Steam iron cleaner is a substance used to clean steam irons. Poisoning occurs when someone swallows steam iron cleaner.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

• Chelating agents
• Hydroxyacetic acid
• Phosphoric acid
• Sodium hydroxide (dilute)
• Sulfuric acid

• CLR
• Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner
• Lime Away
• Whink Steam Iron Cleaner

Note: This list does not include all steam iron cleaner products.

• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • Severe pain in the throat
  • Severe pain in the mouth
• Gastrointestinal
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
• Heart and blood
  • Collapse
  • Rapid drop in blood pressure
• Lungs and airways
  • Breathing difficulty due to throat swelling
• Skin
  • Burns
  • Irritation