Household steam generator - a device that allows you to solve many problems associated with cleaning surfaces from dirt. Most of the steam generators are complete with iron, which allows you to achieve excellent iron quality. If you already enjoy this device for a long time, then it may be time to do it with cleaning.
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Depending on the design of the steam generator, the cleaning method is selected. Since this device is designed for the production of high-pressure steam, the most "dirty" elements in it are metal parts. In the cleansing devices, these are heating spirals, and in iron - the sole.
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Use vinegar or citric acid to clean the tank. Fill with an acid of the tank capacity and turn on the device to form a steam. Keep in mind that the smell of hot vinegar is very caustic, so be sure to turn on the hood or open the window. I am a napkin with acetic ferry until the tank becomes empty. All holes scored by salt sediments should be pure. If the iron is still dirty, repeat the procedure.
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If the sole of the steam generator is dirty, then try to rub it with a wet cloth moistened in a liquid soap. If clothing burned to the sole, then it is necessary to clean it with vinegar. Sometimes this procedure does not help. In no case do not try the surface of the brush or metal scraper. If the sole is made of stainless steel, then it can be cleaned with salt. To do this, print a paraffin candle on a shallow grater, it is desirable that it be white. Mix paraffin with shallow salt and pour the mixture on a sheet of paper. Slightly heat the iron and push them a piece with a mixture. As a result of heating, paraffin with salt forms a cleaning paste. When all pollution is removed, wipe the soles with a clean cloth and a dry toothbrush. After that, fill the tank with water and intend the unnecessary tissue using steam.
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It is impossible to be purified in this way steam generators with ceramic and teflon surfaces. Even a small salt can leave small scratches that damage the coating layer. Usually, the instructions for this steam generator indicate the methods of cleaning the tank, spirals and soles. In household appliances stores, you can purchase special cleaning agents. They are made on the basis of superficially active substances that are easily coping with any pollution.
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If you need to clean the household steam generator used to clean furniture and other surfaces, it is recommended to use special substances. Manufacturers of Karcher and Domena equipment complete with the steam generator provide a small bottle of purification fluid. If it is necessary to clean the cheapest devices of unknown manufacturers, a citric acid solution can be used. Dissolve the acid bag in liter of water and fill out the tank. Remove all tubes and nozzles from the device. Turn on the device for the production of steam. All fluid must evaporate. After that, pour ordinary water into the device and repeat the process.
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It is impossible to clean the helix to use aggressive chemicals. Household chemicals Cilit, Mr. Muskul and Milam is not intended to remove scale. As a result of their heating, it is possible to form harmful vapors and insoluble salts.
It is best to prevent the formation of scale, for this replace the usual water distilled. Even after 6 months of operation, the helix will be perfectly clean.
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