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Old 09-04-2013, 05:30 AM
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Just recently finished an applique project and have fuseable web on my iron. Any ideas on how to get it off ?

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Old 09-04-2013, 05:34 AM
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Some people like a magic eraser on the cold iron. I have an old GE iron with the metal plate and I can give it a good go over with a dish scrubber. If your iron has a Teflon coating, you don't want to use anything to scratch it.
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Old 09-04-2013, 05:39 AM
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You can buy a paste. Spread some on an old cloth, hot iron over it and it all comes off on the cloth. I wash it and keep it by my ironing board.
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I too use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (or a generic version) on a cold iron. Works like a charm!!!
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I have used old dryer sheets and a warm iron when most is gone I used Magic Erasers by Mr Clean
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Run it over a used fabric softener sheet. Works like a charm. My quilting teacher told us about this when we were learning applique. I've used ones that haven't been run through a load of clothes too.
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I agree dryer sheets and magic eraser.
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I'm another Magic Eraser fan.
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Main reason I don't use spray starch, or any starch. I have enough to clean without having to clean my iron. Getting lazy in my old age.
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Dryer sheet and a warm iron takes it all off...I fuse a LOT. No Magic Eraser needed.
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