Rowenta says I need to spray starch on the back of fabric or it will stick. Can I spray starch normaly on top of the fabric without sticking? Also how often do you have to self clean to prevent calcium buildup?
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I have not had any problems with spray starch. When I use it, I spray the garment and set it aside for a couple of minutes, giving the starch time to soak in. None of it has ever stuck to my iron. I DO LOVE THIS IRON! I have not found a single problem with it.
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Do you have the correct heat on your iron? I use this product a lot and have never had a problem. The other thing is, have you prewashed the fabric? These are the only things I would know. Good luck!
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I have not send any shine on my fabrics from this iron. I use it on the highest setting because most of my ironing is on cotton fabric for quilting. One or two passes over the fabric is all that is required so remove the most stubborn wrinkles!!
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Try cleaning fluid or leighter fluid, but be careful. Put a towel under single layer of stained fabric. Put liquid on fabric & allow to stand a short while. Use a soft toothbrush. May need more than one try. I had an accident like this today. This method took care of my problem.
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Virginia, I dried it in the dryer only until it was slightly damp, then let it hang until completely dry. I noticed very little, if any, shrinkage. It seemed to have a bit of a twist but ithat didn't affect the usability. It's a delightful fabric to work and produced exactly what I was hoping for. I've bought it multiple times. If you have a stretch stitch (straight or otherwise), I highly recommend using it.
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I love my iron. I am a quilter and seldom use steam and seldom press more than one piece of fabric at a time. I have never noticed a "shine" on anything I iron. I use it to iron my clothes. I doubt you would have a problem.
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This product may work....not sure. I used color remover RIT due to a burgundy fabric bleed and it worked great. It is a stain removal issue...not actually a color problem. Also I did use a stovetop hot water method which made a difference for my problem. It may be a question for a reputable dry cleaner to see what they can do. Or google....possibly white vinegar or some other natural method may work because of silk being natural fiber. Depends on the quality of fabric and how long the stain has been there.
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I purchased a stainless steel 9x13 cookie sheet that I steamed baby potatoes in. S/S seems to mark when you bake/cook in in. Try a small area of "Bar Keepers Friend" powder (can find in larger grocery stores). I only use a small amount with a couple drops of water (make a paste) with a dobie scrub pad. This has worked in every s/s pan I own and it takes off any stain. Remember, only use in a small area at first.
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Thank you for enquiring about one of our product. We recommend hand washing and air drying of this fabric. We want you to be able to enjoy the fabulous look of this fabric for a long time. If you have any problems with this fabric, please just let us know. We are here to assist.
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This iron does not have steam holes, which is great when I use spray starch. I love this iron and I use it for everything. It's so easy to use and clean. I give it a 5 star.
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Looked up also sorts of remedies and cleaners but nothing worked. Saw references to baby powder. Since I didn't have any in the house I used cornstarch. It worked!!! I don't know for how long but it's easy to repeat. For people who haven't had the problem, it seems to be a climate issue. I am in hot, humid southern Florida.
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A second coat should help problem. I put on one coat in two batches. On the second batch I did not stir enough and ended up with a tacky surface in a few places. Talked to company and they said to do a second coat. Put on second coat and had a good chemical reaction. No tacky areas now. I have had the product on my bar top for three years and it looks as good as the day I put it on....i.e. GREAT!! Just be sure to stir the 2 components together completely when making a batch.
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I have used Rowenta irons exclusively for 15 years because I think they are the best, and my jersey comes out well. Occaisionally I have used a thin pressing cloth on top of the clothing. Often all I have to do is hang the clothing and use the steam setting and dont have to iron it at all.
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Hello there, the fabric I am familiar with has a light rubber or pVC coating on it. If it gets dirty, it is recommended that you use water and a soft cloth (nothing abrasive) to clean up the dirty places. It is not recommended that you use heavy duty cleaners etc on it, so I would assume that also means you shouldn't machine wash it. It appears to be relatively easy to clean (of course that depends on what it is soiled with). Hope that helps, God Bless.
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I just cleaned (mostly deodorized) a queen quilted spread. I had to put in the dryer without the bag (too small) and I used 2 sheets. I left it in the dryer 30 minutes and it turned out very well. Hope this helps!
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Yes...I wrote about this a bit in my review. The same thing happened with a previous Rowenta I had as well. Something in the way they manufacture it or they do some sort of testing in the steam function, results in these white flakes coming out when you first start using the iron with steam. This will go away after a few days or week or so of use. Regarding the leaking, I experienced significant 'spitting' of water with the auto-steam turned on, when the iron would steam and big drops of water were coming out. I didn't have water just leaking out of the sides or anything, which is a problem a lot of defective irons have. But if yours is just "spitting" with the steam, this problem should eventually get better as well after a week or two. However, I've had mine for a few months and it hasn't gone completely away, but it doesn't happen that often or the water drops are small. Still, kind of disappointed with that as my previous Rowentas have not done this. Overall I still think a good iron though so far...you should probably try holding on to it for a bit and see if it gets better.
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It's a dry iron, so the sole plate is smooth and will not leave indentation marks on fabric. If steam is needed to iron clothing, then use a spray bottle. It's a good iron for the price.