Thread: I'm going to have to buy DH another motorbike now...........

The problem with the silicone pad -- while it certainly is a nifty thing to have -- is that my iron will begin beeping loudly and shut off very quickly after about five seconds of being left flat and untouched. That is to keep someone who is a little on the clumsy and/or forgettable side [Me! Me! Me!] from pressing something and forgetting what I am doing.

Originally Posted by youngduncan

The problem with the silicone pad -- while it certainly is a nifty thing to have -- is that my iron will begin beeping loudly and shut off very quickly after about five seconds of being left flat and untouched. That is to keep someone who is a little on the clumsy and/or forgettable side [Me! Me! Me!] from pressing something and forgetting what I am doing.

My inexpensive little iron does the same thing, so I only lay it face down when I am done, to let it cool. My iron heats up within seconds, so I can begin ironing in less than a minute after turning it on. Works for me. I found the silicone pad on Amazon.

As a renown clutz and cat owner, I feel your pain. My iron sits on a side cabinet when not ironing, not the ironing board. It's hit the floor several times, usually point first or its side. I would put a rug over it personally.

WOW, I guess I am lucky. I don't ever recall having an iron dropped. A good carpet man should be able to piece your carpet back to being perfect. Must have scared you. Be happy that at least you didn't get burn.

So sorry. I have no carpets.

I have an iron cage on my board and ironing table. The iron cannot be knocked or pulled off. It's been one of my best purchases ever. And essential since my young grands are in my sewing room a lot. I bought several at Clothilde's. I haven't seen them any place since. It isn't the iron cord holder thing, just the cage. It's easy to adjust the size for the bigger irons. It's not a hassle to use, the iron sits right in it and easy to pick up.