Did you try sticking the iron in the freezer for a while and see if the stuff would pop off? If it is not smeared on that might just work.
Originally Posted by jumpin' judy
I have been felting wool and decided a really good steaming would be in order-----only I forgot to turn my iron down to "wool". I now have little melted bits of wool on the bottom of two irons. I've tried Spray and Wash, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, and just plain elbow grease. I am now reading the back of a can of oven cleaner. Anybody got any ideas???