I got iron problems. I got fusible interfacing on my iron a while ago
-- used Iron Off to clean that off -- as far as I can tell, I followed directions very well.....fast forward to the last two months or so (mind you my iron only gets a real workout on days like today -- the domestic side of my personality has kicked in and I'm catching up on laundry, ironing, cooking, etc. -- or on days when I go on a fabric/quilting binge) --- when my iron is supposed to be "steaming", out shoots this solid crumbly stuff (imagine having a mouth full of dry crackers and being made to laugh), whitish in nature. Not a big deal when all I am doing is pressing a block to set seams and heat set signatures -- it is a big deal when DH starts back in the classroom tomorrow and I'd really like to have his clothes looking good (he's still 2 years away from tenure and they had to cancel one of his classes this term for insufficient enrollment --eek!). I'd also like to take the iron to my clothes to spiff them up for interviews, etc. I know our water is HARD beyond HARD so since we moved north I've only used water that has gone through the Brita filter -- and no one else touches my iron (except to move it from one location to another) without direct permission (DH learned quickly!).
I suspect the best approach to fixing the issue is a back to basics old fashion one -- such as vinegar, etc. However, I don't know if it is supposed to be straight vinegar or vinegar with salt or what....HELP?
TIA, Tricia (who, so far today has, done about half the laundry needed, cooked breakfast, is making own recipe spaghetti sauce, and more. I feel like my body has been invaded by the spirit of 50's housewives -- freaky!)