When it comes to tasks we’d rather avoid, ironing clothes ranks right up there with paying bills, searching the house for missing keys, and plunging the toilet. What if we told you that we can help you get the job done quicker, with professional-quality results, and add a bit of zen to the experience? We’ll also show you how to take this handy appliance out of the laundry room and use it for sealing plastic, removing candle wax from carpeting, and other fun uses around the house.
The gold standard of soleplates is stainless steel, as it’s extremely durable and easy to clean. (Volodymyr Krasyuk/Shutterstock)
Choosing the Right Iron
Dry irons are the least expensive and are well-suited for erasing the occasional wrinkle. However, if you iron every day or have a lot of clothing to iron, you’ll want to consider a steam iron. Steam opens up the fabric weave to remove deep-set creases….