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Old 07-31-2014, 10:58 AM
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that the first prerequisite for an ironing board cover would be, "Stands up to heat". Well, I bought a cheap one off the internet, and the first time I ironed on it, the "metallic" cover melted. I did get a full refund from the seller, but I am waiting to see if they stop selling it. I told them about the problem and suggested they test it themselves.
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That is just ridiculous. They should be ashamed of themselves
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Old 07-31-2014, 11:07 AM
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Yes, one would think that an ironing board cover would be heat resistant. Golly!
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I would expect to leave an iron set at "Linen" on a spot for 30 seconds before anything bad happened.
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Hey, Rowenta irons are still out there even though they've been told of many instances of them causing fires. Don't hold your breath.
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I could not find the silicone ironing board covers like I used to buy so I went to Joann's and bought fabric and made my own. works good.
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Originally Posted by jothesewer2 View Post
I could not find the silicone ironing board covers like I used to buy so I went to Joann's and bought fabric and made my own. works good.
http://www.amazon.com/Ritz-Professio.../dp/B00604IR82
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don't be fooled by that, the one I bought also said "Silicone". I got an old duvet cover and made my own. Took a LONG time to get the drawstring through, but it looks nice now!
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