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 ...

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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 ...

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