25. Use salt to clean up the soleplate of your iron
This is a problem everyone faces. The soleplate of the iron always tends to feel “sticky” and seems to become unpleasant after using the iron for a while. To make it smooth and feel brand new you can sprinkle some salt on a paper sheet. Then all you have to do is press the paper against the soleplate and give it a good rub.
There is also Marseille cleanser available for this if the salt doesn’t work. But don’t worry, it usually does a great job. Needless to say, using salt is also way more cost-efficient than buying any specialized products from the store.
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Make sure to use a soft fabric to clean up your soleplate as, despite being made from metal, they can be quite sensitive.
Yellow stains can be removed by rubbing half a lemon against the soleplate. The acidity of this citrus fruit is perfect for this job.
All the cleaning agents, no matter if it’s salt or lemon must be properly washed off before using the iron as the heat will otherwise cause them to burn, resulting in even worse stains on your iron and your clothes.