If the residue is not removed using water, or fabric is burnt to the soleplate, Rowenta recommends cleaning the soleplate with a Rowenta soleplate cleaning kit.
Things You Will Need
Regular Cleaning
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Dampen a soft, cotton cloth. Squeeze to remove excess moisture.
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Turn the Rowenta iron off after use and unplug it from the electrical outlet.
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Allow the iron to cool slightly, so it is still warm, but not too hot to touch.
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Wipe the soleplate quickly to remove residue and buildup.
Deep Cleaning
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Purchase a Rowenta soleplate cleaning kit.
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Turn the iron off. Unplug it from the electrical outlet. Allow the iron to cool slightly, so it is still warm, but not too hot to touch.
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Apply a 2-inch squirt of the cleaning cream to the cleaning cloth. The cleaning cloth is the white cloth in the Rowenta iron cleaning kit.
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Rub the cream onto the warm iron. Continue rubbing until the entire surface has been coated with a thin layer. The heat of the iron will remove most of the cleaner. This may produce a steamy or smoke-like appearance, which is completely normal.
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Polish the iron with the grey finishing cloth to remove all remaining cleaning residue.
The Drip Cap
- A Rowenta iron uses heat and steam to remove wrinkles from clothing.
- After each use, clean the Rowenta iron soleplate with water to remove this residue.
- Squeeze to remove excess moisture.
- Turn the Rowenta iron off after use and unplug it from the electrical outlet.
- Allow the iron to cool slightly, so it is still warm, but not too hot to touch.