What to do if a brown liquid flows out of the iron

When operating the iron with steam generators, many housewives are faced with the problem of the flow of dark colored liquid out of it. It leaves stains on clothes and impairs ironing quality. For further effective use of the device, it is necessary to know what to do if brown liquid flows out of the iron.

problems Why flowing brown water

One of the reasons for the appearance of brown liquid in iron - excess water after ironing

liquid brown or yellow in color derives from the iron for the following reasons:

• Corruption silicone gaskets. Between the sole of the iron and the water tank are silicone parts. When the sole is heated to 300 degrees, even the most resistant silicone begins to melt and turn into brown slush. This substance can flow out independently or mixed with water from a steam generator.
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• Rust formation. Most often rust low-quality metal, which is made of iron sole or its internal parts. When water gets in, rust dissolves and flows out. As a rule, internal parts rust if there is water in the tank after ironing and the hostess does not consider it necessary to drain it.

Solutions to the problem

Citric acid is one of the most effective cleaners.

The main condition for successful and long work of the iron with a steam generator is its regular cleaning. Modern models are equipped with self-cleaning systems, but even their presence does not cancel the washing procedure.

The following are used as cleaners:

1. Citric acid solution( 20 g per glass of water);
2. Mineral carbonated water;
3. Antinakipin.

The cleaning procedure itself consists of the following steps:

• Cleaner is poured into the iron tank.
• The device is heated to the maximum.
• Disconnect the iron from the network and hold it in your hand over any capacity. It is convenient to carry out this procedure over the kitchen sink.
• Click on the self-cleaning button or “steam hit” several times.
• Steam is released until all the liquid is released.
• After cleaning, the control portion of pure water is poured into the tank with solution. If brown fluid continues to be emitted from the holes, repeat the pouring of the cleaning solution.

Important! Cleaning in this way will be effective only if the internal parts are slightly damaged. If the silicone is completely dissolved, and the rust has seriously “eaten” the parts, it will not be possible to save the device. Filling the cleaning fluid with the destruction of silicone may not solve, but exacerbate the problem.

Preventing

Problems Filling tap water into an iron is a sure way to break

In order for the iron to work for a maximum period, you should follow the rules of caring for it:

1. Refill with purified water and ideally distilled water.
2. After use, drain the water and evaporate the residue.
3. Store the iron vertically.

Incorrect operation leads to a reduction in the life of even a very high-quality, expensive iron. For the device to serve for many years, it is necessary to comply with the manufacturer's instructions.