As for my iron it has not created any problem as far as staining anything I have a ff white cover on the board and check it always when I use it. It is a Rowenta iron so I do not want t toss it if it works I mean the creature is sure boield by now and can not get to me. The opening is to small to do all the suggestions I have received, so I have decided to just let it rest and see how long he lasts. UGG I mean it is only a bug!! I should send and email to Rowenta and see what they say.