Clothes ironing

suki1964

Its probably furred up, hard water will do that, quicker if the iron isn't used

At just £4 I really wouldn't be worrying too much if I had to throw it away and buy a new one


If you live in a hard water area then you do really need to buy distilled water to use it in to make it last

£50 will buy you a half decent steam generator iron. £20 will buy a decent steam iron

if yours isn't producing steam any more and you don't want to dump it, use a damp tea towel

dekaspace

suki1964 wrote: »

Its probably furred up, hard water will do that, quicker if the iron isn't used

At just £4 I really wouldn't be worrying too much if I had to throw it away and buy a new one


If you live in a hard water area then you do really need to buy distilled water to use it in to make it last

£50 will buy you a half decent steam generator iron. £20 will buy a decent steam iron

if yours isn't producing steam any more and you don't want to dump it, use a damp tea towel

It only seems to generate steam when I press the steam button and even then its not much, likely either just dead or needs descaled, it has never fallen much except from a shelf onto carpet and not full on i.e landed on something soft.

elsien wrote: »

Are you drying clothes in a dryer? If yes, then you're baking them for too long.
If no, are you getting them out of the machine as soon as it finishes and giving them a good shake?
Does your iron need descaling?

I don't use a dryer, I just take clothes straight out of wash and hang them over doors.


Never descaled it.


For cleaning I just use a liqutab thing, and sometimes add vinegar into final rinse if I remember.

Carrot007

balabooberlies wrote: »

It depends on the setting you have put it on. The element must be fine because you are getting heat. Perhaps the thermostat ?

WEll I have used irons since the 80s. they never did this. WEll maybe steam if you pus the steam button. (and have put water in).

Carrot007

dekaspace wrote: »

I think I will just invest in a better iron anyway but I still will use this one.

Sounds a plan just add commercial or some such to the query on amazon and find one a lot better for no more money from the same manufacturer.

theoretica

I only really use the steam setting for ironing seams while sewing. On the rare occasions anything else gets ironed I do it while it is still damp from washing, or redampen it.

[Deleted User]

Hi,


have a look at soleplate and poke out the holes with a cocktail stick or the likes.


Mix water and white vinegar 50/50 and fill iron, turn steam and heat to full.



Sit it over a pot on the drainer to allow it to 'spit' switch on and let it heat up and 'spit' for a minute or two, press steam button now and again being careful of the steam.


Switch off and allow to cool, clean soleplate.


Now try the iron, fill as usual and test on an old piece of cloth as there might still be some 'spit' left.

Missli

My last iron I recently replaced was around 27 years old. It was a Philip's comfort one, and only replaced as it was too scaled up inside. I now have another Philip's model. I'm not the worlds greatest ironer either, but I swear by using a decent model, Philip's especially being good quality.
Mine was £47 on sale, but usually retails for £99, so probably best to look out for a similar bargain.
Cheaper irons just don't seem to well iron!
More than happy with it, for what I use it for. I tend to fold clothes up, and only iron what really needs it, but would recommend this make.
Philips Azur Steam Iron with 250g Steam Boost, 2600W and SteamGlide Soleplate - GC4567/86 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FKJ8589/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FldfEbZ85Y5WQ