How to Clean Sticky Spot off iron by Catherine Dunn

Source: https://www.oregonlive.com/hg/index.ssf/2012/12/do_just_one_thing_cleaning_a_s.html

If your iron is dragging instead of gliding, don't toss it. Try this simple cleaning trick instead.

-- Danny Seo, eco expert, Universal Press Syndicate

Ingredients

One part salt One part white vinegar

Instructions

1. Mix one part salt with one part white vinegar in a microwave-safe bowl.

2. Microwave on high for about 30 seconds.

3. Stir to dissolve the salt, dip a cotton rag in the mixture, and rub the bottom of your iron vigorously.

4. This should remove residue that is causing the dragging and give your iron a clean, almost-new shine.