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Posted on: 7/24/16 9:35 PM ET
I've been cleaning my Rowenta with EZ off, but even after wiping it carefully and blasting some steam through it I still get brown spots when I'm ironing after cleaning with it. Kind of the opposite of what you're looking for when you clean your iron! Or should I maybe look at using an ironing shoe??
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Posted on: 7/24/16 10:00 PM ET
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Are you just talking about the sole? Rubbing it on wax paper works great spots etc. You might try that. I would not thought of EZoff (you mean like the oven cleaner?)
  
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Posted on: 7/24/16 10:26 PM ET
Have you tried the dritz iron off product? (I think that is what it is called). Also after cleaning I run it back and forth on a plain paper grocery bag, even using steam, seems to remove any remaining residue.
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Posted on: 7/24/16 10:39 PM ET
Are you sure you're not getting deposits of build up from the steam holes? I've never gotten spots from the sole plate. The only reason I've ever needed to clean a sole plate was when I have accidently set the iron on the glue side of iron on interfacing. I've only ever used acetone based nail polish remover or "Oops!" as they were the only solvents I had at the time.

A build up of mineral deposits/lime inside the iron can be released thru the steam holes. Attempting to "delime" the interior can really cause this to happen if the build up is especially bad.
  
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Posted on: 7/25/16 0:26 AM ET
Mine was vomiting rust for a while. I switched to distilled water and finished my white fabric project and it finally went away.

Mine is old though. I think I read that for some of those new ones you aren't supposed to use distilled water.

  
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Posted on: 7/25/16 0:50 AM ET
I don't have Rowentas, but for the soleplates of my irons (both stainless steel), I use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser with a little water and all the glue or stains come off without scratching. A Magic Eraser should also be gentle enough for a non-stick plate. I use spring water in my irons because they call for tap water, but our tap water is too hard and will cause mineral spits. If it gets that way eventually even with spring water, I pour in half water, half vinegar, let it sit for 15 minutes, then run the self clean cycle over the sink. Rinse with spring water after that. I tend to keep irons for several years before replacing them.
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Posted on: 7/25/16 12:28 PM ET
Well Fair Warning first - I am much better at making messes than cleaning up. Guess what happens when the fusible interfacing is placed with the glue side up?? LOL

Seriously, my iron is older than vintage. It has a steam feature, but I prefer to use a little spritz bottle of water instead.

I like Bonash Iron Clean. I found it at a sewing expo a few years ago. Here is the webpage Iron Clean
  
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Posted on: 7/25/16 1:15 PM ET
I wouldn't mind trying this iron cleaner from Bias Bespoke.
  
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Posted on: 7/25/16 1:21 PM ET
Wax paper will work on 90% of the rust spots and gooey stuff on the bottom of the iron. Set the iron on a cotton setting and iron several pieces of wax paper. I know it sounds too simple...
  
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Posted on: 7/25/16 2:56 PM ET
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Old ways are the best - this works Marie - you said it! And no caustic chemicals.
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