Lucille

I have a Rowenta powerglide 2. I use tap water and never empty it. I just keep adding more tap water I use steam to set my seams and then press them.

Penny Schindler

There is a product called "psst" at Hancock that you can run thru your iron to remove whatever....then use only distilled water, no matter what the manufacter recommends.

Penny Schindler

A Dritz product called "Iron-Off" will remove almost anything from the plate of your iron. In the notions department, in a tube, on a cardboard, hanging.

carhop

i bought a rowenta and it says not to use distiled water just use tap water that is the first time i ever had one that uses tap water

cuppi duke

I used to use steam all the time but found that it distorts the fabric sometimes. After a few wavy borders I learned not to iron but press.We have a lot of iron in our water and my old iron got rust too.

marycontrary

Ditto on the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Sharon Schaumber recommends it. Not sure I would use it on a teflon plate, though -- only on stainless steel.

cwessel47

I have never - ever- put water in my iron. That solves the rust issue for sure! Some starch and steam, some starch and dry. Gee willikers! Everyone has a different response and everyone is correct. It always comes down to what works for you. And I don't use starch either!

createquilt

use distilled water in your iron and it won't clog up or turn dirty.

Susi

I always use distilled water now and I always use steam for pressing. I do not use starch. Never have. I also leave my iron in upright position and usely run out of water before I need to empty!

fireworkslover

Sharon Schamber says to spray starch, then turn your fabric over and iron from that side, repeat two more times, so fabric gets quite stiff. Ironing from the other side, prevents starch from going directly on your iron.