GarmentCare Guide 
Real Homes describes how residue on an iron's soleplate can interfere with a clean laundry finish. The guide separates surface cleaning from the maintenance needed when minerals affect steam openings. Before choosing a household cleaning method, identify where the problem is and check how the iron's manufacturer recommends treating that part.
Begin with the appliance switched off, unplugged and cool unless a specific approved maintenance procedure says otherwise. The article presents several cleaning approaches, but their suitability depends on the iron and the residue involved. Avoid treating a list of household ingredients as permission to put any of them into an electrical appliance's water tank.
