Whenever you travel carry along a stain pretreatment stick. Taking the time to use it on stains before they set ensures that they will wash out when you get home.
Rub iron with aluminum foil to remove burnt on starch, etc.
If you get a grease stain on your silk shirt, never fear! Just put baby powder over the stain and let it sit for a few minutes then dust off. VOILA! No more greasy mark.
Be sure to save your cardboard tubes from wrapping paper. After you iron your tablecloth, lay it out flat or fold neatly to fit your tube. Roll the table cloth up onto the tubing then place it in a drawer. It saves you from having harsh hanger marks.