Ironed bedding and table linen, impeccable pleats on trousers, dazzling silk blouses are the pride and skill of a good housewife. In addition, iron exercises can be a good relaxation option. However, things need to be ironed correctly - after all, all fabrics react differently to high temperatures.
Instruction manual
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Before you start ironing, look at the label, where sketchy pictures illustrate the rules for caring for the thing. An iron with three points means that this item can be ironed at maximum temperature, two points indicate an average mode, and one indicates that the item needs careful smoothing at minimum temperatures. The crossed out iron means that the item cannot be ironed. Do not take risks - it is better to carefully hang it after drying.
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The most “temperature resistant” fabric is cotton. She needs to be treated with a very hot iron. Set the mode dial to the maximum - on most devices this is the number "3" or the mark "cotton". Cotton fabrics are moistened, best from the inside. Be careful with white and bright things - if the iron lingers in one place a little longer, a yellow tan will appear on the fabric.
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Linen products are likewise ironed. Maximum temperatures and constant hydration are indispensable conditions for the processing of such tissues. Keep in mind that linen is almost impossible to smooth out perfectly smoothly - this is a feature of the fabric. Do not strive for impeccability, linen is allowed to look slightly wrinkled. It is better to iron linen and cotton immediately after washing, without drying to the end. If dry items lie for several days, ironing them will be very difficult.
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Fabrics with polyester added require a more delicate approach. They should be ironed only from the inside out, setting the “wool” mode (for thick fabrics) or “silk” (for delicate items) on the iron regulator. If a piece of cloth is attached to your item (usually it is sewn into the seam or placed in a small plastic bag), you can pre-test the heated iron on it. The fact is that all fabrics with the addition of polyester have a different structure and density and, accordingly, react differently to high temperature. Iron gently, drive the iron quickly, without lingering in one place for more than a few seconds. You should not achieve an ideal look - it’s better to “slightly iron out” than to hopelessly ruin a thing.
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Woolen fabrics are treated with an iron, the regulator of which is marked "wool" or the number "2". They are ironed exclusively through a thin cotton cloth or gauze, which can be pre-moistened with water and squeezed well.
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And finally, silk. The principle of ironing natural silk fabrics is similar to the processing of polyester. When smoothing, do not use spray guns, ironing agents in the spray - they can leave indelible spots on silk.
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Almost all fabrics can be perfectly ironed with a steamer. Clothes intended for steaming are hung on a special bar on the shoulders, and bed sheets, curtains and bedspreads are laid out on an ironing board. The main thing in this process is to monitor the purity of the water poured into the tank. Use only clean drinking water. Otherwise, you can not only plant a stain on the fabric, but also ruin the device.
