Question on Ironing Clothes

ftsoh · 06-04-06, 07:08 AM

Just bought a couple of shirts and they are very difficult to iron, I mean they are very wrinkled. I spent 1 hour yesterday just to ironing these two shirts but spent 30 minutes ironing another 3 shirts. Is there anyway to make the ironing work easier?

OldDude · 06-04-06, 07:22 AM

The only question I have about ironing is directed to my wife:
"Could you iron this?"

However, cotton shirts iron much better if slightly damp. Three things (pick one):
*Remove them from dryer slightly damp
*Use a spray bottle filled with water to slightly dampen them
*Use a steam iron.

Male solution: Next time, buy a "permanent press" version, either cotton/polyester blend, or one of the "nanotechnology" treatments to make fabric easier to iron. 100% untreated cotton is a bitch.

movieguru · 06-04-06, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ftsoh

Just bought a couple of shirts and they are very difficult to iron, I mean they are very wrinkled. I spent 1 hour yesterday just to ironing these two shirts but spent 30 minutes ironing another 3 shirts. Is there anyway to make the ironing work easier?

The easiest way is to take them to the drycleaners. You get them back ironed. Usually costs $1 to $1.50 for laundered shirts at most places.

Sonicflood · 06-04-06, 08:10 AM

Nick Danger · 06-04-06, 10:06 AM

My old iron never got hot enough to take out wrinkles. I finally broke down and bought a new one. My Rowena was pricey, but it gets the job done.

mikehunt · 06-04-06, 10:18 AM

buy wrinkle resistant shirts

Betho · 06-04-06, 02:32 PM

Ironing

People still do that?

Kittydreamer · 06-04-06, 02:51 PM

I'm with Betho here.

Superman07 · 06-04-06, 06:08 PM

You know, I take my work shirts to the dry-cleaners, but I'm finding doing so seems to make them wear much more quickly - especially around the collar.

mndtrp · 06-05-06, 01:10 AM

I don't like the steaming iron, they seam to just leak all over. I'll use a water bottle to spray them down instead.

edytwinky · 06-05-06, 02:06 AM

Try to buy wrinkle resistant shirts. You usually do still have to iron them but it's much easier.

ftsoh · 06-05-06, 05:38 AM

Thanks for the advises. I wish I am rich enough to pay someone to do this for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldDude

The only question I have about ironing is directed to my wife:
"Could you iron this?"

However, cotton shirts iron much better if slightly damp. Three things (pick one):
*Remove them from dryer slightly damp
*Use a spray bottle filled with water to slightly dampen them
*Use a steam iron.

Male solution: Next time, buy a "permanent press" version, either cotton/polyester blend, or one of the "nanotechnology" treatments to make fabric easier to iron. 100% untreated cotton is a bitch.

I have a steam iron but it is not effective enough so I soak the clothes wet and then iron. By the way, these clothes are 100% cotton. I had several cotton shirts that are very easy to iron. So, I always thought cotton shirts are a safe bet. How do I differentiate treated and untreated cotton?

I used to had bad experience ironing clothes made with cotton and spandex (sp) blend that I vow never to buy such shirt.

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Originally Posted by mikehunt

buy wrinkle resistant shirts

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Originally Posted by edytwinky

Try to buy wrinkle resistant shirts. You usually do still have to iron them but it's much easier.

What are some good brand for wrinkle resistant shirts? I used to have a couple but they had many lint on them after drying.

GMan2819 · 06-05-06, 08:47 AM

Use spray starch instead of water.

wendersfan · 06-05-06, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Betho

Ironing

People still do that?

I certainly do. It's very relaxing.

tdirgins · 06-05-06, 11:35 AM

1. wrinkle reistant shirts are the way to go!

2. If you must iron, a damp cold shirt will give you a nice finish--stick the damp shirt in the fridge for a few minutes. Seriously.
3. If you have your shirts cleaned, lay off the starch--it frays the collars and cuffs prematurely.

mikehunt · 06-05-06, 05:38 PM

I recently bought a couple Dockers short sleeve that are wrinkle resistant and seem to be doing ok
also in my closet that specifically say wrinkle resistant: Ivy Crew and Van Heusen

tommyp007 · 06-05-06, 06:17 PM

Dry cleaning is the way to go. At $1.50 a shirt, it's worth it to me and the wife to save the hassle.

Lunatikk · 06-05-06, 06:20 PM

http://www.extremeironing.com

mndtrp · 06-06-06, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ftsoh

I have a steam iron but it is not effective enough so I soak the clothes wet and then iron. By the way, these clothes are 100% cotton. I had several cotton shirts that are very easy to iron. So, I always thought cotton shirts are a safe bet. How do I differentiate treated and untreated cotton?

Soak? That may be a bit too much water. Dampen it down, don't dump your bathtub on it.

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OldDude DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: MI Posts: 24,497	The only question I have about ironing is directed to my wife: "Could you iron this?" However, cotton shirts iron much better if slightly damp. Three things (pick one): Remove them from dryer slightly damp Use a spray bottle filled with water to slightly dampen them Use a steam iron. Male solution: Next time, buy a "permanent press" version, either cotton/polyester blend, or one of the "nanotechnology" treatments to make fabric easier to iron. 100% untreated cotton is a bitch. __________________ 9/11/2001* - You have awakened a sleeping giant, and filled him with a terrible resolve. - paraphrased from Yamamoto Last edited by OldDude; 06-04-06 at 07:51 AM.

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tdirgins DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NYC Burbs Posts: 2,623	1. wrinkle reistant shirts are the way to go! 2. If you must iron, a damp cold shirt will give you a nice finish--stick the damp shirt in the fridge for a few minutes. Seriously. 3. If you have your shirts cleaned, lay off the starch--it frays the collars and cuffs prematurely. __________________ The Collection

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mikehunt DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bartertown due to it having a better economy than where I really live, Buffalo NY Posts: 29,182	I recently bought a couple Dockers short sleeve that are wrinkle resistant and seem to be doing ok also in my closet that specifically say wrinkle resistant: Ivy Crew and Van Heusen __________________ USS Ben Sisko's Mother F***ing Pimp Hand - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT2Xpfm7Iq8&feature=plcp Vote for freedom not political parties. .... MOΛΩN ΛABE If they had a philosophy. If they weren't too busy gnawing on your insides.

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