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How do I remove the brownish, icky build up from the bottom of my iron?
How do I clean the brown burnt on stuff on the plate of my steam iron?
How do get my brand new iron clean? It already has that gunky dark-brown build-up that makes it impossible to iron some nicer fabrics.
To clean the bottom of an iron, use A dry or damp (non soap) SOS or steel wool pad. Scrub the bottom until it is clean.
