I use wax paper if that happens!

Run your iron over fabric softener sheets.

When I worked in the costume shope at the Theather of Arts we would put a fair amount of salt on paper & rub the iron around on that.

The first time I tried to use heat and bond, I did not read the directions (stupid, I know... :oops: ) That lesson cost me a new iron and ironing board cover. I was at least smart enough to buy a teflon sheet for all future projects. I don't think I would use iron-on products at all, had I not found out about 'teflon pressing sheets' from my LQS. I heartily recommend them. I couldn't get all the goo off my iron. I will be watching this post for answers. Thank you for asking the question. :D

did the same thing tonight, ironed on the correct side, but forgot about the exposed edges. THEN pressed some NFL fabric and wondered why the Gold was turning Green. I got a wet rag and scrubbed it while it was still hot, not a great idea, but got most of it off.

hhmmm. good to know. i work at joann's and didn't know we have it! :)

I do that all the time. You can buy a tube of Faultless hot iron cleaner in many stores. You put about an inch of it on a clean rag, run your hot iron over it and it is all gone. Works great.

That actually is a very easy solution. Use a brown paper bag and add a couple tablespoons of salt. Warm your iron up and "iron the salt" scrubbing the bottom of the iron. It will come right off. Then just wipe off the residue.

Iron back and forth over a dryer sheet (used). Another old way is to put down a paper bag and iron back and forth over some salt you have poured on the bag.

Try Goof Off....let iron cool completely....baby oil....maybe....

I use a Brillo Pad or an SOS Pad, slightly dampened. Rub very gently on the sole plate of the iron. Take a damp cloth and wipe the residue off. Works every time for me with good results.

I have a small gift bag in my laundry room that I have started saving my used dryer sheets in. Iron cleaner, applique aid. Who knew they would be one of our favorite quilting aids.

Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner - buy it at Wal-Mart. It is wonderful. You just snap the end off the tube and spread on a terry cloth towel and then iron with hot iron. Your iron will look like new. It works great. - Cynthia

Fabric softener sheets, rub, rub, warm or cold iron , it works for me!

Dryer sheets for me. I don't use them in my dryer, just on my iron.......and of course, the cheapest ones I can get. As it seems, I am forever getting that stuff on my iron, no matter how hard I try NOT to.
Bev B

I did that once and i use goo gone or what ever it is called and it worked good.

I use a product named Goo-Gone on a cold iron. removes gunk. make sure to rinse with clean water when don jane2

Plain toothpaste. Make sure its paste and not gel. We all do it sooner or later.

This stuff is great - please don't ask

Was the washcloth damp or dry?

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.

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 :(

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

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

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.

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!

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

When I did that I just ironed it on to and old towel and it cleaned up nice. My flat iron is my mother in laws from the 40s.
Still works great.

I had good luck using alcohol and rags on a cool iron. It worked well for me. Got it all off.

This. Ironing any fabric softener sheet will remove adhesives from an iron.