To clear the buildup, unplug the iron and make sure it’s cool, then squirt a quarter-size amount of toothpaste onto a paper towel and gently scrub the iron’s metal plate.

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Steam Iron If your iron's soleplate is covered in mineral deposits, a dab of toothpaste can stand in for the baking soda paste in this cleaning how-to.

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