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Old 06-15-2011, 07:29 AM
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I was in my LQS this past Saturday and made some purchases. When I got home I noticed that they had placed a little note on a tip on how to clean the plate on your iron. I spent a lot of money getting this done so I was anxious to see if this tip would work. I took a piece of paper towel and placed it on ironing surface. Next I put dryer sheet (Bounce) on top. Heated my iron to the highest level (no steam) and pressed the dryer sheet. My iron came out sparkling clean. Was so excited had to share.
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Old 06-15-2011, 07:54 AM
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Thanks for the tip! my iron needs a good cleaning.
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Old 06-15-2011, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by celwood
I was in my LQS this past Saturday and made some purchases. When I got home I noticed that they had placed a little note on a tip on how to clean the plate on your iron. I spent a lot of money getting this done so I was anxious to see if this tip would work. I took a piece of paper towel and placed it on ironing surface. Next I put dryer sheet (Bounce) on top. Heated my iron to the highest level (no steam) and pressed the dryer sheet. My iron came out sparkling clean. Was so excited had to share.
Sounds great! But what ever happend to just the old fashiond way? Salt & Brown paper, you just take brown paper and pour salt on it and iron with seam til its clean! 8-)
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I just use a Magic eraser. Easy, peasy.
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Old 06-15-2011, 10:38 AM
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Wow I need to buy some Bounce for my iron soon Great ideal thank you so much
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Old 06-15-2011, 10:47 AM
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great tip, thanks for sharing with us
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Old 06-15-2011, 11:58 AM
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I keep a box of dryer sheets beside my iron. If my iron is not sliding smoothly, I run it over a dryer sheet. It also makes your ironing surface smell good.
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Cool - another use for the box of dryer sheets that I can't use in the dryer (due to allergies). :)
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Originally Posted by sonisew
Thanks for the tip! my iron needs a good cleaning.
My iron is in need for a cleaning too. I'll have to try this
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Thanks for the tip...will try it when I get home :)
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