The Easiest Way To Clean the Bottom of an Iron / Simple Hack

[@mamakovi4309]

Wow so easy and CHEAP!!! thanks so much!❤️❤️❤️

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@urbangardens7470]

WOW!! I enjoy your calm in all of your videos. Thanks, so much!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind

[@maryheaston2129]

Amazing!!!! I just cleaned mine. I have scrubbed forever before. This took minutes!

[@JanHowell]

Glad it helped!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Any stuff we use on our fabric (glue, starch, fusible interfacing) will caramelize on our iron. I agree with you that the Magic Eraser (cheapo me uses generic) is the best way to clean. Cleans the chrome body on vintage irons well too! To clean less, consider getting some Teflon coated fiberglass sheets. I use them to protect my wool mat, my ironing board and as pressing sheets. The are a marvel and conducting heat and being non-stick for any fusibles. They are unparalleled for quilters who work with high bias blocks who still want to press without distortion. They allow your iron to glide over the block without any tugs or pulls.

[@JanHowell]

That is great information. Thanks for sharing.

[@karonwostenholme6533]

❤ Thank you , needed this help , now I know how to get rid of the yuck on my iron . Without ruining it x 😊

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful.

[@SuzanneStutzle]

Thank you. I need to do this NOW. I have tried several methods to clean my iron and I haven't really been too impressed with any of them so this will be great. Good to take to retreats as well.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

❤❤❤❤❤ I’ve been using a product that comes in a tube for years. It works well, but with your method, not only am I spared the cost of this product, but I also don’t need to worry about getting it in all those steam holes that. I appreciate learning how to clean the inside efficiently and effectively. Thank you so much for another well-done video.😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@Raven_Moody]

I have watched multiple videos and this is the best one on cleaning the bottom of the iron!! I was shocked it worked!!

[@JanHowell]

Great to hear!

[@roseambrose7971]

Wow I would have never thought about using that. Thank you.

[@JanHowell]

You bet!

[@pug7996]

Oh that was great thank you so so much. 🤗🤗😊😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@LM1-f3d]

so glad I found this simple tip! I always have the magic erasers on hand for cleaning around the home, in a matter of seconds my iron looks like new!! Thank you!!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@cathycastro7909]

Wow! Great idea 💡 👍

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Love the iron tips

[@JanHowell]

So glad!

[@Sheri...]

Such useful info! Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

Outwardly my iron looked fine but the steam wasn’t great on it anymore. I’ve got the Panasonic. Holy crap did the vinegar do a job on making it steam very nicely again. Thank you ❤️

[@JanHowell]

That is great. Glad it was helpful.

[@karenfoster9199]

Thank you for the tip!!! It worked and cleaned my iron immediately!!!!!So glad I found your Video!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@tammy1190]

Thank you Jan, great easy and inexpensive tricks. I had a issue with getting my iron board cover stained in past, I am paranoid now to make sure iron is not making a mess

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@maryfalkner5640]

I tried the Magic Eraser and it worked!! Thank you!!!

[@JanHowell]

Awesome, glad it was helpful.

[@shanabanana3800]

Thanks for the tip!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I have tied a lot of ways to clean my iron but this is awesome!

[@JanHowell]

Awesome, glad it was helpful.

[@vampirebl4des]

really helpful, thanks!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@cathybarrett6092]

Thank you Jan

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@crisarevroc1110]

Straight to the point tips, u r wonderful. 💖💯 Tyvm😊

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@nancyschubert3276]

Another great video Jan. I just bought a new iron and was applying fusible interfacing. Of course, I wasn't paying close attention and ironed the fusible side. Ugh! The sole plate looks new again. Thank you!!

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful!

[@andreawalker2535]

Thank you! I just got a new iron like the one you cleaned, and was worried about the method for cleaning it. 😊😊😊

[@JanHowell]

You’re welcome 😊

[@brendagriffin6437]

I bought a Rowenta iron and I used distilled water. Turns out that I wasn't supposed to use distilled water in that iron. I voided the warranty when it stopped working. I didn't read the manual. Lesson learned! Every iron I've ever owned and used water in, I have had the brown crud spitting onto a project. I gave up! I now have a new iron. No water, ever! I now mist/spray. I also use a Magic eraser, but for stubborn "stuff", I use the Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner. It works great, just be sure you get it all off the bottom. I run it over an old damp washcloth and drop that into the washer for the next use.

[@ericfile]

I did the same thing, but luckily my Rowenta is still working. (Knock wood!!!) I found out I wasn’t supposed to use distilled water in it when it started spewing brown gook instead of steam and I got the manual out to read how to clean it. 🤦‍♀️ It took me quite a while to flush out all that gross build up with plain water--the manual said NOT to use vinegar in it. Ever since then I never put water in it again---I use a spray bottle with water which works for me. Even though I use pressing cloths, I always manage to get glue from interfacing on the sole plate, so I clean the bottom with basic Crest Cavity Prevention toothpaste. The toothpaste works like a charm on a warm iron and it doesn’t cost a lot.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for sharing!

[@JanHowell]

Good to know and thanks for sharing.

[@tricianilsson6870]

Me too! I keep a spray bottle on my ironing board ❤❤

[@randomuploadsfromgrandmaja4046]

@@tricianilsson6870 Yup I stopped adding water to any iron years ago on account of the staining.. spray bottles for me!

[@mariamabbas1129]

Very professional

[@JanHowell]

Thanks

[@charmainekirk1512]

Thanks. Great video

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@msmonaco426]

Worked perfect!!! Thank u Jan

[@JanHowell]

You're welcome!

[@irritatedphoenix]

Thank you so much for this! I just ran my iron over something yesterday that just mucked it all up and had no idea how I was going to fix it! Just so happens I have a couple of off-brand erasers. So there is hope to continue working today! Lol

[@JanHowell]

Did it work for you?

[@tanyadavid2690]

Awesome thank you

[@JanHowell]

No problem!

[@Sandrab769]

Thx for sharing.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@conniesmith9989]

Hi. Thank you...

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@denisestone9119]

I am so glad I clicked on this video! Great idea! I tried 3 times to clean the soleplate on my iron today without success, I'm glad I have one of these erasers on hand.

[@JanHowell]

Awesome, glad it was helpful.

[@cindycolvin2916]

That was a fantastic video. Thanks so much. Have any ideas how to clean wool ironing mats?

[@JanHowell]

I don't. Something I want to know as well. Someone suggested placin a light fabric over the wool mat before pressing anything with iron-on glue or adhesive. Something I wish I would have done.

[@cindylsmith3702]

I’m in the market to buy a new iron because the ones I have are failing. Would you share the two you have and what made you decide to use them. Thank you.

[@JanHowell]

geni.us/dZi6 geni.us/CjjbxhW You are so welcome!

[@BBFCCO733]

Does this work on different iron surfaces? The bottom of my iron is not made of the same material as yours.

[@JanHowell]

What is your iron surface made of. You may want to google that one.

[@faithcastle3581]

A VERY helpful video! Thank you. How often should I clean out my iron ??

[@JanHowell]

Whenever you start seeing hard water deposits or any discoloration in the steam or spray water.

[@frankiec-nd5cy]

hello Jan Howell its always beautiful to watch your videos but please kindly film a video tutorial for how to operate sewing machine electric foot pedals please kindly let me know ok?thank you very much and have a beautiful day 😊

[@JanHowell]

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[@MarkDevine-j6f]

In my Oliso iron instruction manual, it says not to used distilled water.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for sharing

[@meowzic]

What about wax from waxed canvas?

[@JanHowell]

not sure about that one

[@spearageddon3279]

Have you tried ironing over some dryer sheets? Those work great for removing adhesives from iron, so worth a shot.

[@meowzic]

@@spearageddon3279 thanks I'll give that a try!

[@CandlewoodSuitesMilwaukeeAirpo]

I have white scuff marks on the bottom of my iron plate.. how do i get that off?? tried magic eraser, vinegar and baking soda.. nothing is working.

[@JanHowell]

Do you know what the white stuff is from? That may be helpful.

[@dianabrady3763]

Thanks for the video! To the comment about magic erasers having formaldehyde.... pretty much anything and everything that is marketed as melamine is going to be melamine-resin which has some formaldehyde in it to help create the strength of the product. so those melamine plates and furniture and utensils you buy at any store? Formaldehyde is in it. Laminate flooring, countertops, bookcases and desks, those modern looking chairs and tables, kids plates and toys.... hard to avoid and I'd rather use 1 magic eraser and water to clean than buy a large plastic bottle filled with harsh chemicals

[@JanHowell]

Thanks so much for sharing.

[@frankjanvari737]

hello Jan very nice lady please kindly film how to operate a sewing machine electric foot pedal how its used to sew please kindly let me know ok?thank you very much 😊

[@JanHowell]

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[@buzzydeckert4743]

Just what I need my poor ironies all gunked up.

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful.

[@lumieandrada6063]

Ceramic???

[@JanHowell]

Not sure about that. Sorry

[@cherylrichards7052]

Works great, but those erasers have formaldehyde in them so please use gloves and a mask if using them.

[@JanHowell]

wow, didn't know that! Thanks for the tip.

[@Master0fMinerals]

Magic erasiers are made from compressed fiber glass not saying ot doesn't work just be aware.

[@thesender6793]

Not according to what I’ve read. What is your information source?

[@JanHowell]

Interesting.

[@Matty06001]

Just let the thing cool and use alcohol wipes. Cleans everything all the time. But of course the iron has to be cool first. Don’t be stupid.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for sharing

[@prof.nasthikumar495]

Too much talking😢

[@JanHowell]

sorry about that

[@gammyshouse]

Hmmm, I just tried it on my !ittle travel iron that I only use for crafts. It didn't work for me, but in all fairness, it was in pretty bad shape.

[@JanHowell]

There is another product that you can buy to spray on it. I can't think of it at the momen, but I'm sure you can google. S

[@ThatisSewSilvia]

I also had no success using the magic eraser. The expensive and the cheap one. Not even a bit. 😢

[@genevieveanandappa20]

thank you Jan

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!