My iron has that nonstick surface like many frying pans have. I ironed some adhesive and some of it got stuck and smeared on the iron. Can I use rubbing alcohol on it? It no longer glides smoothly along fabric and it smells bad. Any ideas? Thanks!

By Ginny~moderator on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 - 02:36 pm:

Rubbing alcohol won't hurt it. See what it says on the GooGone label as to whether you can use it on a non-stick surface, but I'd sure rinse it off very carefully afterwards.

By Dandjmom on Thursday, December 7, 2006 - 02:02 pm:

Household remedy's I've used, my grandmother did salt on brown paper bag with hot iron.

My son's father showed me how that you can use a brillo pad ( make sure you rinse after using).

By Ginny~moderator on Thursday, December 7, 2006 - 06:03 pm:

Dandjmom, I've used a brillo pad on a metal face iron, but I don't think you can use it on a non-stick iron. I would really try GooGone if the rubbing alcohol doesn't work, or try a safe (i.e., nylon) scrubber on the surface when the iron is cold to see if it will rub it off. These non-stick surfaces are great, but sometimes they are a problem, and this is undoubtedly one of those times.