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11-11-2010, 05:16 AM

azwendyg

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I just wanted to thank the folks who suggested using a Magic Eraser to clean the sole plate of an iron. I just tried it, and it really is MAGIC! Just a few spritzs of water and rub the sole plate, and it's CLEAN.

11-11-2010, 05:24 AM

quiltsillysandi

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Something else that works is your dryer fabric softener sheets...While the iron is still very warm, take a sheet, (protect your hands) and use the dryer sheet to clean the bottom of the iron...leaves it smooth and clean and your iron will glide across your clothes/fabric....Have done this for several years now...works great!

11-11-2010, 06:05 AM

Quilting Di

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I use the Target brand of Magic Eraser - so much cheaper. I use them to clean the outsides of my gutters (I know I'm weird) because they are white and show staining after a year or so. Love Magic Erasers! Now my brother uses them to clean the top of his RV.

11-11-2010, 07:18 AM

clem55

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what are magic erasers, and what is the target brand called?

11-11-2010, 07:39 AM

Quilting Di

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Quote:

Originally Posted by clem55

what are magic erasers, and what is the target brand called?

I'll have to check when I get home. They are next to the Magic Eraser brand. The magic eraser is a "Mr. Clean" sponge that is treated with something to clean with. The funniest thing is that the sponge disappears as it is used. I tried them on rubber mallet spots on hallway wall after son laid wood floor, but it left greasy looking mark, so I really hesitate to use them on my painted walls.

11-11-2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Quilting Di

Our dollar store has them, Mr. Clean brand, pack of 10 in a resealable tub, for $7.00. They are great for so many uses.
(I'm in SW. Michigan)

11-11-2010, 09:36 AM

littlehud

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I love Mr Clean erasers. They work on so many things.

11-11-2010, 11:10 AM

featherweight

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Our dollar tree has the Mr Clean and they are two in a package for 1.00.

11-11-2010, 10:48 PM

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I have been using dryer sheets for a few years now and the work beautifully. I place one sort of on the edge of the ironing board and pull the iron down over the edge.

11-12-2010, 04:43 AM

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It is so funny and strange to me.....one of my daughters uses and loves the Mr. Clean erasers and the other daughter and I have never and I mean never found them to work at all. We follow the directions to the tee and they just don't work for us. I have read so many posts here that people love them for so many things....but I'll be darned if they will work for me.