Difference between revisions of "Clean the Steam Iron and Its Base Plate"
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Although a steam [[Iron|iron]] is not used as frequently today as it has been in the past, it nevertheless still can perform a number of helpful household chores: starching a dress shirt, freshening table linens and cloth napkins, removing wrinkles from curtains and furniture slips, or even adhering a favorite decal to an ordinary T-shirt. These uses illustrate just how beneficial it can be for you to keep your iron in good working order. With a little care and an occasional cleaning, you can help your iron last for years. | Although a steam [[Iron|iron]] is not used as frequently today as it has been in the past, it nevertheless still can perform a number of helpful household chores: starching a dress shirt, freshening table linens and cloth napkins, removing wrinkles from curtains and furniture slips, or even adhering a favorite decal to an ordinary T-shirt. These uses illustrate just how beneficial it can be for you to keep your iron in good working order. With a little care and an occasional cleaning, you can help your iron last for years. | ||
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#Store the iron properly. Never put unnecessary stress on the iron by storing it on its side or back. An iron should be stored sitting upright in an area where it is stable and will not fall. This is also a safety precaution and ensures that if the iron were heated, the base plate would not be touching a cloth surface that can be damaged as it heats. | #Store the iron properly. Never put unnecessary stress on the iron by storing it on its side or back. An iron should be stored sitting upright in an area where it is stable and will not fall. This is also a safety precaution and ensures that if the iron were heated, the base plate would not be touching a cloth surface that can be damaged as it heats. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
