HOW do you clean base plate to remove brown stain

To clean stains on the Russell Hobbs 2 Plate Mini, you can follow these steps:

1. Turn off and unplug the mini stove to ensure your safety.
2. Allow the plates to cool down completely before cleaning.
3. Make a solution of equal parts of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
4. Spray the stained areas with the vinegar and water solution.
5. Let the solution sit for a few minutes to break down the stain.
6. Wipe the plates with a soft cloth or sponge, applying gentle pressure.
7. For stubborn stains, sprinkle baking soda on the plates and scrub gently with a sponge or brush.
8. Wipe the plates clean with a damp cloth and let them air dry completely before using the mini stove again.

Note: Avoid using abrasive cleaners or scrubbers as they may scratch the surface of the plates. Also, avoid using harsh chemicals that may damage the surface or the heating elements of the mini stove.

soak in vinegar for 24 hours

Hello, John -

See this web page which provides several iron soleplate cleaning methods:
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-the-Bottom-of-an-Iron

I have used the first method listed, with great success.

Best wishes.

Hello -

The cause of the stains on the interior of your dishwasher may be the water. Do you know if you have hard water, water with a high mineral content? If so, do you know if the water has a high iron or maganese content?

If you have hard water in your home water supply and do not have a water softener, check the owner's manual for your dishwasher - the Troubleshooting section - to see if there is mention of stains on the interior of the dishwasher.

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From the American Cleaning Institute web page on Automatic Dishwashers:
http://www.cleaninginstitute.org/clean_living/automatic_dishwashing_problems.aspx#Yellow
Yellow / Brown Stains

Causes:
Iron or manganese content in water supply.

Solutions:
After food soil is removed, wash dishes with citric acid crystals. Check dishwasher manufacturer's instructions for amount to use and method. Do not add detergent.

A liquid product is available to remove iron deposits from the dishwasher interior; follow the package instructions.

To retard staining, use maximum amount of dishwasher detergent to keep iron or manganese in suspension during the wash. Use a rinse additive during the rinse.

Preventative Measures:
If staining cannot be controlled, the only solution is in the installation of iron removal equipment in the home water supply.
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Some solutions to the interior staining problem recommend the addition of citric acid crytals to the covered section of the dishwasher detergent dispenser. If you do that, be sure you do not have any sterling silver or silver plate tableware in the dishwasher. (Those items are best washed by hand, anyway.) Citric acid will cause pits on sterling silver and silver plate. Note: Some dishwasher detergents and dish liquids have citric acid in their formulations - check the ingredients.

Best wishes.

The brown stains are likely coming from the felt drum seal. The OEM adhesive is tar based - and after time and use - breaks down.

You'll need a new felt seal - and the adhesive that is used should be silicone based... eliminating the brown streaks.


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The brown stains are likely coming from the felt drum seal. The OEM adhesive is tar based - and after time and use - breaks down.

You'll need a new felt seal - and the adhesive that is used should be silicone based... eliminating the brown streaks.


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The brown stains are likely coming from the felt drum seal. The OEM adhesive is tar based - and after time and use - breaks down.

You'll need a new felt seal - and the adhesive that is used should be silicone based... eliminating the brown streaks.

Thanks for using FixYa - a 4 THUMBS rating is appreciated for answering your FREE question

The brown stains are likely coming from the felt drum seal. The OEM adhesive is tar based - and after time and use - breaks down.

You'll need a new felt seal - and the adhesive that is used should be silicone based... eliminating the brown streaks.


Thanks for using FixYa - a 4 THUMBS rating is appreciated for answering your FREE question

Just a thought it may not work.

Since Muratic acid caused the trouble try it to remove the stain. Then after its removed use baking soda to kill the acid and within 3 toi 4 hours re apply baking soda and re clean. Maybe do the cleaning 3 times just to be safe.

I only say this because to remove oil you use an oil based solvent. Water use a water base solvent.
So maybe ...
Then again maybe not
If this works or doesn't Id like to know.
The last thing to use is a piece of aluminum tape to cover the area so its not brown.

If this helped you please rate me accordingly and good luck.

Hi, two problems:

DIA' s problem - the brown water is due to poor water quality and debris in the boiler and iron sytem. Rowenta is clear that they do not want anyone to cleaning solutions - only clear filtered drinking water to rinse out the boiler (via the water inlet screw hole) and I have found running the system dry, letting it cool, rinsing and draining the boiler several times before putting unit away works fine.

Guest' problem with brown/black tar substance is likely caused by too hot and iron setting (steam setting may also be too high) for ironing man-made synthetics (like Nylon, Rayon, Polyester or blends are basically petroleum based fabrics) that breakdown or melt, leaving deposits on the iron's stainless steel soleplate. A secondary cause could be bad water or debris in the boiler/iron in which the solution for DIA's problem might provide relief. Cleaning the soleplate is tricky, I use nothing stronger than an old fashioned wooden orange stick to gently scrap of all traces of the "stuff" and dry "Dutch" cleanser w/ a terry cloth or old cotton sock to polish without scratching the soft stainless soleplate...