A stained soleplate can transfer brown stains to your clothes, and a clogged or dirty water reservoir can prevent your iron from working properly.

Given that we use our irons on clean clothing and only fill it with plain water many of us do not think to give them a clean. But when left untouched, these appliances quickly succumb to limescale ...

Notice an odd black stain on your freshly-ironed blouse, a strange white residue on your newly-pressed black pants or a rusty tinge on your just-steamed sweater? If you're sensing a pattern here, ...

Rub the Iron Over the Salt Hold the iron with a light pressure and move it back and forth over the salt. The grains will lift ...

Cast iron pans are essential in the kitchen, but cleaning them can be a daunting task. Fear not! We have step-by-step instructions with pictures to guide you.

It doesn't take more than a few minutes to clean a cast-iron pan. You also don't need to give your pan a full, deep clean after every use. If you've only fried an egg or reheated some chicken breast, ...

Buying cast iron pans at a thrift store can nab you a good deal. However, the cookware may be in poor condition. Remove rust ...

Don't you dare toss your cast iron pan in the dishwasher! This baby requires a simple, hands-on approach. (Getty Images) ...

If I were allowed one piece of cookware on a desert island, I’d choose a cast-iron skillet. It can almost do it all: bake cornbread or cakes, roast vegetables, sear steaks or fry chicken. But it does ...

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Cast-iron skillets are a kitchen tool built to last the test of time. When they're properly taken care of, they can last for years or even decades. These versatile pans can be used in the oven, on the ...