Why is it that it’s always your favorite wardrobe item that fades first? The answer is actually pretty simple… and obvious now that we’ve looked into it in more detail. Because it gets more wear, this results in more exposure to the elements that cause garments to age. Here’s a more in-depth view of what … Read more
Ironing is not a pointless pastime for the sake of fashion. It’s a tradition that’s been performed throughout the ages. The way a person looks and the finish of their clothing has long been an identifying mark of class and stature. But, who exactly is responsible for the origin of ironing? Who invented ironing? The … Read more
Both beginners and pro ironers experience accidental scorches at one time or another, but with an ironing cloth, you can avoid these potential disasters. If you’ve not yet scorched a garment or two, you’re one of the lucky ones. It’s not a difficult mistake to make considering you’re working with an appliance that reaches temperatures … Read more
That “shine” that can occur when ironing, makes clothing, especially darker fabrics, look old and tired. It can happen in seconds and just like that, your favorite shirt is ruined… or is it? It’s a common yet frustrating part of ironing which in most cases, can be completely avoided. There’s more good news… some accidental … Read more
This is another one of those ironing debates that needs settling. Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a different answer. On one side we have “Team Steam” and on the other, “Team Dry”… and their spray bottles. We’re not taking sides, but we do want a finite answer as to which machine will get … Read more
While it’s understood that repeated wearing, washing and drying can cause clothes to look worn out, what about ironing? Just how good is it to apply scalding hot temperatures to your clothing? Could it be damaging and reduce the natural life of our clothes? These are fair questions that we have uncovered the answer to. … Read more
There is a seemingly endless selection of irons available online with so many brands and details to consider. One key feature they all share is the soleplate, but even this single detail creates confusion. Coated or uncoated, tapered or untapered, small or large, 10 steam holes or 400? As the soleplate is the number one … Read more
There is a lot of confusion as to what water is best for ironing. Unless you have your iron’s user manual available, it is difficult to say exactly what water should be used in your specific model, as different irons have different water requirements. After researching several top brands, these are our findings. Do you … Read more
Having an active family and a growing 10-year-old son got me wondering if there’s a more effective way to ward off germs, bacteria, and viruses in clothing, without using potentially harmful cleaning products. Does Ironing Kill the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? According to the CDC, we know that cleaning and disinfecting your home and clothing, is an … Read more
Polyester is an extremely popular fabric in fashion and sports clothing because of its low heat retention and lightweight, moisture-wicking properties. You can sometimes avoid ironing polyester altogether because of its innate resistance to wrinkles, but, in some cases, you’ll have to use an iron to get it perfectly smooth. The problem is… how do … Read more