Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Ironing Board

Method 1: Clean with Salt

Salt is a cost-effective and highly effective ingredient for cleaning dirt, stains, and yellow spots on the ironing board surface.

Ingredients: Salt, Old cotton cloth or paper towel

1. Place an old paper towel or cotton cloth on the ironing board surface used for ironing clothes.
2. Sprinkle a tablespoon of sea salt or coarse salt on the cloth/paper towel.
3. Plug in the iron and adjust it to the highest temperature, but turn off the steam ironing mode.
4. Gently press the iron bottom surface onto the layer of salt and move the iron 1-2 times.

Method 2: Clean with Vinegar and Salt

A combination of vinegar and salt creates a naturally acidic solution that effectively removes stains and dirt from the ironing board surface.

Ingredients: Salt, Vinegar, Gloves, Soft-bristle brush

1. Pour vinegar and salt in a 1:1 ratio and heat it until the salt dissolves and the vinegar is warm.
2. Wear gloves and dip a dishcloth in the warm solution, then press it onto the ironing board surface.
3. Use a soft-bristle brush to gently brush the dirt on the ironing board bottom surface.
4. Wipe with a cloth dampened with vinegar and let the ironing board dry.

Method 3: Clean with Dishwashing Liquid

Dishwashing liquid is a specialized cleaning solution that can remove stains and buildup on the ironing board bottom surface.

Ingredients: Dishwashing liquid, An old cloth or fabric piece

1. Mix dishwashing liquid with warm water to create suds.
2. Dip a piece of fabric into the soapy water and scrub the ironing board bottom surface.
3. Wipe with clean water and let the ironing board dry before using.

Method 4: Clean with Toothpaste

Toothpaste contains surfactants and enzymes that help remove stains and dirt from the ironing board surface.

Ingredients: Toothpaste, An old cloth or fabric piece

1. Allow the iron to cool completely.
2. Squeeze out a sufficient amount of toothpaste and apply it to the dirty spots on the ironing board surface.
3. Use a damp cloth to scrub the surface and remove the toothpaste.
4. Turn on the steam mode and iron a towel to thoroughly clean the surface.

Method 5: Clean with Baking Soda

Baking soda has alkaline properties that help remove stains and dirt from the ironing board surface.

Ingredients: Baking soda, A clean cloth

1. Mix water with baking soda in a 1:1 ratio to create a paste.
2. Dip a cloth into the paste and apply it to the ironing board surface.
3. Use another cloth to wipe off the paste and dirt.
4. Turn on the steam mode to remove any remaining baking soda in the water drain hole.
5. Use a dry cloth to wipe the ironing board surface clean.

Method 6: Clean with Candle Wax

Candle wax, when heated, helps remove stains and spots from the ironing board surface.

Ingredients: Candle wax, Cotton cloth or toilet paper, Soft-bristle brush

1. Heat the iron to medium heat and rub a small piece of candle wax onto the ironing board surface.
2. Use a cloth or toilet paper to wipe off the melted wax and dirt.
3. Use a soft brush to scrub the remaining wax and dirt.
4. Wipe the ironing board surface with a damp cloth or toilet paper.