Do you dry iron or use steam?

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09-01-2011, 02:22 PM

#21

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Originally Posted by ckcowl

i NEVER put water into my irons- i keep a water bottle on the end of my ironing board- if my fabric needs a little spritz- and i don't want to use starch or sizing- i just pick up the spray bottle and give it a spritz----no hot drips- no leaking iron- has worked well for me for 45 years.

I do the same. I never put water in the iron.

09-01-2011, 03:40 PM

#22

nyelphaba

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Steam and starch.

09-01-2011, 03:45 PM

#23

daisydawg

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I have a dry iron I bought years ago from a place called Vermont Country Store.

09-01-2011, 03:47 PM

#24

Jan in VA

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Very hot iron with steam; sometimes spray as well.

To me, it's not the steam that distorts, but the presser.

Jan in VA

09-01-2011, 03:52 PM

#25

traumaRN

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I'm a steamer too.

09-01-2011, 04:00 PM

#26

sylviak

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Becka

dry iron and Magic Sizing

Same here! I have an old Black and Decker travel iron that has a stainless steel bottom. If it gets "stuff" on the plate, I clean it with Dow bathroom cleaner and one of the non-stick, blue scratchers while still warm. Magic sizing doesn't stick like starch or leave flakes on the fabric.

09-01-2011, 04:06 PM

#27

susie-susie-susie

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I use steam and Best Press. I love Best Press, but it makes me cough. I have tried several "flavors" and they all make me cough. I tape a kleenex over my nose and mouth, it helps. I hate to stop using it, but I think I should.
Sue