Ironing is not fun, so finding a way to make this process easier is essential. Learn how to iron clothes more easily.
Ironing clothes is not a fun task for most people. But with a few tips you will learn how to iron clothes in an easier way.
In fact, ironing your clothes adds an extra touch to their appearance after washing. So you can’t run away. If you are going to wear a dress shirt, it makes all the difference if it is well ironed, smooth and without creases.
These ironing tips will make your life easier.
How to iron clothes easier
Preparation
Before starting, you need to prepare the ground, or rather the fabric. It is essential that the clothes are washed with a good fabric softener, this will make them softer and easier to use with the iron.
This step-by-step guide is ideal when you have a lot of clothes and want to save time.
Ideal temperature
Pay attention to this tip: Each fabric can withstand a different degree of temperature. It is necessary to check the labels to avoid burning your clothes.
• Low temperature Synthetics: polyester, nylon and acrylic.
• Medium temperature Mixed materials: cotton, wool blends and polycotton.
• High temperature Delicate materials: linen and 100% cotton.
It is recommended to start with those that can have a lower temperature.
What will you need
Iron and ironing board are obviously basic items. However, some others will be necessary: Water (to spray on dry clothes and slide the iron more easily), A piece of cloth (if the item is very delicate, place the cloth between the item and the iron to protect it while ironing), Hangers (Hanging them up immediately after ironing will keep them intact).
Mixing a little fabric softener into the water to spray helps make the fabric even easier to iron, as well as enhancing the scent.
social shirt
This is one of the terrors of zebra crossings. To make it easier, separate it into three steps.
Collar: Lay the collar on the edge of the ironing board. Iron from the center to one end. Place the iron in the center again and repeat the process for the other end.
Body: Extend one shoulder over the edge of the ironing board. Move from the shoulder toward the back. Repeat on the other side.
Sleeves: Place one sleeve on the ironing board, with the shirt hanging in front of the narrow part. Press the seam between the back and the shoulder. Iron from the shoulder toward the cuff. Repeat on the other sleeve.
Pants
Start from the waist towards the leg.
Pockets: Turn the pockets inside out. Iron them and repeat on the other side.
Waist: Slide the pants over the narrow part of the ironing board, with the pockets pulled out. Place the iron firmly over the waistband and remove it after a few seconds. Do this all around the waistband, but don’t move the iron, just press it.
Legs: Place the leg on the ironing board. Press the fabric with the iron, without moving, to avoid leaving marks. If you have very strong creases, press the iron firmly on them for a few seconds.
Creasing a pair of pants: Place the pants on the cutting board, with the legs on top of each other. Iron the edges of the legs. To fix the crease, steam along the edge.
Dresses
Here you should start from the collar towards the skirt.
Collar and sleeves: Iron the dress as if you were ironing a shirt (see above). Start with the collar, move to the body and then the sleeves.
Skirt
If you have a pleated skirt, iron it inside out to avoid undoing the pleats. Lay the skirt over the narrow part of the ironing board and iron from the hem to the waist.
Do not iron over buttons and other decorations to avoid damaging them. After ironing your clothes, hang them up immediately to avoid creases.
If they are still damp from water or steam, wait for them to dry before storing them. Ironing your clothes every time you wash them will keep them looking new.
To iron clothes you will also need to keep the iron clean, so learn: How to clean an iron (steam and traditional).
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