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    Old 08-06-2012, 07:53 AM
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    Default Two Posts that Helped Me with Leaking Iron and Warped Cutting Mat

    My cutting mat warped in the car on Saturday afternoon – after being left for only 30 minutes as I ran into a store. I found a link in this post that really helped with the problem. Most of the warp is gone – it clouded up and rained after the mat had been outside for only an hour so I’ll put it out again on the next sunny day. I put the plywood on my deck. (DH thought I was crazy for using the glass top on our end table – but it worked!)

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/links-r...t-t194122.html

    My German-made – and not cheap – Rowenta iron started to leak water through the steam holes when the water level dropped to a certain point in the tank. Look at the last post from Christine- for instructions on cleaning irons with vinegar. No more leaking.

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...t183966-2.html
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    Old 08-06-2012, 07:59 AM
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    I used vinegar to clear one of my machines a really killed it, have to be carefull about the strength...
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    Old 08-06-2012, 08:15 AM
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    Hopeful information....thanks for the links
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