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From: ncdebra
Date: 07-29-2006, 07:37 PM (1 of 4)
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Hi everyone. I was wondering if any of you had any ideas on cleaning a dirty iron? I got some sticky stuff on it  ....seems to be burnt some...brown stuff. What is something I can use to clean it without hurting the metal part. Thanks for any info.Debra |
User: ncdebra
Member since: 07-19-2006 Total posts: 23 |
From: lvquilts
Date: 07-30-2006, 12:27 PM (2 of 4)
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Hi Debra, This may not be helpful as I can't recall the product name (!), but there is a tube of stuff you rub on the iron, then iron it off. It's available in quilt shops and I happened to pick up my tube at WalMart...think over by the laundry products. Maybe it's called iron off? Whatever it is, it does work for "de-gooping" your iron. Katie |
User: lvquilts
Member since: 07-16-2006 Total posts: 29 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 07-30-2006, 02:15 PM (3 of 4)
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Debra I save my used dryer sheets for cleaning the bottom of my iron. I just iron back and forth, in circles, etc. until all of the goook is off the bottom of my iron. I have a Rowenta with a stainless steel bottom on it. Set your iron for cotton and steam. Hope this helps. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: funthreads
Date: 07-30-2006, 09:27 PM (4 of 4)
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I simply take a damp rag and pour a capful or so of amonia on it. Then I run the hot iron over the amonia. It is cheap and cleans great. Just don't stand directly over the fumes. They are a bit strong. carol |
User: funthreads
Member since: 03-20-2006 Total posts: 17 |
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