As The Iron Steams

WARNING:  This post in intended for mature audiences.  Some images may be disturbing to less experienced, or younger viewers.

I've been considering a new iron.  My old iron was still getting hot, but the steam holes were clogged and it was dirty.

When I saw this product (at Bed, Bath and Beyond), I decided to give it a try.  Why add to  the landfill if I don't have to, right?

Before starting, this is how my iron looked:

After using it, per instructions, my terry cloth towel looked like this:

After shaking it, my sink looked like this:

After the cleaner went to work inside my iron, this is how it looked:

Next up, the plate cleaner.  I use this one:

This is the recommended amount:

This is what came off:

Actually, there was more, but you get the idea.

After cleaning the iron looks like this.  Much better!  but you can still deposits on those lower steams holes.

During the second rinsing of the steam chamber, this is still coming out of the holes onto the towel.  Oh dear.

Can this iron be saved?
Will Barb ever trust it again?
Is the iron doomed to the landfill?

For the answers to these and other burning questions;
tune in next time on "As the Iron Steams...."