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    Old 02-18-2011, 06:43 PM
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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.
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    Old 02-19-2011, 12:36 AM
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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 :(
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    Old 02-19-2011, 08:41 AM
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    Used dryer sheet, corduroy piece, and Iron off works.
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    Old 02-19-2011, 09:23 AM
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    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!
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    Old 02-19-2011, 12:17 PM
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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.
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    Old 02-21-2011, 09:46 AM
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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!
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    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.
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    Old 02-22-2011, 01:54 PM
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    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.
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    I had good luck using alcohol and rags on a cool iron. It worked well for me. Got it all off.
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    Old 02-23-2011, 02:20 PM
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    Originally Posted by timmac51
    I have used the fabric softener sheets that you put in the dryer to get it off. I believe they are Bounty or something like that.
    This. Ironing any fabric softener sheet will remove adhesives from an iron.
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