How Do You Get Something Stuck off an Iron

Grab a cotton ball and dip it into acetone nail polish remover. Using an oven mitt or a heat-protecting glove, swipe the cotton ball along the surface of the hot iron. It will dissolve residue in no time.

How do I get stuck material off my iron?

Sprinkle a sheet of plain paper with a pinch of table salt. Run the iron over the salted paper a few times to remove any leftover sticky residue. Unplug the iron and let it cool. Wipe the plate with a damp cloth to clean off salt, baking soda or other debris.

How do you clean a burnt iron with toothpaste?

Smear a small amount of white toothpaste on any affected areas of your iron soleplate. Leave it for a minute then use a clean cloth to wipe the toothpaste away. To finish things off, fill up your iron’s water tank, pop your iron on an old towel or similar, set it to steam, leaving it for a few minutes to work through.