An Iron box is a common electric appliance in modern households that enables users to conveniently straighten out wrinkles in clothes.
However, as time goes on,, the appliance can become stained with black residue that damages fabric during ironing or leaves burns behind.
If the residue is not removed, it can eventually build up and damage the iron box, causing it to malfunction or destroy it completely.
Cause
There are many factors that cause the black stains. They include using hard water on steam iron boxes or sing fabric softeners.
How to remove them
Some of the most common and effective ways to remove the stains include:
1. Using Baking Soda
Baking Soda is a mild abrasive that can be used to effortlessly remove black stains from iron boxes.
To use this technique, mix a handful of baking soda with water to form a paste.
While the appliance is off, apply the paste to the stained area and let it be for about 30 minutes, then scrub to remove the paste applied using a damp cloth. The stain will be removed from the iron box very easily.
2. Using Toothpaste
Like baking soda, toothpaste is also an abrasive that will remove black stains from your iron box.
For effective results, apply a small amount of toothpaste to a damp cloth and rub it over the stained area on the iron box. Leave it on the surface for five min and wipe it off with a clean dump cloth. The stain comes off immediately.
Repeat the process to achieve the level of cleanliness you want the iron box to attain.
3. Using Salt
Salt is a common household product and because of its availability, it is a simple and effective way to get rid of those black spots on your iron box.
To effectively use salt, pour some of it on a surface, warm the iron box and run it over the surface of the salt.
Repeat the process several times changing direction as if ironing a cloth and shaking off the excess salt to check progress.
After a while, the stain on the iron box will be removed.
