Given that we use our irons on clean clothing and only fill it with plain water many of us do not think to give them a clean. But when left untouched, these appliances quickly succumb to limescale ...

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 ...

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Mix equal parts baking soda and water to form a paste. Apply it to the soleplate, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe away with a damp cloth. Fill the water reservoir with equal parts white ...