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

the lowest setting.

Place a thin layer of salt on the sheet of parchment paper.

Slide the still-warm sole over this bed of salt, making light circular movements for a few seconds.

Once the device has 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.

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With use, limescale from the water