How to clean your iron using a grandmother’s tip

Ceramic or Teflon soleplates are more delicate and require gentle cleaning to avoid scratches.

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Ingredients :

• • 3 tablespoons of white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of fine salt
  • A paper towel
    • Method :Mix white vinegar and salt in a bowl.Soak a paper towel in this mixture and gently rub the soleplate.Wipe with a damp cloth to remove all traces of product.

      Caution: Avoid abrasive sponges, which may damage the non-stick coating.

  • How to detach an aluminum iron

    If your iron is made of aluminum, dry cleaning is ideal to avoid damaging it.

    Ingredients :

    • Parchment paper
    • Fine salt

    Method :

    1. Heat your iron to a low temperature.
    2. Sprinkle salt on a sheet of parchment paper.
    3. Pass the soleplate of the hot iron over the salted paper using light circular movements.
    4. Let cool, then wipe with a damp cloth.

    Why does it work?  Salt acts as a natural abrasive, helping to loosen impurities without scratching the surface.

    Clean the iron’s steam holes

    Over time, limescale builds up in the steam holes, which can impair their operation.

    Ingredients :

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