What is the white powder that comes out of an iron? How can you get rid of it?

While ironing a white powder comes out of the holes while im using steam? How can i get rid of it?What is the white powder that comes out of an iron? How can you get rid of it?
Get DISTILLED water from your grocery store. The white powder is the mineral residue left behind.





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';Using distilled water in steam irons for pressing clothes can help reduce mineral build-up and make the iron last longer. However, many iron manufacturers say that distilled water is no longer necessary in their irons';What is the white powder that comes out of an iron? How can you get rid of it?
It is a mineral buildup from hard water. Add a few drops of vinegar and use the steam setting on an old towel. This should get rid of it. You might have to wipe some of it of the surface of the iron with a thick damp cloth while the iron is still hot. Be very careful.


When you are ironing, add a few drops of vinegar to prevent minerals from building up in your iron.
It is the lime that is in your water. Clean it with vinegar, and use a watersoftener...
its lime, put salt in your water bout 1/4 tsp.