How to Clean Tefal Iron

Written By
Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
Published: Mar 31, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Maintenance also eliminates minerals that keep the iron from removing all of the wrinkles in your clothing. Flush out the Tefal iron a few times a year with a household liquids to clean the iron's plate and water reservoir safely and thoroughly.

Things You Will Need

  • White vinegar
  • Thick cloth or towel
  • Ironing board or table
  • Water
  1. Empty all liquid from the Tefal iron.

  2. Fill the water reservoir of the iron roughly 2/3 full with white vinegar.

  3. Place a thick cloth or towel onto an ironing board, table or similar flat surface.

  4. Plug the iron in. Turn on its “Steam” setting.

  5. Hold the iron upright over the towel as the vinegar empties through the iron's plate. Set the iron upright on the cloth/towel if you cannot or don't wish to hold the iron during the process. Leave the iron on until most, if not all, of the vinegar is gone.

  6. Unplug the iron. Wait about 10 minutes so the iron's plate cools. Then, wipe the plate with the same cloth or towel used in Steps 3 and 5.

  7. Place a clean towel onto the flat surface.

  8. Fill the iron with cool tap water. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to finish cleaning the iron.

The Drip Cap

  • Tefal steam irons come with a variety of features, including “Anti-drip” and “Easy-Cord” system.
  • Flush out the Tefal iron a few times a year with a household liquids to clean the iron's plate and water reservoir safely and thoroughly.
  • Turn on its “Steam” setting.
  • Hold the iron upright over the towel as the vinegar empties through the iron's plate.
Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith has been a freelance writer since 2006, specializing in sports and technology. His work has appeared on various online sites. Smith has a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Pennsylvania State University.

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