Here’s how to clean your iron using an old trick passed down from my grandmother.

cooled down, wipe it with a damp cloth to remove any remaining grains of salt.

Why it works : Salt, through its slightly abrasive action, will absorb and loosen dirt and burnt fabric residue, without attacking or scratching the metal.

Unblocking steam vents: a key step for efficiency

Cleaning the steam holes of an iron with a cotton swab

With use, limescale from the water in the reservoir tends to build up and clog the small holes in the soleplate, significantly reducing steam output. Regular cleaning of these openings is therefore

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