For Crafty Gals, Cleaning An Iron Is An Essential Duty!
A hot iron is part of regular crafting, and when you are pressing items with glue and fusibles; the result is a really messy iron.
So, you occasionally need to wash off all the sticky stuff and begin with a fresh, clean pressing surface.
It only takes a few minutes to get your iron sparkling clean again... follow me as I show you the steps I take to removing the gook from my sometimes sorely neglected steam iron!
Overview of Cleaning An Iron
A Hot Iron Is Easier to Clean
Once the iron is hot,
YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST UNPLUG IT BEFORE YOU CLEAN!
The reasons are obvious, nevertheless... better safe than sorry!
I also use hot water with my cleaning sponge.
The next important factor is to wear a good grade of rubber gloves. If you burn your fingers, you won't want to spend any time pressing the fabrics you are getting ready to craft with!
I choose Playtex Living Gloves. I LOVE Them!
The quality is terrific, and they come in hot pink... functional AND cute.
Cleaning An Iron... Step by Step
Before Cleaning...Unplug, Unplug, Unplug; and Unplug That Iron!
Who Knew There Were So Many Types of Steam Irons
T-FAL Aquaspeed FV5155 Iron
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009) 
Sunbeam 4222 Steam Master Iron with Automatic Shut-Off
Amazon Price: $24.00 (as of 12/22/2009)
Proctor Silex 17410 Easy Press Lightweight Iron
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
Panasonic NI-A56NR Steam/Dry Iron w/Non-stick Soleplate w/Vertical Steam
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)
Conair DPP300 Palm Press Iron
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
Decision, Decisions, Which Iron Is Right For Me?
Black & Decker F1000 Steam Advantage Iron, White
Amazon Price: $27.47 (as of 12/22/2009)
Rowenta DZ9080 Advancer Iron
Amazon Price: $119.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
Rowenta DZ5080 Focus Stainless-Steel 1700-Watt Iron
Amazon Price: $78.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
Black & Decker D2020 Digital Advantage Iron
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)
T-fal FV3266003 Ultraglide Diffusion Iron with Auto-Off and Vertical Steam, Lilac
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)
Black & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)
Steam irons make it easy to get rid of wrinkles... fast!
Whether you are a laundry expert, or an avid crafter; a steam iron is an essential tool for pressing crafty fabrics and freshly laundered clothing.
I love my steam iron!
Did I Mention?
UNPLUG Your Iron BEFORE You Clean!
It's Not An Iron, But It Steams Too... and, It's Pretty In Pink
Joyce Chen 11-Ounce Japanese Tetsubin Cast-Iron Blossoms Teapot, Raspberry
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)
I couldn't resist showing this adorable pink teapot! I like to coordinate the colors in my entire house, so of course I couldn't resist this classic little beauty!
I Really Love Pink
Rowenta DX1700 Effective Iron
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
Hmmm, Did I Remember to Mention?
Always UNPLUG Your Iron Before You Clean!
Commercial Iron Cleaners
Jiffy Steamer liquid cleaner.
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
Faultless Starch 40110 Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner
Amazon Price: $3.35 (as of 12/22/2009)
Faultless 40105 Hot Iron Cleaner - 2 Pack
Amazon Price: $2.85 (as of 12/22/2009)
Whink 04281 10oz Steam Iron Cleaner
Amazon Price: $2.98 (as of 12/22/2009)
Ironing Boards
Rowenta IB-6200 Professional Ironing Board
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)
Polder IB-4815-570 Quicksilver Ironing Board, Green Pansies
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 12/22/2009)
Rowenta IB6300 Professional Ironing Board
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)
Seymour 7000496 Ironing Board
Amazon Price: $17.78 (as of 12/22/2009)
Homz Laundry/Seymour #4850051 T-Leg Ironing Board Set
Amazon Price: $37.55 (as of 12/22/2009)
Ironing Board Holders
OVER THE DOOR IRON BOARD HOLDER
Amazon Price: $12.98 (as of 12/22/2009)
Whitney Design 166-1 Plastic Wall-Mounted Ironing-Board Holder
Amazon Price: $15.49 (as of 12/22/2009)
Over the Door Ironing Board Holder (White) (9.75" W x 8.75" H x 2" D)
Amazon Price: $6.19 (as of 12/22/2009)
Brabantia 385742 Wall Mounting Ironing Table Holder, Black
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
Ironing Board Holder - Iron & Board Not Included (White) (17" H x 9.75" W x 3" D)
Amazon Price: $8.74 (as of 12/22/2009)
A Place For Everything, and Everything In It's Place
Spectrum Basket with Ironing Board Holder
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
Once your iron is nice and clean again, it's ready for a place to call home.
These wall mounted holders are the perfect place to keep all of your ironing essentials organized, and within easy reach.
I Remember the Day When This Is How Ironing Was Done
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If An Iron Has No Electrical Plug, How Does It Get Hot?
This iron was used in the days before electricity...
I remember my great-grandmother using these irons. They were very heavy, and you needed two of them.
One to press with, and the other one to sit on top of the coal stove to get hot while you were ironing with the first one!
Yes, it was a lot of hard work... and made your arm tired.
The memory of those days are part of what has created my extreme appreciation for modern appliances!
You Placed Your Iron on The Cooking Surface of the Hot Stove
Coal or wood was used for fuel
Seems to me they were bigger than this one, but that may also be due to the fact that I was a very little girl at the time!
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- Hausfrau Hausfrau Apr 30, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
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I found that the following cleaner works when cleaning my steam iron. although I have to admit, that I actually have not managed yet to get it as dirty as yours. But hey, I only had it a few months, so it might still be in my future.
http://www.ironingtools.com/detail/steam-iron-cleaner-B001B339AS
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