5 ironing hacks

Ironing needn’t be painful. Make it less of a chore with these simple tricks for crisp, clean clothing. - by Better Homes and Gardens

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# 1 Make ironing feel like less of chore by watching TV at the same time. But don’t let it pile up, otherwise it can become overwhelming if you have to do all the ironing at once.

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#2 Buy a good quality iron with continuous steam. It will make the job so much easier and faster.

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#3 Let the press set for 5 minutes before wearing the shirt, otherwise by wearing it straight away will cause the shirt to wrinkle

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#4 When ironing the cuffs of a shirt, iron it from the inside and then outside to prevent it from crinkling.

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#5 Use a teaspoon to protect delicate buttons. Place the spoon over the button, then iron around the spoon. This will avoid breaking the delicate button.