The best iron to use is the one that uses steam. Aside from removing creases easier, a steam iron removes lint clogging die iron and cloth.
Ironing can be dangerous. Always follow these rules:
- Never ever touch the plate of the iron. If you want to test whether the iron is on, sprinkle some water onto the plate and see if it sizzles.
- If you are going to stop ironing for even a short period, turn the iron off. If you leave the iron on and it topples over, it could start a fire.
- Be careful not to tangle the cord while you’re ironing. If you trip over the tangled cord, the hot iron could fall onto you.
When ironing, remember the following tips:
- Always read the instructions on each item. They will tell you what material the garment is made from and may give specific ironing instructions.
- Synthetic and silks should be ironed at a low to medium temperature.
- Woolen items should be ironed at a medium to high temperature.
- Cottons and linens should be ironed at a high temperature.
- Do not iron in a circular motion as this can stretch the garment.
- Always keep the iron moving. This avoids unseemly marks.
- When ironing a shirt, start with the collar, then the shoulder followed by the cuffs, the sleeves and the body. Finish by repressing the collar.
- When ironing trousers, pull the pockets out and iron them first. Then, iron the waist followed by each leg in turn.
- Linen items should be dampened slightly before being ironed.
- Always hang up the items immediately after they’ve been ironed. This will safeguard your clothes from being wrinkled again.
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