I was using spray starch...how do I clean the iron???

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10-19-2011, 07:36 AM

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majormom

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If you let the starch soak in a few minutes, this will not happen. But since we are all in a hurry, that's not always something we do! Particularly me! So I know what you are going through. I'm happy to learn of that eraser, because I'll probably need it the next time I wash, starch and cut fabric!

10-19-2011, 08:37 AM

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I just saw on Fons and Porter a tip where you can buy wipes for cleaning cook tops that is supposed to be very effective for cleaning off your iron. Good luck

10-19-2011, 09:40 AM

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Tuxedo Mom

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I pour table salt on a paper bag (if the cats will let me use one!) and just run the iron back and forth. Pour in the waste basket, fold the bag to a different spot and pour more salt and iron. May take several times but it always cleans mine nicely.

10-19-2011, 09:42 AM

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Daisydoodle

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Set the iron on linen or your highest setting, no steam. fold a scrap piece of warm and natural batting into fourths and press with the iron. Keep turning the batting as you clean, this will give you 8 sides to wipe on to. Usually pull the iron across from heel to toe also helps to remove the scum. This method also worked when my GD decided to iron patch onto a garment before I came to help. Of course sticky side on iron plate....ugh...but all came clean with the warm and natural.

10-19-2011, 12:15 PM

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Debbie C

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Magic Eraser is really a God-send! It will do the job.

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Originally Posted by athomenow

Cool your iron and use a magic eraser! That will clean off just about anything.

10-19-2011, 12:21 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom

Well, I had to iron the bathroom and kitchen curtains before putting them back up...used my spray starch and forgot to clean it before turning it off...
Now I have a nasty buildup on the bottom of the iron and I really need to use it on the wedding dress I'm trying to finish in time.
Please...someone tell me what to use...my brain won't work.

I considered vinegar, but with all that is going on....will wait till someone tells me yes or no...

salt on waxed paper works pretty well.

10-19-2011, 12:23 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by alfosa421

I just saw on Fons and Porter a tip where you can buy wipes for cleaning cook tops that is supposed to be very effective for cleaning off your iron. Good luck

I don't have a glass cooktop but for some reason I do have cooktop cleaner in my shelf. I'll try that the next time I make a mess on my iron.

10-19-2011, 01:05 PM

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ChaiQuilter

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Is it possible to use starch with a pressing cloth? I've never starched and need hints. Thanks!

10-19-2011, 01:17 PM

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weird thing about windex... works on sticky curling irons ( beutitian taught me to heat iron and spray windex, let it drip ) wow !

so, tried it on my iron.. wow !

a new use for windex.. Anyone see My Big Fat Greek Wedding? ha ha.. windex was used for all kinds of thinks in that movie. !

10-19-2011, 01:51 PM

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lewisl

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Use a Magic Eraser! You will not believe how easily this item cleans crud off your iron. (I also use the Magic Eraser for countless other tasks around the house and haven't found anything that works better! Amazing!)