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02-18-2011, 06:43 PM

#101

cheryl rearick

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so glad to hear you all got it off your iron and it's good to know how to do this. Thank you for sharing.

02-19-2011, 12:36 AM

#102

nellebelles

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I have a mess on my little Clover iron tip--I've tried everything but the fabric softener sheets on it with no luck. I don't use fabric softener sheets, but will see if I can borrow a couple from one of my DD's. Hopefully that will work :(

02-19-2011, 08:41 AM

#103

pegquilter8

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Used dryer sheet, corduroy piece, and Iron off works.

02-19-2011, 09:23 AM

#104

Baloonatic

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Location: Central Coast CA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Becky13

Ok, well the paper bag idea didn't really do much, but while the iron was warm, I grabbed an old washcloth rag and rubbed the sole really hard. Took it all off!! Yay!!! Ok, ok, I've learned my lesson :oops:

No you haven't 'cause I guarantee you'll do it again... we all do sweetie! LOL!

02-19-2011, 12:17 PM

#105

grandmaquilts

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Location: Santa Clarita, CA

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I saw on Fons and Porter TV show to warm up the iron , then turn it off and rub with rubbing alcahol. Haven't tried it but that is what this ironing expert said to do.

02-21-2011, 09:46 AM

#106

tryitall

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Southern Oklahoma

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My mother, many many many years ago would use salt on waxed paper to clean her iron. I haven't tried it, so I'm not sure. But maybe worth a try!

02-21-2011, 10:28 AM

#107

max's grandma

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Becky13

I was doing fusible applique and did I use fabric in between my iron and the fusible pieces? Oh heck no, cuz I've never had a problem and what could happen anyway?! Well, it happened. I've got that fusible gunk all over the sole of my iron. How the heck did that happen? But now -- how do I get it off?

Use glass stove top cleaner, get it at walmart or grocer, works fast , be sure to rinse off.