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

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

Old 10-18-2011, 04:00 PM
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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...
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Old 10-18-2011, 04:02 PM
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I've had good luck just ironing over a wet towel.
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Old 10-18-2011, 04:03 PM
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Have you tried to heat it up and iron a paper grocery bag?
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Old 10-18-2011, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by quilt1950
I've had good luck just ironing over a wet towel.

yup. damp towel here, too.
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Did a search and found this and it came up several times as a way to clean it.
http://www.ehow.com/how_18787_clean-starch-residue.html
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Old 10-18-2011, 04:07 PM
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A used fabric softner sheet works well. Warm the iron and rub over the sheet. Be sure to let startch soak into the fabric for a minute or two befor you iron. This will reduce the buildup on your iron.
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Cool your iron and use a magic eraser! That will clean off just about anything.
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Old 10-18-2011, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by athomenow
Cool your iron and use a magic eraser! That will clean off just about anything.
I just read that this works well on starch. I use them for most everything they're great
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i use wax paper, iron over it alot, crumble it and iron more.
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Old 10-18-2011, 04:46 PM
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Thank you, everyone...I will start with the cleaning sponge...
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