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Quick Summary:

• Steam iron cleaners are commercially-available solutions used to clean steam irons that are clogged or coated with hardwater deposits. A homemade preparation consisting of water and vinegar may also be used, for such a cleaning purpose
• Some of the branded (store-purchased) products include CLR, Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner, Lime Away, and Whink Steam Iron Cleaner, among others
• Steam Iron Cleaner Poisoning is the accidental or intentional intake of steam iron cleaning solutions. An exposure can also take place when the compound inadvertently affects the skin or eyes
• The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

• In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
• In case of poisoning, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
• Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Steam Iron Cleaner Toxicity?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used for Steam Iron Cleaner Toxicity:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002742.htm (accessed on 09/29/2017)

http://coordinatedhealth.com/condition/steam-iron-cleaner-poisoning/ (accessed on 09/29/2017)

https://ufhealth.org/steam-iron-cleaner-poisoning/locations (accessed on 09/29/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/29/2017)

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Zhang, K., Kim, Y. K., Cadenaro, M., Bryan, T. E., Sidow, S. J., Loushine, R. J., ... & Tay, F. R. (2010). Effects of different exposure times and concentrations of sodium hypochlorite/ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid on the structural integrity of mineralized dentin. Journal of endodontics, 36(1), 105-109.

Callaghan, B., Feldman, D., Gruis, K., & Feldman, E. (2011). The association of exposure to lead, mercury, and selenium and the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the epigenetic implications. Neurodegenerative Diseases, 8(1-2), 1-8.

Sinicropi, M. S., Amantea, D., Caruso, A., & Saturnino, C. (2010). Chemical and biological properties of toxic metals and use of chelating agents for the pharmacological treatment of metal poisoning. Archives of toxicology, 84(7), 501-520.

Riddick, J. (2014). Hazards of sulphuric acid. Loss Prevention Bulletin, (236).

Flora, S. J., & Pachauri, V. (2010). Chelation in metal intoxication. International journal of environmental research and public health, 7(7), 2745-2788.