Provides a steady flow of steam plus, with an ergonomic design, allows for ultra-firm and accurate pressing. Especially good for hard water areas, this product can also be used on kettles – and we like the fact that it’s environmentally friendly, BUAV approved, not tested on animals and approved by the Vegan Society. Most irons have a self-clean or anti-calc setting – check your manual to see how often these need running, carefully following the instructions.

This soleplate-cleaning stick has an odd tendency to melt like wax – you’ll want a piece of kitchen towel or old newspaper ready to catch the mess. In the mid-1800s mechanical manufacturing of metal haberdashery was introduced into the business, with knowledge and skills learnt in Birmingham. You can clean the soleplate of a steam generator iron in the same way as a regular steam iron – but most have built-in systems for cleaning the insides, so check the instructions and be sure to thoroughly rinse out the tank with distilled water.For centuries we have been producing quality tools for the handicraft market, which have brought smiles to the faces of satisfied handicraft fans. It’s quick and easy to use and successfully gets rid of sticky residue, as well as stopping any dragging. Fashion is a source of inspiration; looking at seams, buttons, and manufacturing puts you into a space of awe. Dual Voltage 110V/220V Perfect for dressmaking, needlework and handicrafts, and also makes a great travel iron.

We are the UK’s largest distributor of the Prym brand and so you’ll be able to find all your sewing, knitting, crochet, mending and crafting products here. Here’s our guide to the best, most effective ways to clean your iron, and the top products that will leave your iron sparkling clean and working as well as the day you bought it. Vents can be easily cleaned with a cotton bud: simply dip it into some fresh distilled water and clean out each steam hole in turn. The pack also contains a measuring cup for filling the water reservoir and a carrying / storage bag. You can use it on all metal, Teflon and Silverstone coated soleplates – just be ready with a clean, pure cotton tea towel that you’re prepared to throw away, and be warned that it might take a few repetitions to get rid of the most stubborn marks.When cleaning the soleplate, the important thing is not to use abrasive cleaners – these will destroy its delicate coating. You simply heat up the iron to non-steam level two, rub the stick on the soleplate, then wipe with a clean tea towel until clean. We are happy to exchange or refund your purchase within 14 days providing the goods are in a fully resaleable condition.

If there’s any melted material stuck to the soleplate, wait until it cools, then try to pull it off with tweezers. The handy Prym Mini Steam Iron is ideal for particularly delicate work with interfacing, or ironing thin seams, corners etc. If your iron has started to splutter water, or leave chalky white deposits on your clothes – or if it just doesn’t work as well as it used to – it’s almost certainly in need of a clean.Of course, if you only do the ironing once in a blue moon often then you don’t need to religiously clean your iron four times a year. To remove marks, heat up some white vinegar, then dip a clean cloth into it and gently wipe the scorched sole plate until the marks are gone. Finally, put the iron on its steam setting and test it on an old tea towel a few times before you turn it loose on your clothes. Then, turn the iron onto its highest setting, with the steam setting on, and wait for all the sediment to be flushed out.

If this doesn’t get rid of stubborn marks, try dissolving a few teaspoons of table salt or bicarbonate of soda into the hot white vinegar. So, whether you’re learning a new skill or teaching someone in your family, we have a massive range of products that will help you make the most of your quality time. It cleans and descales all easy-glide sole plates and also increases the irons capacity to glide smoothly. The brand has long had a reputation for well-designed, relevant, quality products ensuring durability and high functionality. To clean the steam nozzles, stand the iron in the vertical position and use the steam function for a short period, then wipe.

With irons, there are three different parts to clean separately – the soleplate, the steam vents and the inside. It’s easy to minimise the build-up of limescale deposits: just be sure to empty out the water chamber each time you’ve finished ironing. Instead of using plastic packaging, the Prym 1530 range is environmentally friendly, made from renewable resources, and retains the excellent quality you expect from Prym products.