Have you tried this tip for ironing fabrics?
#23
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Central NY
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What kind of iron do you have? Do you empty the water every time when you finish ironing?
Well it was the largest and only bottle I had on hand at the time
prior to getting the bigger bottle.
My iron mfg. recommended NOT using distilled, or filtered water
because it had built ion "anti calcium additives". I have NEVER
had any problems with the iron in the 7+ years I have had it.
prior to getting the bigger bottle.
My iron mfg. recommended NOT using distilled, or filtered water
because it had built ion "anti calcium additives". I have NEVER
had any problems with the iron in the 7+ years I have had it.
#27
I seldom use the steam iron, I put a plastic table cloth on the floor, use a yard sprayer 1 1/2 gal with a 50/50 mix of liquid starch and water and spray my fabrics. Roll them and place in plastic bags. Put them in the deep freeze for some spare ironing time (great for a movie you want to watch). It also is enegry efficient because filling those empty places in the freezer keeps the air from falling out causing the compressor to work harder to bring the temperature back down. Filling the freezer with food is good too, but fabric is more fun.
#28
I had trouble getting some creases out of fabric even when using lots of steam until I was told about the vinegar trick. Now I keep a spray bottle of 50% white vinegar/50% water handy. It is amazing how easy it is to get rid of even the crispest creases. You can vary the percentage of vinegar to water and even use neat vinegar if a crease is proving very difficult to shift, but then you might have to wash the item to get rid of the smell.
I've not tried the fridge method someone here mentioned but it's worth trying as ironing isn't my favorite activity.
I've not tried the fridge method someone here mentioned but it's worth trying as ironing isn't my favorite activity.
#29
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 976
Grandma left her laundry rolled and on the screen porch overnight ..something to do with the cold wet that eased out the wrinkles.
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