I was using spray starch...how do I clean the iron???

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10-19-2011, 02:19 PM

#41

Jazz

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I've tried every one of these suggestions. I spent more on products (Mr. Clean eraser, iron cleaning kits, etc.) than the iron was worth. In the end I had to replace it.

I hope you have better luck!

10-19-2011, 03:09 PM

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Tink's Mom

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Got most of it off with a combination on wax paper and Mr. Clean sponge...still a bit on there, so will try again with a warm iron and the wax paper.

10-19-2011, 03:28 PM

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Latrinka

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I use an iron cleaner, comes in a tube at Wal-mart, works great!

10-19-2011, 03:44 PM

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islandboundquilting

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Dryer softener sheet is magic. Even for lots of fusible web buildup. I am not even carfull anymore about the web. I just iron over a dryer sheet and presto just like magic, all the gunk is gone!!!

10-19-2011, 04:57 PM

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rob529

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Heard salt on a paper bag. Not tried it myself.
Robin in TX

10-19-2011, 05:12 PM

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rosalyne

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ube is right, iron over a drying sheet it even removes gummy adhesives

10-19-2011, 07:22 PM

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watson's mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Willa

Have you tried to heat it up and iron a paper grocery bag?

I do this but sprinkle salt over the bag before ironing it. Works every time for me. Hope this helps.

10-19-2011, 07:36 PM

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babindg12200

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Use fabric softener sheets from the dryer. It works every time.

10-19-2011, 07:44 PM

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nonnie60

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Got this tip at LQS and it works....use a dryer sheet. Right out of the box any brand. Works great.

10-19-2011, 07:58 PM

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snicktrain

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ube quilting

A used fabric softner sheet works well. Warm the iron and rub over the sheet. Be sure to let startch soak into the fabric for a minute or two befor you iron. This will reduce the buildup on your iron.
peace

A fabric softener sheet works great. If the plate is not Teflon, use some salt on the sheet.