Both the metal soleplate and the steam chamber should be cleaned regularly to prevent staining. Clean the soleplate with a paste of baking soda and water or another gentle abrasive like salt. To clean ...

"A good rule of thumb is to clean your iron about once a month, give or take depending on your frequency of iron usage," says Barodawala. You may also notice your iron beginning to drag when you use ...

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Sometimes the things that help us look our best actually need cleaning themselves. Take irons, for example. When they get clogged from the mineral residue left behind from water, they can splatter ...

Before you toss that steam iron because it refuses to steam and the soleplate is sporting a brown, burned-on, gross mess -- you might want to give it a little love with a good cleanup. It's not ...

Dear Heloise: Can you suggest how to clean an iron’s plate? I have tried to clean it with dishwashing liquid and a scrubber with the iron heated, but it does not work. — Susan, via email Dear Susan: ...

A sticky iron soleplate can ruin clothes, but a simple kitchen hack using coarse salt can effectively remove residue. The salt's abrasive texture, combined with the iron's heat, scrubs away melted ...