cleaning tips and tools: An unusual trick to removing burnt-in residue from an iron requires an item that's probably in your...

7.21.2022

An unusual trick to removing burnt-in residue from an iron requires an item that's probably in your... - 9Now

A woman who posted an "ironing accident" on Instagram proved that a surprising trick to removing burnt-on residue from an iron actually works.

The owner of her favorite clothing store had ironed an elastic waistband that left red stains on her iron.

So she tried a Panadol trick recommended by Nicole Gibson of Söka Australia and shared the results on her Instagram page @roundroundthegarden .

Before and after photos, as well as a picture of the Panadol tablet, show how well the iron was cleaned.

Clean the iron — Traces of casting are removed from the plate using the Panadol tablet method. (Instagram/@roundroundthegarden)

"Iron is back in action, like new!" They captioned their Instagram post.

Söka Australia posted the step-by-step guide to the trick, along with an Instagram reel showing the process .

Nicole advised that you need an uncoated Panadol tablet, but any uncoated acetaminophen should work for this, tweezers or a metal needle and an old rag or rag.

Next, you'll need to heat the iron before rubbing the pad back and forth along the burn marks.

"It will melt instantly and then wipe clean with a slightly damp cloth (don't use a good microfiber cloth as the heat from the iron will damage the fibers)," Nicole wrote in the post.

"This is one of my favorite things to do at the laundromat!"

Söka Australia supporters loved the handy tip, which is one of many shared by Nicole on her Instagram page.

"Oh I'm trying this," one said in the comments.

"Great and very helpful," wrote another.

"It's incredible! Who knows?!"

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Paracetamol isn't the only agent that effectively cleans burnt residue from an iron.

You can also try toothpaste , which should be applied before turning on the iron. Then turn on the iron and wait for the toothpaste to burn, then turn it off.

When the iron has cooled down you should be able to wipe away the toothpaste residue with a damp cloth, which will remove the original burn marks.

Another simple trick is to use salt by sprinkling it on a dry cloth and then ironing it up.

And of course there is always baking soda.

This trick requires you to make a paste of baking soda and water before applying it to the burns with a cool iron. Rub lightly with a cloth and then wipe with a damp cloth.

As always, be careful when using a hot iron to avoid burning yourself and other items.

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