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Updated 14 Jul, 2017 06:22am

Five ways to get perfectly ironed clothes you must try

WEB DESK: Normally, ironing clothes is the most hated chore to do and it is usually left for the last thing in 'to do list'. The frustration reaches on highest points, when even after ironing, wrinkles are still there. 

Here some tips and tricks that everyone must try to get perfectly ironed clothes.

Sort clothes as per temperature 

If you often experience more wrinkles after ironing, it means you need to set iron temperature according to clothes. The temperature varies from coolest to hottest. For silk and synthetic fabric use iron with approximately 350°F. For cotton use hotter temperature up to approx 425°F.

Hang clothes after ironing 

It is suggested to hang the ironed clothes without wasting a minute. Hanging clothes on doorknob is even effective as it won't allow any wrinkle to appear. Moreover, let your ironed clothes laying in bed it won't keep them straight. Plus, always hang freshly ironed clothes on thick plastic or wooden hanger to get desired result.

Start from bottom

Always iron your clothes from bottom to upwards. Moreover, press the pleats or folds working from inside to outside. Also, remember to finish ironing by setting pleats with a shot of team.

Allow crease to set

To get desired results you don't just have to work on beginning but on the ending as well. You need to memorize that after ironing always let your clothes sit for couple of hours. It will allow all the creases to set.

Avoid lighter weight cords

The light weight cords are not safe they could overheat quicker than thick cords and chances are they cause a fire. Always set these cords in a way that it remain visible and don't allow anyone to trip over. Plus, if you are using an extension wire to manage ironing, make sure that it is 12-ampere cord.

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