Apparently, we like to read home appliances or cooking instructions to make sure we mix, process, burn or use something properly. But how many of us check how iron is used? Or see how we can iron our clothes in the best way?
Ironing may seem obvious to you, but there are many good points that consumers should pay attention to in order to get the best results with iron. Read below for exlusive guide on this topic.
Tips on using and maintaining iron
Let the iron heat up. If your iron is not hot enough, it will not do its job. The indicator light goes out when the correct heat is reached.
Check your clothing labels for iron settings. Fabrics such as silk, nylon and polyester have low heat quality, pure cotton and linen are used with the highest definition.
Fill the iron with distilled water. If your tap water is hard, the minerals in the water can damage the iron over time and leave rusty yellow stains on your clothes.
Always keep the iron in motion. If you leave the iron on the clothes, it will burn.
The use of the steam or water spraying function helps to iron wrinkled or heavy fabrics with a high content of cotton.
To save and clean the iron, half fill the reservoir with white vinegar. Iron the old towel until the vinegar runs out. This prevents the accumulation of minerals and dirt, which can cause damage and stains on your clothes. Pour iron with clean water to remove the smell of vinegar.
T-shirt ironing tips
In order for t-shirts to be as effective as possible, it is better to open the buttons first and generally place the shirt panels on the ironing board and iron the parts. For example, make first the collar, then the yoke, the arms and finally the body of the shirt. Place each of these panels on the board and roll them out by hand. Keep the movements short and make sure you do not iron the wrinkles. Hang the shirt as soon as it is ironed.
Pants ironing tips
Take off your pants and start from the top. Follow the waist belt first, then work on the pockets, the fly section, and then the seams and the wall. Distribute the pants lengthwise on the ironing board and iron. If the pants have a fold at the front, be sure to distribute it according to the fold. If there are no folds in the pants, be sure to iron the leg in one smooth panel. When hanging pants in the front fold, hang them along the line of the front fold and not the side seam. When hanging the pants, hang them without folds along the neckline.
Be careful when ironing items such as pants, shirts, dresses and delicacies. Improper care and misuse of iron can cause irreversible damage to clothing and cause stains. Of all your small appliances, iron can do the most damage. You need to take the time to read about your iron to ensure proper use and care.
What iron plate do you have? Be it a full size or a tablet model, be careful where you put it. Make sure the iron rope animal or child does not cross the line pulling the iron.
Check the iron to make sure the plate is clean. Starch or scraps can be transferred to clean fabric. See also Iron Board Coating. It should be clean. Most coatings can be easily washed or replaced.
If you do not have an iron plate, you can iron it properly using a flat surface such as a table or counter.
