Ironing Tips
• Before ironing, check the garment label and follow manufacturer’s instructions. If
no instructions, start with a low-heat setting and test by ironing a small area, and
gradually increase heat.
• Sort garments by fabric type. Iron articles requiring a low-temperature setting and
gradually work up the temperature range.
• When changing from a high-temperature setting to a lower one, allow 5 minutes for
change.
• When steam ironing, use long, slow passes over the fabric to allow the steam to
penetrate the fabric and the heat of the soleplate to dry the moisture.
• Iron linen garments inside out to prevent shine. An ironing cloth or cotton fabric can
be used to reduce shine.
• If the garment is lined, use a low heat setting.
• Ensure zippers are closed and flap is flat. Iron over the flap, holding the garment taut.
• Spray starch makes the job easier.
IRONING SHIRTS
• Begin with the collar and work toward the middle from the outer edges. Iron
lengthwise, not in circles.
• Lay shoulder over narrow edge of the board and iron one side of the front. Then
iron the shoulder, across the back (below the collar line), the other shoulder and the
remainder of the front.
• Iron sleeves and cuffs, working down from the underarm seams. To remove creases,
shift the double layer of sleeve fabric and iron out.
• Iron body of garment, from half of the front around the back, then second half of front.
If your shirt does not open, slip over end of ironing board and iron front and back in
turn.
IRONING PANTS
• Begin with the waistband and inseam area, then pockets and cuffs.
• Pull waistband on pointy end of the board, as if you’re “dressing” the ironing board.
Iron upper-front part of the pants, including the waistband.
• Place pants parallel to ironing board lengthwise so both legs are facing the same
direction. Iron each leg by moving the iron back and forth along the pant leg.
• Take cuff of the leg and bring it over towards the waistband to iron the inner part of
the leg. Repeat these 2 steps for the second leg.
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