I put surge protectors on all my outlets. Living in an apt. bldg., we have frequent slight surges. They're horrible on anything plugged in to wall outlets. Now I had to replace 2 surge protectors in last 5 years - no appliances were damaged. Just make sure you don't turn off the surge protector's button. That disables the protection-not the electricity.
I suggest you get a cheap iron and plug it into the surge protector. It might last longer and be safer too. Good luck!