This is a very good article that lists a lot of the tips/considerations I use, I like it because it demonstrates how much effort really goes into good ironing, from the choice of iron through to where you iron, which I would are two of the most important factors when ensuring a good ironing service.
- Make sure you iron at the correct temperature; too cold and an iron won’t be effective, too hot and you run the risk of burning through your clothes.
- Keep the iron moving slowly and consistently at all times. Keeping an iron still can burn a hole through a garment.
- Only iron clean clothes as stains can be ironed into garments.
- Take your time when ironing; being too hasty can be counter-productive and can even cause you to burn your clothes.
- Ensure your ironing board and iron are kept in good condition; any dirty or damaged equipment may end up ruining your clothes.
- Always ensure your iron is properly turned off when it’s not in use.
- Consider buying an iron with an anti-scale feature if you live in a hard water area. This will prevent it from becoming damaged by limescale.
Lindsay.
