or two depending on the build-up of minerals)

- once clean - fill with distilled water - NOT tap water (ever)

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- when the sole is warn, rub it with a bar of paraffin wax (grocery aisle) (not much) iron something like a terry cloth first. This will make the iron glide easier. YMMV depending on your skill set.
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Not sure if these are separate suggestions, or one protocol in sequence. ?

HB

Stormie, please reply to the above -- are these separate steps or all one procedure?

HB