OT - Cleaning "guck" off the bottom of your iron

[funnybone]

I am not sure what it is, but I have an Rowenta Iron (about 6 months old) that has this "guck" on the bottom of it. I think DH ironed something he wasn't supposed to (without realizing it) and now it cannot come off!!

Anyone have any helpful hints or had this problem? If I had known about it while it was still hot, maybe it would not be a problem.

[daner94]

Funnybone-

They make cleaners specifically for your iron. Check the laundry section of your store--I get mine at WalMart, 2 tubes for about $2. You put the cleaner stuff on a towel and run the hot iron over it, and it dissolves the "guck".

Dana

[funnybone]

Actually I went to the website and found the info (I should have checked first) - here it is for anyone with the same problem:

There's build-up on my soleplate

During normal use, a sticky film caused by starch and melted fibers can build up on the soleplate. The Rowenta soleplate cleaner is specially formulated to remove build-up from melted synthetics, webs, fusibles and iron-on trims. You can find the Rowenta Soleplate Cleaner at our main service centers and most places where Rowenta irons are sold.


I'm off to Linen 'n Things now!

[Anne]

You can also guck your iron by not using distilled water - kind of a no brainer but I had to find out the hard way, back when I acutally wore clothes that needed ironing.

[Curleytop]

What's an iron???? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif
Haven't used one in years. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/rolleyes.gif

[This message has been edited by Curleytop (edited 06-01-2001).]

[This message has been edited by Curleytop (edited 06-01-2001).]