The advent of synthetic fibers has relegated ironing to second or third place on the list of household chores. There are people who have come up with state-of-the-art methods of laying clothes, as well as fans of automatic dryers. However, we can’t deny that some of our favorite items look much better after being ironed and the fabrics look like new, so we decided to show you that ironing can be fun and enjoyable.
Why iron clothes?
Here are some reasons why you should iron your clothes:
Ironing helps the fibers regain the shape they lost after washing. Up to 64% of viruses and bacteria can be found in your clothes which can withstand the temperature and heat of the washing machine, in many cases ironing eliminates them up to 99%.
Plus, don’t you love the feeling of taking a shirt off the hanger, putting it on, and feeling perfect in it?
Ironing is easy and fun
There are many more things you can do while ironing to make sure it’s not a waste of time. Plus, it’s not as hard as you think, check out all our tips to make ironing quick and easy.
Watch your favorite shows you didn’t have time for. Sing and dance. Activate the playlist that motivates you the most and relax. Read or learn. Audiobooks are ideal for times when your hands are busy and your brain is completely free. legs. If you add some lateral leg kicks or a few squats to it, you’ll get crisp clothes and gym workouts for the same price. Conversation: Why not invite your girlfriend over for coffee and a chat? You can do both and even arrange a video call to make it even more comfortable.
You see, ironing doesn’t have to be boring or even a waste of time. If you follow these tips, you will even appreciate it.
Iron care tips
Before use, wipe the surface of the iron at maximum temperature with a damp cloth to keep it clean. If tap water is very hard, use distilled water. Wait until the iron is completely cool before putting it away.
Ironing tips
- To make all the clothes look perfect, you just need to introduce the habit of ironing them into your daily routine – not every day, set aside a certain day of the week for this, so that you don’t look for no excuse to get up to business. Plus, it’s much more efficient than ironing multiple garments each day, and it will also help you save energy, as the iron takes a long time to heat up.
- Choose a bright place to iron, set your board at a comfortable height, and don’t forget to check the tags on your clothes…remember, they’ve got something to do with it.
- Cover the ironing board with a heat-retaining cover, you will find that it will be much easier for you to move the iron and creases will disappear faster.
- Dampen your clothes. The steam from ironing will help you smooth fabrics and thus get rid of creases without too much effort.
- Create a system. Let the iron heat up gradually. Use a low temperature first for delicates or synthetics and a high temperature for cottons or linens.
- Arrange the clothes neatly. If they have buttons or zippers, always keep them closed so everything stays in place, and always iron at the back so there’s no shine.
- To facilitate ironing, do not spin the laundry in the washing machine at maximum power. To dry, shake clothes out gently and try to place clothespins at the seams so you don’t leave marks on clothes. Finally, if you have an automatic dryer, do not fill it too much, you will see your clothes come out almost ironed.
- After ironing, hang clothes on hangers or fold them so that creases do not reappear.
- Always check the iron soleplate before and after ironing to avoid stains on clothes. If there are residues, a damp cloth is enough to remove them.
See also: Things to get rid of to make the house healthy.
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