DOING the ironing is boring enough without the thought of having to clean your iron too.
I asked Savers on Facebook for their smart ways to get it done quickly. Here is what they came up with . . .
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CALL IN THE PARAS: Many of you rate using a humble paracetamol tablet when it comes to keeping your iron ship-shape.
Saver Carol Holme says: “I rub a paracetamol over the plate of a warm iron then turn up the heat and rub the iron over a damp cloth — mine always comes up clean. Obviously be careful!”
Sarah Hendry agrees, adding: “I also use paracetamol. Rub over the plate then wipe clean. It’s good for burn marks.”
Pick up 16 paracetamol tablets for just 35p at Tesco, instead of £1.65 for 16 Panadol tablets.
ANTI-BAC DOUBLE: If there’s one thing I have plenty of in my cupboard thanks to Covid, it’s anti-bacterial wipes.
So I can really get on board with Saver Linda Martin’s simple hack of using them all over her iron.
She says: “I use an antibacterial wipe. I had iron-on adhesive stuck to the bottom of my iron while doing appliques and it came up as good as new.”
SOUR POWER: Saver Missy Teresa says that she uses cheap cupboard staple vinegar to get her iron clean and I’ve seen bloggers say the same, including TikTokker @lauracleanaholic, who uses it to descale her iron.
Simply pour a capful or two into your steam iron and leave for ten minutes before using it.
If you’re all out, try a 750ml bottle of Stardrops White Vinegar Spray — it’s £1.45 at onlinepoundstore.co.uk but 79p at B&M.
FOR EXTRA OOMPH: You can buy special cleaners to get your iron spick and span too.
Saver Michelle Claire Somerville loves Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner, £5.99 at Lakeland — but I’ve seen the same product for as little as £4.18 with free postage on amazon.co.uk.
- PRICES correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
Deal of the day
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CHECK out the West Park modal bath towels at Tesco – just £6 each when bought using a Clubcard. Usually £12.
SAVE: £6
Cheap treat
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TASTE the difference with healthy soft-drink Aqua Libra. A can is normally £1 but you can get three for £2.50 right now at Ocado.
SAVE: 50p
What’s new?
ORANGE Yorkie bars are in stores now . . . but for a limited time only.
Amy Kendall of maker Nestle said: “Delicious chunks of our signature Yorkie creamy milk chocolate are enlivened with irresistible orange to create a moreish taste sensation we hope will become a firm favourite.” Sounds good.
Top swap
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CHICK out Aldi’s latest fakeaway.
The new peri-peri chicken bowl includes chicken, spicy rice, corn on the cob plus a red cabbage and carrot ’slaw for £2.59.
The equivalent meal at Nando’s would cost you £15.90.
Giselle’s little helper
KRISPY KREME is giving away up to a million Original Glazed doughnuts, normally £2 each.
Go to a branch and share online who or what has made you smile lately, with the hashtag #SmilesAsCurrency. Perhaps it was a funny post, a joke or something else. Offer runs until May 16. One per customer per day.
Shop and save
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GRAB an Options Belgian chocolate jar for £2 at Sainsbury’s. Usually £4.
SAVE: £2
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