![What is this metal thing for on my ironing board? Can I safely rest a hot iron on it? Or am I supposed to thread the iron's cord through it? : r/sewhelp What is this metal thing for on my ironing board? Can I safely rest a hot iron on it? Or am I supposed to thread the iron's cord through it? : r/sewhelp](https://i.redd.it/fw3pd6vsd9h51.jpg)
What is this metal thing for on my ironing board? Can I safely rest a hot iron on it? Or am I supposed to thread the iron's cord through it? : r/sewhelp
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Amazon.com: Universal Flexible Iron Cord Minder, Steam Iron Cord Holder for the ironing board helps keep the irons cord out of the way when in use - fits all standard ironing boards -
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