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The hygiene factor: before we had antibacterial wipes for everything, the high heat of the iron acted as a final « disinfection » step. The high-temperature steam kills bacteria and dust mites that a standard wash might miss.
Sensory memory: if you close your eyes, you can probably still hear the hiss of the steam and the distinctive « tap » of the iron hitting the board. It was the rhythm of a house being cared for, one square at a time.
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