Appliances for the care of clothes: what will we iron?

How to iron tulle after washing, description of methods

The question: "How to iron the tulle?" every hostess wondered. There are several ways to iron this fabric:

1. Weighing on the cornice. To iron the tulle correctly after washing, the washed fabric is hung on the curtain rod while it is still damp. Under its own weight, it smoothes out and removes all visible damage, creases, irregularities.

2. Ironing the tulle with a steam generator. The steam generator is being prepared for work, the matter is hung up. Using the apparatus, pass the hot steam from top to bottom, until the irregularities are removed.

3. Ironing the tulle with an iron. The ironing technique directly depends on the type of material of the product, but there are general recommendations for ironing this fabric with an iron:

• it is better to start smoothing the matter when all the necessary water is glass, that is, when the product is slightly damp;

• the maximum ironing temperature is set according to the type of fabric (mode 1-2 is recommended);

• seams, patterns are ironed from the outside using a lining in the form of gauze (1-2 layers), if the iron has a “steaming” mode, it is better to use it, or a special apparatus - a steam generator.

How to iron different clothes

The rules for working with fabric are influenced not only by its composition, but also by the shape of the thing. Different clothes require different ironing approaches, which should not be forgotten in order to achieve optimal results.

Pants

Rules for working with trousers:

• trousers always begin to iron from the inside out;
• the front part is ironed through wet gauze;
• the legs are folded so that the side seams coincide with each other;
• at the end of ironing, the trousers are removed on the hanger until the fabric has cooled.

Shirt

The shirt is ironed starting from the collar. The fabric must be moistened and the iron must be heated well. The cuffs are ironed unbuttoned on a flat board.

Dress and skirt

Dress and skirt are processed in a similar scenario:

first, attention is paid to the top of the product;
the hem is ironed last;
special attention is paid to pockets, cutouts and a section in the waist area.

Especially delicate products

The laces are smoothed out with extreme care using the tip of the iron. You need to know exactly what material the lace is made of, and then plan an algorithm of actions

For example, silk products are not ironed at all, and cotton products are ironed only from the inside out, using wet gauze.

Ironing safety

The iron is fraught with two dangers: getting burned and electric shock. To avoid both, you need to adhere to basic safety rules:

• To avoid burns, you need to be careful when ironing and take your time.
• Always make sure that the iron is not on the edge of the table.
• A slight tingling sensation in the hand with which you hold the iron is a danger signal. It indicates that a short circuit has occurred in the case. You cannot continue to iron things! To fix the problem, you will need to contact a specialist.
• If there are a lot of things, then it is better to take short breaks between ironing.
• Make sure that the cord does not touch the soleplate of the iron.
• If you see a bare part of the wire, show the iron to a specialist. Ironing with such an iron is dangerous!
• Do not check the degree of heating of the iron with your finger moistened with saliva.
• After the end of ironing or during breaks, the iron is turned off from the socket.

How to pat wet

If in an emergency you need to urgently dry your wet clothes or linen, then calm down and put aside the iron. First you need to dry the thing. This is done using a hair dryer, battery, heated towel rail (it is recommended to hang the laundry on top of another fabric, such as a cotton towel) or a special tumble dryer.

Be careful here too: not all fabrics are allowed to dry quickly. If the thing is dear to you, then look for an alternative in the closet, let it dry as expected.

When you have dried the product, proceed to ironing. You will need a protective iron net or a piece of gauze folded in 2-3 layers. There is no need to moisten the mesh, as the clothing itself contains a sufficient amount of moisture.

Iron only the wrong side of a wet item! And place a dense absorbent cloth under the product to speed up the evaporation of water.

On the iron, select the mode without moistening and steaming - excess moisture is useless. Do not forget about the recommended ironing temperatures for the material. An appliance that is too hot can stretch the fabric or deform it in other ways. Maximum temperatures are set for white cotton, medium temperatures for synthetics and cotton knitwear, and minimum for silk and other delicate fabrics.

A thing that has been ironed will most likely remain a little damp. Do not fold it or send it to the closet, but let it dry.

Only speed up the drying process with the iron if absolutely necessary, do not overuse this method. Better to schedule wash cycles to keep your home clean and dry at all times.

Recommendations for correct ironing

Each item purchased has a label on the label with recommendations for washing and ironing. Ironing temperatures and tips for using steam depend on the material. Temperature conditions are provided depending on the fabric:

1. linen fabric can be ironed with a mode of one hundred and ninety degrees;
2. cotton is ironed at a temperature of one hundred and sixty degrees, maximum one hundred and ninety;
3. wool can also be ironed if the temperature is not more than one hundred and sixty-five;
4. silk. the fabric is ironed with a temperature of up to one hundred and forty;
5. viscose - eighty-five, the maximum you need is one hundred and fifteen degrees.

Before ironing, position your work area comfortably so that the light shines from your left side when ironing with your right hand. You can iron your clothes without using a board - on the table by laying a blanket or some kind of non-slip fabric on top.

For a faster and more efficient process, direct the iron from right to left. You need to start ironing from a wide area of ​​clothing to the narrowing. In order not to deform the material, ironing should be started in a straight line and perpendicular to the fabric. If the cut is diagonal, then ironing should be done along it.

Ironing rules assume that if you pull the material, it can ruin the material and stretch it. First, iron small areas: sleeves, pockets and patterns on clothes. If the color of the fabric is dark, turn it inside out.

Iron things, if it's a skirt or dress, from the top. Ironing is done parallel to the belt of the skirt, and then from the bottom to the top. Hold the fabric so that the spout straightens out the folds that form.

How to iron clothes properly if they are made of rough fabric? You can not pull the thing, carefully straightening the material along the seam. Before washing, corrugated clothes are passed with threads and dried on a hanger, then smoothing will not distort the condition of the fabric

How to iron clothes correctly if it is a business suit? It is better to put gauze on top of the suit, so there will be no marks from the iron on the clothes. The upper part of the suit is ironed in the following sequence: first the sleeves, then the rest of the parts. But first of all, you need to iron the lining of your jacket or jacket. The jacket is ironed under steam on a hanger, in this case an iron is not needed.

To prevent the arrow on the trousers from disappearing, they will have to be ironed regularly. Turn the pants over to the wrong side and iron the seams, pockets. Iron, starting from the bottom of the leg, press the edges with the ironer. After that, switch to the belt on both sides, starting with the front one.

The shirt can be ironed quickly if it is damp.Usually people iron the cuffs buttoned, but it is correct to iron them unbuttoned and straightened on the board, from the outside and inside.

A garment made on the basis of knitwear is ironed inside out, while still wet. Use an iron, do not smooth the material with it, and the fabric will not deform. Once the process is complete, place the clothes on a board to dry there.

Pants need to be carefully ironed on pockets and arrows.

Helpful hints

Ironing may not be necessary if you dry things by straightening all the creases:

• To keep mohair sweaters and sweaters presentable, wrap them in a thick towel after washing, carefully twist them and lay them flat to dry.
• Hang semi-dry clothes made of thin acrylic threads on a hanger and flatten with your hands. To smooth out wrinkles, boil water, pour into a bowl, and hang over the steam.
• Use a wooden rolling pin to remove creases from a fishnet sweater. First, dampen two terrycloth towels and twist thoroughly. Place one on a horizontal surface, place clothes on top and cover with a second towel. Take a rolling pin and roll it over the terry cloth several times. The folds in the clothing should be smoothed out. The same method is suitable for items with a long nap, downy shawls.
• If you urgently need to tidy up the wool, and there is no iron at hand, a regular hair dryer will do. Cover the material with damp gauze, turn on the device and process with hot air, holding it at a distance of 10 mm from the product.
• White woolen threads are more afraid of high temperatures than others. They turn yellow and lose their attractive appearance, so steam and iron white clothes at minimum speed.

Wool is a capricious material that can be easily spoiled with a hot iron. To prevent this from happening, iron it as a last resort, do not exceed the permissible temperature and do not handle a wet thing, otherwise it may stretch.

How to prepare linen for ironing

Before ironing linen items, be sure to check the label. He will tell you if the product can be ironed and at what temperature to iron. In addition, the label contains information on how to properly wash, dry, wring out and take care of this thing.

A detailed explanation of the symbols on the label of clothing and other products can be found here. And ironing is indicated by the iron icon. You may come across the following designations:

Before ironing, check the garments for stains and dirt, as due to the temperature effect, they will be absorbed even more into the fiber structure. It is very difficult to remove such stains in the future. Place a clean, heavy-duty pad on the ironing board.

How do I steam things?

When steaming, the risk of damaging the wool is minimal. This method is suitable for knitted and crocheted models.

It is more convenient to do the processing with a steam generator, but you can also use a regular iron with a steaming system:

1. To prevent the thing from stretching, straighten it, hang it on a hanger and fix it in the desired position with pins.
2. Whatever woolen garment you steamed, be sure to cover it with gauze first.
3. Pour purified water into a container, heat and steam, keeping the device at a small distance from the surface. Keep the gauze damp at all times and moisten it periodically.

After finishing steaming, wait until the item has completely cooled and dried. If worn earlier, it may deform.

Basic ways

Housewives distinguish three main ways to iron the desired thing:

• dry;
• by steaming;
• by moisturizing.

Dry

The method is mainly used for synthetic materials or materials that are afraid of shrinkage.

When using it, it is important to strictly observe the temperature indicated by the manufacturer on the tag

With moisturizing

Clothes made from natural fabrics respond better to ironing if they are slightly moistened. For this:

• clothes are sprayed with water before ironing;
• does not dry completely;
• covered with a damp towel and then ironed.

With steaming

Delicates that cannot be ironed using conventional methods are treated with steaming. To do this, most irons have a special function that allows you to deliver steam without stopping.

Why dry mode?

If earlier dry ironing was the only one available, now there should be special reasons for choosing this mode. The most common ones are:

• Specificity of the fabric. Chiffon, natural silk, viscose, nylon and nylon are allowed to be ironed only dry. The same requirement applies to satin and other lining fabrics.
• Leaking water reservoir. This defect is typical for old irons. Water seeps out of the container, creating excess moisture in the fabric. Such waterlogged clothing may deform when ironed. In addition, excess moisture leaves streaks on the fabric.
• Older irons often have scale or rust deposits in the steam system. Getting on things, pieces of these crusts will "smear" on the fabric, leaving stubborn stains.

If you decide that the clothes need to be ironed in a dry way, remember that this is the most fire-hazardous option. Do not leave the iron unattended for a minute or run it too slowly over clothing.

How to find out the temperature of the iron

The easiest way to find out the temperature of the iron is by dots. However, it happens that during delicate ironing the thing "burns", or at the maximum setting, the sole remains not hot. Perhaps the reason is a broken thermostat. You can check the heating temperature of the iron by using high temperature thermometers. It is enough to purchase a digital or mechanical device that allows you to measure temperatures up to 300 ˚С, because there is no higher temperature in irons. The cost of the meters is from 200 rubles. More expensive are infrared pyrometers (from 1000 rubles), which allow you to measure temperature without direct contact with the object. Such a device is useful for measuring t liquid, food, electric heaters and other items.

There are also "popular" verification methods:

1. Sprinkle on an iron and wait for a hiss. This means that the temperature is above 100 ˚С.
2. Iron natural wool. If the villi become dry and brittle, the temperature is close to 105 ˚С, and if an unpleasant smell of burnt hair appears, the heating has reached 120 С.

In order not to risk your favorite things, it is important to know exactly what temperature the soleplate has reached. It is better to experiment, but to purchase a device with a thermostat, follow the instructions for use, study the labels on clothes before ironing

In case of suspicion of a breakdown, measure t with a special thermometer and repair the electrical appliance according to the warranty card.

Before turning on the iron

Before you start ironing, you should stock up on the necessary devices that will facilitate the process, as well as find out what kind of material you will have to work with. For ironing you will need:

• ironing board with a special attachment for smoothing sleeves (can be replaced with folded fabric);
• water spray;
• iron.

Important steps in preparing for ironing:

1. Obligatory wash.Only washed shirts are ironed; if the shirt was already on the body, it is refreshed with a light wash. The iron will fix all the dirt invisible to the eye on the fabric - don’t iron worn shirts.
2. Before washing, it is necessary to identify the composition of the fabric and the conditions under which the shirt is washed and ironed in order to select the appropriate mode of the washing machine and iron.
3. It is best to iron the garments immediately after washing when they are slightly damp. If the shirts are dry, they are moistened with a spray bottle, carefully folded for a few minutes to evenly saturate the fabric with moisture.

When washing, it is worth using the "Easy Iron" mode, if it is available in the washing machine.

Iron requirements

The convenience of ironing linen clothes depends on the iron. Correctly selected household appliances allow you to iron things from easily wrinkled fabrics with the least effort.

The weight

The weight of the device depends on the type and varies from 600 grams to 6 kilograms. The lightest are travel irons, the heaviest are steam generators. When ironing with an iron weighing up to 1 kilogram, you will have to put in additional physical efforts. It is best when the weight of the iron is enough to level the surface of the linen product. The optimal weight for such purposes is 2 kilograms.

Handle shape

When buying an iron, you must hold it in your hand. The handle should fit the grip of the palm and be balanced against the weight of the instrument. If you lift it in the air, then the iron should not be outweighed to the nose or heel of the sole. Ironing safety largely depends on the choice of the handle. The presence of rubberized elements will prevent the palm from sliding on the handle.

Steaming

Steaming irons are the most convenient devices for smoothing thick, wrinkled fabrics. Manufacturers offer appliances with a built-in water tank and docking station. In the second case, the container with water is connected to the device with a hose.

A fairly large amount of steam is required for ironing linen products, and for particularly wrinkled places, a steam boost. Irons are distinguished by their vaporization power: from 30 grams to 150 grams per minute. Functionality depends on the power of the heating elements in the iron and the position of the spray holes in the soleplate. For ironing linen fabrics, they must be evenly distributed over the entire smoothing surface of the household appliance.

Sole type

The sole of the iron should warm up evenly and have good glide. Such qualities are possessed by coatings made of stainless steel, ceramics, cermets. The disadvantage of ceramic soles is fragility due to increased fragility.

How to quickly smooth linen without an iron

Several methods are used to quickly bring linen items to good condition or to iron linen without an iron. To remove light creases and creases, soak your hand in cool water and run your palm downward over the fabric.

Make vigorous movements, as if shaking dirt off clothes. This method will help in emergencies when you sit and stand up and your pants or skirt are slightly wrinkled. You can smooth things right on yourself.

A more effective way is to use a spray bottle or sprayer with water. Hang the garment on a hanger or spread a linen cloth on a flat, hard surface and spray water over the fabric. Then walk with your hand and shake off the thing. Flax will be smoothed out before our eyes!

You can also use a steam generator or steamer for linen items. It not only smoothes the material, but also removes dust and light dirt, gives the products a fresh, neat and clean look.

To do this, fill the device with water and heat to the desired temperature. Work the surface from top to bottom, pulling the material down slightly. Before the procedure, be sure to check on the label whether a steamer or steam generator can be used for this item.

What is needed

Equipment is required for ironing. It is in every home.Sometimes it should be changed to a more modern one. The functions of the latest models allow you to perform various types of work faster and better.

Ironing board

Ironing board - equipment for ironing things. The optimal height of the board is up to the worker's waist. This height allows you to iron without bending your back. If you iron, bent over, your back gets tired quickly. A tired person does the work less attentively. The board must be stable. A good option is a board with an additional small platform. It is convenient to iron the sleeves on it.

Iron

The iron must have a number of functions:

• thermostat,
• spray,
• steaming mode,
• steam attack.

Such a device will allow you to put in order products from different types of fabrics.

Better to use an iron with a ceramic platform. Such a platform does not cauterize the fabric and does not leave shiny streaks (las). Ceramic platforms sold separately. They can be bought at the store and simply put on the sole of the iron.

Dry gauze

Dry gauze is necessary for certain types of fabrics:

1. Wool sticks to the sole of the iron. The villi are jammed. Shiny streaks remain on the surface.
2. Synthetic fibers are often destroyed by heat. Darkened spots and excessive shine remain on the surface of the product.

A gauze flap 2-3 meters in size will relieve all these negative phenomena.

As it was before

In the old days, irons were considered an unaffordable luxury. Well-off people had them, and all the others coped with improvised means.

For this, the following methods were used:

• wetting the fabric with water;
• pressing down with a heavy load;
• ironing with a charcoal iron.

The prototype of the modern iron for ironing clothes emerged by the end of the 17th century. It was a special metal box with hot coals inside. The way to work with such a unit required remarkable skill, otherwise there was a risk of burning a hole in the clothes. Gradually, a device with a replaceable heating "element" was invented, and a hundred years later - an electric iron.

Choosing the right iron

It is quite difficult to even out the folds of crumpled linen garments, besides, improper ironing can damage the fibers of the fabric. To avoid this, as well as to facilitate the process of ironing flax, you can use a properly selected iron.

To do this, when choosing it, you should pay attention to the following parameters:

Iron weight

A heavy iron will greatly simplify the process of ironing flax

When ironing linen, it is best to use a heavy iron. With its help, even a badly wrinkled item can be ironed quickly and effortlessly.

Presence and type of steaming system

It is much easier to iron linen with a steam iron. At the same time, the design of the iron, in which the holes are located over the entire surface of the sole, is more effective than with holes in only one part of it.

Sole type

Iron with ceramic soleplate is best for linen items

The best option for the type of soleplate is a ceramic base with a special anti-stick coating. The metal soles of the iron are at risk of corrosion, scratches and chips. The use of such devices can cause stubborn rust stains to appear on things.

Description of fabric

Tulle is a weightless fluffy fabric that serves as a raw material for production in many industries. This is due to its structure, which is represented by a simple mesh or pattern. It is one of the most popular materials, it's all about its versatility. Tulle curtains will give the interior lightness, tranquility, and elements of clothing will give it an interesting design.

Nowadays, the most popular curtains made of synthetic fabrics

Today, manufacturers are ready to offer tens of thousands of ideas in the design of windows, doorways, but modern housewives still prefer patterned tulle.This is justified, tulle curtains can change the decoration of your apartment as much as possible: visually add space to it, hide external defects. Due to the homogeneous structure of matter, the presented conditions for caring for it have developed:

• in order for a product made of tulle material to bypass an unwanted color, it must be washed often;
• before machine washing, the product must be removed from dust, all kinds of deposits;

• in no case should this material be soaked in hot water - it can shrink, it is recommended to soak the fabric for 3-4 hours in lukewarm water with a soapy or soda solution;

• it is possible to dry, iron the fabric only in a straightened position;
• you cannot forcefully wrinkle, rub, pull the tulle. the structure of the canvas is very thin, if you carry out such manipulations with it, it will very quickly lose its external qualities;
• curtains are a material that does not require ironing, it can simply be hung in a slightly damp position.

The main thing when machine washing tulle is to choose the right mode.

Care tips and advice

After reviewing the list, a person will learn how to take care of the curtains, which will increase the life of the product. What you need to know:

1. When buying curtains, you can ask the seller about the nuances of washing.
2. Lambrequins with an adhesive base are not erased.
3. No aggressive detergents are used to wash curtains.
4. Curtains do not wash with other items.
5. When removing the curtains, make sure that different materials are washed separately.
6. When using the machine, the machine selects a gentle mode, and the spin is turned off.
7. The curtains are hung up immediately, if the type of fabric permits, or they are ironed damp.
8. Drying of the fabric should take place without direct sunlight on the fabric.
9. To remove the detergent better, the rinse cycle is restarted.

To reduce the frequency of washing and, accordingly, ironing, the cornice is periodically wiped. A lot of dust accumulates on it, and during cleaning a person often does not reach it. The dirt on the cornice contaminates the fabric, so you have to wash it. Caring for products does not imply complications. If a person adheres to the recommendations, problems during operation will not arise. The curtains will be clean and even without creases.

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How to properly care for linen clothes

In order for linen items to serve for a long time and retain a presentable appearance for a long time, it is important to wash the items correctly. For flax, both manual and machine methods can be used.

Check the label for the permissible wash temperature before the process. As a rule, it varies between 40-90 degrees. When flax is mixed with synthetic fibers, a delicate mode with a temperature of 30-40 degrees is used.

Choose a washing powder or detergent that matches the type and color of the fabric. Add a spoonful of salt to your garment to keep its color saturation. To keep the linen soft, add fabric softener.

Do not use a strong spin or twist things. You can do without spinning, and after rinsing, immediately hang the products. When the water drains and the material dries slightly, you can start ironing. Washing without spinning makes ironing easier and faster.

Rinse the garments thoroughly so that soapy streaks do not remain on the surface. If you rinse by hand, you can add some vinegar to the water. Do not dry linen under the influence of direct sunlight!

The difference in fabric care

Cotton items are straightened when wet. Moisturize faster with warm water, so it is absorbed faster. After moistening, fold the product into a roll to completely moisten it. To level the material, pull it at different edges. Large items such as sheets or tablecloths can be folded into four sections and straightened individually.

Silk fabrics are not hung on a rope, but wrapped in a towel. Straighten them in a wet state and on a delicate mode.Do not spray with water to avoid stains.

The woolen material is turned inside out and gently smoothed out. Apply a damp cloth and iron using only light pressure. Not all wool items need to be ironed when hung on a hanger over steam. If things have sat down, you need to spray water on them, let the things lie down and iron them through a special material. When the thing is ironed, it needs to be allowed to dry so that it does not sit down again.

If the garment is made of nap, it must be ironed without pressure and under gauze. The velvety material is hung over the steam, then it straightens out. It is not worth ironing.

You need to iron a particularly delicate material after you apply the starch to the clothes and apply the iron carefully, trying not to leave wrinkles. Some inventive housewives sew lace to white fabric and iron through it.

Delicate fabrics should be ironed gently.

How to iron linen correctly

To find out at what temperature to iron linen, first you need to carefully study the manufacturer's recommendations indicated in the annotation and on the product label. Such information is usually presented in the form of standard symbols and signs, it is she who will tell you how to iron linen clothes:

1. One point - the product is intended for wet heat treatment at the lowest possible iron temperature.
2. Two dots - this means that the item is made of natural fabric with the addition of synthetic fibers. Such a product is ironed easier and faster. In this case, you can use medium to high temperatures of the iron without risk of damaging the fabric.
3. The crossed-out iron pattern on the label means that this linen product is not recommended to be ironed.

All this information will help you determine how to iron linen clothes correctly and choose the appropriate temperature regime. Having prepared everything you need, you can proceed to the direct ironing of flax.

Even heavily wrinkled things can be ironed without an iron: by wetting them and letting them hang down well

As mentioned, linen fabric is not easy to iron. Therefore, it is better to iron linen items immediately after washing. At the same time, during ironing, they must be constantly moistened with a spray bottle, and also use a wet cushion gauze or thin cloth. Gauze should also be used if the linen product has various decorative elements, such as embroidery. Such areas are ironed from the wrong side through the interlining fabric. When ironing starched linen items, the temperature of the iron must be reduced and the mode of medium or low temperatures must be used.

It should be remembered that the specificity of the structure of linen fabric is such that it is almost impossible to completely smooth out all the folds and make it absolutely even. However, this is not required, since flax is initially inherent in some negligence. This is a characteristic feature of this material and gives it a peculiar charm and originality. However, regular ironing of linen items in compliance with certain rules is still necessary. It will extend their service life and the attractiveness of their appearance.

What you need to know about ironing flax

Linen fabric is produced on the basis of fibers obtained from the stems of fiber flax. Natural textiles, regardless of the type of weaving, have the same properties:

• resistance to mechanical stress;
• temperature;
• acidic.

The qualitative characteristics are explained by the high content of cellulose in flax fibers (80%). Thanks to her, linen clothes cool the body in summer and warm in winter. Micropores in the fabric allow air to circulate, which makes the garment comfortable to wear.

At the same time, due to cellulose, the fabric is easily wrinkled, losing its shape, and is difficult to iron: with careless movement, folds and creases appear. The conditions for high-quality ironing of linen clothes are:

• temperature regime (from 190 to 200 degrees);
• moisture of the fabric to be ironed;
• flat surface on which to iron;
• comfortable iron with heavy sole.