Burnt iron plate

[funnygirl]

Can anyone recommend something to clean the bottom plate of an iron.
My hubby, bless him, decided to do some ironing and has scorched/burnt the bottom of my iron.
I have tried scrubbing it with those green pads and washing up liquid to no avail.
The self clean button also does not seem to be helping.
So I really would appreciate some tips as I love my iron.

[woodchopper]

Try using steel wool or a brillo pad.

[ricky1000]

you can try this stuff....it smells a bit strong, but really works...you rub it on the hot iron and it melts like a wax candle would... then you wipe it off with an old cloth...if the burns are really bad you may need to do it a few times.

http://www.avenuesupplies.co.uk/index.php?id=8 56&pid=3339&sid=1&category=Cleaning%2C+Janitor ial+%26+Polishes+Laundry+Care+%26+Cleaners

[vivandorron]

We've had success with an abrassive product on the market called 'Astonish'. It won't scratch the surface as wire wool could; unless you are able to get grade 0000 made by Liberon.

[vivandorron]

Still trying to be helpfull:-

http://www.astonishcleaners.com/

http://www.liberon.co.uk/

Astonish is great for all surfaces; including glass: providing it's not etched, becauase you'd risk polishing it to a crystal clear see through surface.

Liberon wire wool, grade 0000, can also be used on all delicate surfaces, such as glass and polished wood. I'm a bit of a DIYer and know that it is really good for highly tarnished brass, prior to finishing off with Brasso; which of course you could try on your iron.

Keep up your shine.....Ron.

[funnygirl]

Thanks for all your replies

[johnnyedge]

Proves my point that men are just not ment to do the ironing. we sit on the sofa and watch telly, fart n burp and scratch our balls, remote in one hand and a pint in the other, who said we cant multi task?

[bricro1]

Yes Mr Johnyedge men have more PRESSING things to attend to.!

[vivandorron]

Things do get ironed-out in anserbank......Ron.