I too have had problems with anything B&d. Anyway, Ricky Tims stated on a show he never uses a steam iron because of the buildup of gook that can come out ( I think he called it constipation :roll: :roll: )and ruin the fabric. He always uses a spray bottle. I too have a bottle handy at all times at both the iron and on the table. Walmart has really pretty, colorful, smaller, plastic ones in their garden dept. for a couple dollars or less. They have adjustable nozzles.
I did recently clean out my iron by emptying the water out, poured white vinegar in, turned it on, and occasionally hit the steam button while holding over the sink. Unbelievable what came out. Did this about three times and finally thought it was cleaned. Still get gook out once in awhile.