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[post_page_title]Clean an iron with a little salt[/post_page_title]

If your iron is no longer gliding effortlessly, it probably has residue buildup. To clean it, place a towel on your ironing board, and sprinkle one tablespoon of grainy salt on it (like kosher, or sea salt).

Clean an iron with a little salt

On the highest possible temperature without steam, iron over the salty surface. Do it for at least one minute, and any dirt should stick to the salt, leaving the soleplate as new. If necessary, use a damp cloth to wipe down the soleplate, once the temperature is manageable.

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