Home tip for cleaning your iron and making it look like new

You’ve all experienced that little panic: you iron your clothes, and then… an ugly mark appears on the fabric. Or worse, the soleplate catches, as if it’s decided to “bite” your favorite blouse. You tell yourself the iron is ready for replacement and relegate it to the back of the closet. Yet, the solution is often much simpler—and it might already be in your kitchen.
Why does your iron make your clothes dirty?

The soleplate of the iron is in direct contact with the fabric. Over time, it accumulates residue (starch, fibers, deposits) and brown marks. As a result, the iron glides less smoothly, heats unevenly, and can leave marks. Regular cleaning saves time ironing, protects your clothes, and extends the life of the appliance.

Before you begin, remember this essential rule: always unplug the iron and let it cool down. It should still be slightly warm, but never hot to the touch.

Cleaning a ceramic soleplate iron: baking soda paste.
Ceramic is fragile and doesn’t react well to abrasive surfaces. The simplest solution is baking soda.

What you will need:
2 to 3 tablespoons of baking soda,
a little water,
a soft cloth (microfiber) or paper towel.
The steps: