The one you select should be based on how often you iron and your expectations of performance.
That little piece of cloth between your hot iron and your expensive shirt can save the day.
Excessive heat from an iron can burn or scorch some natural fibers and can actually melt some synthetic fibers.
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A pressing cloth canand shouldbe used with both a dry or steam iron.
The cloth should be large enough that no part of the iron’s soleplate touches the item being ironed.
Ironing Board
You might think that an ironing board is necessary for any ironing.
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When you get ready to buy an ironing board, consider size, weight, and storage.
Or, perhaps an off-the-shelf or custom built-in ironing board is best for your family.
There are wall-mounted cabinets with a drop-down ironing board and under-the-counter pull out models.
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In addition to how it looks, there are some other things to consider.
The best pad is one lined with heavy felt.
It will hold its shape better than a foam-lined pad.
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For some shirts,like a starched business shirt, that’s not a problem.
That’s why you need a sleeve ironing board.
The sleeve ironing board is placed on top of a flat surface or your regular ironing board.
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The sturdy wood or metal board is padded and usually has a cotton cover.
Some have two surfaces for different-sized sleeves.
Many fold flat for easy storage.
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The seam roll is a bit more awkward to use, but it will work to prevent creases.
Pressing Ham
Take a look at the shoulders of a shirt or jacket.
They are rounded to fit the curve of our bodies.
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No one likes a sharp crease across that seam.
That’s why a pressing ham is essential to creating that creaseless look.
A pressing ham is quite important for smooth curved seams and darts in women’s clothing.
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The cotton side for inserted next to cotton, linen, or fabrics requiring medium to high temperatures.
To iron clothes, the most essential items you need are an ironing board and the iron itself.
This will prevent shiny spots and scorching.
To make the task easier, try dampening whatever garment you’re ironing.
This applies to natural fibers such as cotton and linen and will make things quicker.
