Originally Posted by
DELee
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One way to quickly assess the vintage of a property (besides looking it up online) is the yellowing and condition of plastic plug plates and switch plates. Generally, when a property is renovated, they redo furnishings, furniture, sometimes the flooring in the bathroom but neglect to install new plug and switch plates as well as keep vintage shower/tub faucets and fixtures.
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Yes, I just noticed this last week at the Houston Marriott Westchase! I cringed when I saw the switches and plugs, and thought I was just being too picky - but it really looked out of place with the modern look they were going for in the remodel.
To the OP's question - I almost always use the iron, and usually plug it in at the plugs which are at the base of lamps on either the desk or nightstand.