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   user-51823 | Feb 03, 2007 10:27pm | #1

   can't help with physical stoes in your area if you don't want to try online, but i will say that while it works well, the smell of that stuff makes me sort of urpy. i use a paste of cream of tartar with a little water and it works very well.

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   Josefly | Feb 04, 2007 06:53pm | #2

   "Goo Gone" works very well on my non-teflon sole plate. It can be bought in the grocery stores here in the States.

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   solosmocker | Feb 05, 2007 10:23pm | #3

   Really! Do you just wipe it on a cold iron or do you use heat? Googone is one of my favorite household products. Love that stuff.

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   Josefly | Feb 07, 2007 02:58am | #5

   Yes, I just squeeze a little on the cold sole-plate and rub it with my fingers to take off the gooey stuff, or I squeeze a little bit on a soft paper towel or soft rag, and rub that over the iron. It may take several "squeezings" to rub everything off, because it may take a few minutes for the Goo Gone to soften and dissolve the gunk on the iron. The oily residue must be completely removed, of course, with a clean paper towel or clean dry rag. I'm also careful not to allow the Goo Gone to run into the steam vents. It's useful for so many things, so I always have it on hand, and it works very well on my iron.

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   Majick | Feb 07, 2007 03:07am | #7

   Dear JoseflyI was thinking of trying Goo Gone, and I worried about it getting into the steam vents, but I am sure I can be careful enough to avoid that. As I mentioned to the other posting, all the Fabriclands near me have stopped stocking the iron cleaner. It is stinky, but it does work. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate it.Majick

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   Josefly | Feb 07, 2007 05:01am | #8

   Glad to help. I hope it works on the stuff you want to remove...it's done a great job for me.

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   Cherrypops | Feb 07, 2007 10:36am | #9

   Hi Majick,

   Goo Gone can also be purchased from AutoBarn Automotive Store. When I am not sewing I am cleaning my car. :)

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   MaryinColorado | Feb 10, 2007 09:04am | #10

   I think Wallmart has some, or Target.  Also, I like to use waxed paper, it really makes the iron slick.

   " Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter won't mind."  Dr. Seuss

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   Cherrypops | Feb 10, 2007 09:59am | #11

   Hi maryinc,

   I like your waxed paper idea. I'll give it a go.

   :)Cherryp... I like Dr Seuss too!

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   MaryinColorado | Feb 13, 2007 08:46pm | #12

   It is funny how few folks realise the messages behind the rhymes!  He was really an incredible author and teacher and really cared about the environment, humanity.  etc Mary

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   user-51823 | Feb 15, 2007 10:11am | #13

   but doesn't that leave a residue when you use it?

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   Cherrypops | Feb 18, 2007 08:27am | #17

   I received an answer from MaryinC about the waxed paper. Her answer is Post 6243.16 

   :)Cherry

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   Cherrypops | Feb 16, 2007 02:28pm | #14

   How does the waxed paper work? I haven't tried it yet and had thought about residue being left on the iron base, and just read post #14 who is wondering the same. What do you use to clean the iron's base if residue is left? We don't want sticky clothes.

    

    

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   MaryinColorado | Feb 17, 2007 06:35pm | #15

   Hi! I just dry iron onto the wax paper, then onto a scrap of fabric.  My mother used to do this when she finished her ironing, then turn off the iron.  I don't really know why it works.  Strange, huh?  Never had problems with residue from the wax paper, maybe there isn't enough wax to cause a problem.  Mary

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    Cherrypops | Feb 18, 2007 08:24am | #16

    Thank you Mary. :)

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   Thimblefingers | Feb 07, 2007 01:53am | #4

   I have purchased the iron cleaner off the notions wall at Fabricland.  I don't know if it still has the Dritz name - they seem to change all the time.  It does work well and for the person who asked - it is used on a hot iron (and it stinks!)

   The old-fashioned remedy that my mother used was salt on a newspaper and a hot iron.  Takes a bit of arm power and time, but I've used it in a pinch when I didn't have any other cleaner that worked.  You just have to remember to wipe the iron off after to make sure all the ink is off!

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   Majick | Feb 07, 2007 03:05am | #6

   Hi There!Thanks for the suggestion. I now have two "home grown remedies" to try and first thing tomorrow I will give it a go.The Fabriclands in my area have mysteriously stopped stocking this item, and I only use it once in a while. Usually when my son gets a new T- shirt and there is some stencilling I didn't see.Yes, I am one of those gits who iron T shirts. Some day I will stop.Thanks again
   Majick