Ironing Tips: Make your wardrobe wrinkle free

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Ironing clothes is a puzzling process for many people. They may even don't want to touch iron boxes lest burning their clothes. This article of ironing tips is there for a reason in this situation. Try these handy tips next time you get ready to iron.

Starting Tips

Switch on soft music as soon as you plan to start ironing.

You can do your ironing in the bedroom since; you have hangers close at hand in the closet.

Place an aluminum foil under the ironing board cover. The foil will reflect heat and your cloth will be ironed at both sides simultaneously.

Place your ironing board cover on the board while it's still damp, and let it dry in place for a perfect fit. Make sure that the steam vents of the iron box are not clogged. Some iron boxes use tap water; others require distilled water.

Check for any burnt or sticking spot on the iron box from the previous ironing. Clean it with a cloth dipped in baking soda.

Collect all your garments to iron at one time.

Ironing Tips

Iron the garments that need less heat first and gradually progress to those clothes that need highest.

To prevent collars, cuffs, and hems from puckering, first iron them on the opposite side.

First iron double-thickness fabric on the inside and then on the outside.

Hold the iron just above the badly wrinkled clothes. Steam the fabric thoroughly and quickly smooth the damp cloth along the ribs with your palm.

You can use a homemade quick spray starch (made out of 1 tablespoon cornstarch to 2 cups of water) for effective ironing.

You can keep a shiny look to chintz by ironing the fabric right side down on waxed paper.

Insert a piece of cardboard cut to fit a tie. Cover the tie with cheesecloth, and press lightly with a steam iron.

To avoid flattening embroidery or eyelets iron them facedown on a thick towel.

Post-Ironing Tips

To keep your ironing wrinkle free keep moving freshly ironed clothes into the closet.

Hang the shirts on perfect hangers inside the cupboard.

Clean and maintain the iron box as per manufacture's instructions after each ironing.

Just run the iron box over your clothes before you wear them.

Try these simple ironing steps and make your wardrobe wrinkle free within a short time.