From scorched soleplates to rusty steam, these smart methods break down how to safely clean every part of your iron without ...

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 ...

Ever stopped to think about the cleanliness of your iron before tackling a pile of laundry? One terrible encounter with a big brown stain mid steam might make you stop and think twice. Along with many ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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: ...