I fixed my Maxiglide

[frida1980]

I thought for certain I'd have to buy another one. My maxiglide was clogged and wouldn't steam. I realize now it's because I used filtered water instead of distilled.

I tried changing the water and cleaning it, but it was really stuck. I thought about using some lime away, but it said it couldn't be used in steam irons. I guessed that was what I maxiglide was. But I wondered, so I looked it up and found out that "steam iron" meant clothes iron. Irons get stuck like this all the time and there was a home remedy to get the unclogged. So I mixed one half distilled water and one half white vinegar in the water vessel. I was suppose to heat it up and let it steam burst, but nothing would come out. So I put it away and forgot about it for over a week. I came back today and heated it up for the heck of it. And it works! It steams again! Now I don't have to buy a new one yet!

 

[Bnster]

Good thinking. If it is still not up to par, there is always black friday coming up.
Thanks for the heads up about tap water and steaming ironing. I use tap water in my conair.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

I used tap water a few times and then Poland Springs in my Maxiglide. Good tip for cleaning the Maxiglide (and probably regular irons too).

 

[CurlyMoo]

I thought for certain I'd have to buy another one. My maxiglide was clogged and wouldn't steam. I realize now it's because I used filtered water instead of distilled.

I tried changing the water and cleaning it, but it was really stuck. I thought about using some lime away, but it said it couldn't be used in steam irons. I guessed that was what I maxiglide was. But I wondered, so I looked it up and found out that "steam iron" meant clothes iron. Irons get stuck like this all the time and there was a home remedy to get the unclogged. So I mixed one half distilled water and one half white vinegar in the water vessel. I was suppose to heat it up and let it steam burst, but nothing would come out. So I put it away and forgot about it for over a week. I came back today and heated it up for the heck of it. And it works! It steams again! Now I don't have to buy a new one yet!

And its a good thing you fixed it because the Maxglide is only available in the new model Maxiglide Express. Which sucks because I took my XP to work to give a flat iron demo to my coworkers and they loved it. A few of them want the MP but it's "sold out" everywhere! I recommened the Express to them but they don't want it because it's too small. I may get it someday.

I'm glad you mentioned this because I'm using distilled water, I once used bottled water but I stopped that. I don't have any problems and it's working well. I haven't let anyone use it. Which is important. These flat irons need tender loving care.