Cleaning > AdviceJuly 27, 2010

Cleaning Steam Iron of Calcium Deposits

How do you clean calcium deposits from a steam iron?

By Deborah from Washington, DC

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07/27/2010

You will need a mild acid, such as vinegar, breaking down the lime, or vitamin C or lemon juice.
all family friendly and should not leave any stains on your cloth after clearing with water afterward.

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07/27/2010

My mother would set it in a thin layer of white vinegar and let it soak overnight. This always worked for her.

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In the future, use only distilled or reverse osmosis water in your steam iron. (09/13/2007)

By susanmajp

RE: Cleaning Steam Iron of Calcium Deposits

My mom's tried and true recipe.

Place several brown paper grocery bags on the ironing board. Next heat iron, run iron over a block of plain wax/paraffin then iron it off on paper bag and your iron is clean. You could try wax paper if you do not have a block of clear wax. This always works, just be careful. I use this method. (09/18/2007)

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