A MUM has revealed how she managed to save the iron she was about to throw away, using just a 29p pack of Paracetamol.
Taking to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains group on Facebook, she explained how she was "amazed" when the painkillers left her iron sparkling.
"A 29p pack of paracetamols saved me buying a new iron," she explained.
"I am a nightmare for ironing things I shouldn't, and recently ruined my iron.
"I read somewhere that a paracetamol rubbed onto the iron will make it almost like new again.
"This took two paracetamols and it worked better when the iron was hot and not just warm.
"I was amazed how well it worked and how much money it saved me."
Alongside the post, the mum shared two images of the incredible transformation.
In the first, the iron can be seen with a huge burn mark – which would make ironing clothes almost impossible.
But on the second, the iron is sparkling clean.
Other social media users couldn't believe the transformation, with the post having almost 6,000 likes in less than 24 hours.
However, many wanted to know how the mum managed to apply the paracetamol without burning her fingers.
To clarify, she added: "To anyone asking, I didn't wet the tablet before hand and if you use tweezers and are very careful then you won't get burnt.
"I am not saying do this but it worked for me and saved me buying a new iron.
"I tried other alternatives but this one worked in seconds and the other ways either didn't work or it took too long and I would give up haha."
As the mum explained, please take extra care if you are going to try this trick – it's definitely worth taking precautions to ensure you don't burn your hands.
Or, try applying the paracetamol when the iron is warm and on a low heat setting.
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