I have used foil under my Ironing board pad for 20 + years and have never had a problem with burning or scorching the cover I even use it under the pad on my shirt press. When I use an ironing board without the foil I can really tell the difference in the time required to iron a garment. ... View related article.
Use 1/2 the amount of detergent mixed with a small amount of fabric softener. The fs reduces the suds also add vinegar to the rinse cycle along with fabric softener to get rid of any soap left in clothes ... View related article.