Not all fabrics require the same ironing method and temperature. Depending on the fabric, you should adjust the temperature and ironing method accordingly.
Adjust the temperature to suit each type of fabric.
Before discussing how to iron clothes quickly and flatly, it is necessary to understand the type of fabric and clothes. Each type of clothing we are wearing is made from a variety of fabrics.
Cotton, silk, felt, and muslin are popular, but there are many other types of fabric. Each type of fabric can withstand different temperatures. Therefore, manufacturers also design a temperature control knob. This will help women choose the right temperature, so that the clothes are flat enough without burning.
Depending on the type of fabric, you need to adjust the temperature to the most appropriate level.
If you can not determine the exact temperature, you can balance it according to the knob. Normally, dry irons will have knobs from small to large. If not, you can feel it yourself, usually high temperature is used for cotton and cotton fabrics.
Lower temperatures are for wool, then synthetics, and silk. To find out what material your clothes are made of, you can check the symbol on the label. The purpose is to know the appropriate temperature setting.
Do not iron clothes when the fabric is too dry.
There is a very good way to iron clothes, which is that we should spray a little water on the clothes before ironing. This will help the fabric have a certain moisture. Then, ironing will help remove wrinkles faster, making clothes straighter. On the contrary, if you let the clothes dry, the ironing process will be quite time-consuming, and the wrinkles will not disappear completely.
Clean the iron before ironing clothes
You should carefully wipe it off before ironing. If you want to be more careful, you can mix a little baking soda with water, the purpose is to clean the bottom of the iron. If the iron has many black stains from previous ironing, you should clean the iron.
Ironing clothes seems simple, but not everyone is skillful. In fact, if you iron incorrectly, you can easily fall into some situations such as ironing clothes unevenly, burning your hands or even burning your clothes. Moreover, holding the iron and ironing incorrectly can also easily damage clothes quickly.
The best way to iron thin clothes is to iron them all at once. For thick fabrics, you should iron both sides. For lace and wool, you should not iron directly but put a layer of damp cotton cloth on top.
Pour water out of iron
When ironing clothes with a steam iron, after ironing, remember to pour out all the excess water. If you accidentally leave it behind, it will not only damage the iron but also be very dangerous. If you repeat this many times, the iron will easily rust quickly. It also easily affects the durability of the iron and the quality of the clothes.
Tips to save electricity when ironing clothes
Ironing does not consume much electricity, but if you know how to use it economically, it will help increase the life of the iron and reduce the cost of electricity each month. Below are some ways to save electricity when ironing.
It is better to iron clothes at once. This way, we can take advantage of the heat of the iron to iron more clothes, avoiding ironing many times.
Avoid ironing during peak times such as noon and evening. This is also the time when appliances such as air conditioners and water heaters are operating at high capacity. Steam irons help iron faster and save energy.
You should clean the metal surface of the iron thoroughly to ensure the best heat transfer. You should sort clothes by fabric to iron at the same time. You can iron thin clothes first, at this time the iron temperature is not too high. When the temperature has increased, we will iron thick clothes. After unplugging, while the iron is still hot, you can also iron some things like handkerchiefs, silk, silk...
Do not iron when the clothes are still wet. Because at this time the iron needs to use maximum electricity. Thus, it will take a fair amount of electricity to dry the clothes before ironing.
If you have a spare budget, buy your family a steam iron. This is a smart device that makes your life easier.
Thanh Ngoc
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