Iron Spit up
#11
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Location: Saskatchewan
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The brown spots could be from sediment in the water, which won't dissolve. Try using a mild detergent (like Dawn or other dish detergent) and a soft toothbrush to gently scrub the spots.
Before remaking the blocks, I would do the galloping horse test. Will a non-quilter notice once they're in a quilt?
Before remaking the blocks, I would do the galloping horse test. Will a non-quilter notice once they're in a quilt?
#14
I do the same as Nancy, ever since the first time an iron ever spit up. I have a steam press for flattening blocks after pressing seams. Just don't use the steam press or an iron for that matter near the smoke alarm.....lol
I don't know how many times a dry iron set off at least three in the house.....haha
like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/SINGER-ESP-2-.../dp/B000WOG7NI
I don't know how many times a dry iron set off at least three in the house.....haha
like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/SINGER-ESP-2-.../dp/B000WOG7NI
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#15
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I have been able to lessen the spots considerably. I'm hoping when it dries it will be even better. As long as getting the row wet hasn't changed the size I think I'm going to be able to use it.
Thank you for all the kind responses.
It's a shame a steam iron can't be a steam iron.
I'll never put water in an iron again.
Thank you for all the kind responses.
It's a shame a steam iron can't be a steam iron.
I'll never put water in an iron again.
#19
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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I would try one of the color safe bleaches. I have found my iron spits when I get in a rush and don't let it get hot enough before trying to use it or it needs a good internal cleaning. I clean my iron by running white vinegar through it. I fill the reservoir with the vinegar and let it heat up really well. Then I turn the iron horizontally and let it steam away and push all the buttons (the spray and self-cleaning) multiple times. I have done this for years with no harm to any iron I have owned.
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