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Here is a step by step guide on how to iron a dress shirt properly. Enjoy. Work has been transcripted from the Art of Manliness Video.
You really need to do this step because you have to understand what type of fabric the shirt is made of before ironing it or you could possibly destroy it.
Ensure the iron has water in it and then plug it in and set it to the lowest heat setting that you will need.
If you have a shirt that has a stain, the heat from the iron can set the stain making it hard to remove later so always give your shirts a good check before you apply the iron to the shirt.
This will enable you to dry iron without having to worry about your iron’s steam function. The easiest way to get a moist shirt is to simply pull the shirt out of the dryer before it’s completely dry.
If your shirt is already dried, moisten it with a spray bottle and keep that spray bottle by you throughout the ironing process so you can dampen the shirt if necessary.
If your shirt has collar stays remove those first. Iron the underside of the collar first slowly pressing the iron from one point of the collar to the other. Flip your shirt over and repeat on the outside of your collar
Unbutton one cuff including the gauntlet button (which is that button about a quarter way up the sleeve). First you want to iron the inside of the cuff and then move on to the outside. When you get to the buttons you want to carefully iron around those because you don’t want to iron over buttons because that can leave a mark.
You also need to repeat this on the other cuff. For French cuffs you just want to open the cuff fully and it’s recommended that you don’t press the edges of a French cuff because it steals the life and body from a smooth fold.
Start with the size that has the buttons and carefully work the iron point around the button area but again never iron over the button. Move back up to the top of the shoulder and work your way down the shirt with the iron.
Repeat this process on the other side and if you have a placket (which is that material that goes down the length of your shirt) press the material under the placket with the iron point and then over the top. It’s also good to spend a bit more time on the front placket in areas near the collar as they receive a high percentage of visual attention
The yoke is the fabric on the back of the shirt right underneath the collar that spans with your shoulders. You iron that by pressing from one point of the yoke to the other.
Start at the top, meet the yoke and slowly slide the iron down. If you have a sinner box pleat, you’ll have to spend a few seconds ironing around it.
Sleeves are tricky because unless you have a sleeve board, you will be ironing two layers of fabric at the same time. The key to ironing sleeves is to be sure the fabric is flat and smooth before you apply the iron or you get messed up creases.
Take either sleeve by the seam and lay the whole sleeve and most of the shirt flat on the ironing board. If you can see the creases on the top of the sleeve from the previous ironing match it again so that you have a single crease line. Start ironing at the top where the sleeve is sewn into the shirt and work your way down to the cuff.
Turn the sleeve over and iron on the other side then repeat the process with the other sleeve.
Inspect the shirt and spot iron where necessary. Finally place the shirt on a hanger as soon as you can so it doesn’t get wrinkly.
Final Tips
Iron shirts in batches. Ironing actually just takes a few minutes but half of that time is taken up with preparation like getting the ironing board out, warming up your iron, filling it up with water etc so use your time more effectively by ironing all your shirts in one batch instead of whenever you need one.
If you are in a hurry and you’re planning on wearing a jacket that day you can get away with just ironing only your collar, the front area right below the collar and your cuffs.
If you literally have no time to iron then at least throw the shirt in the dryer while you throw on the rest of your clothing. Five minutes of stumbling in the warm air will help loosen some of the worst wrinkles.
Finally you can always use starch as an option that will give you a nice crisp shirt but you got to be careful don’t apply too much because it can really get stiff.
Well that’s how to iron a dress shirt so now you have no more excuses for looking like a schlub
In this short guide I will be sharing tips on how to remove wax from your clothes.
To be on the safe side, consider the type of fabric you are working with before you attempt to use the method wax removal method for all materials. Of course, there are methods that work on all types of fabrics, but there are others that require heat and steam, which can damage delicate materials like silk.
As such, it is better when you find a method that removes wax on the specific fabric you have. The care symbols on your garment ought to guide you when dealing with delicate garments.
This method works for all types of fabrics. The amount of heat used should be low, and you must have a paper towel over the fabric while applying heat.
Below are the steps.
Give the wax spill a few minutes to dry. If you attempt to scrape it off when it is still wet, it will spread over the surface very fast and you’ll be dealing with a bigger mess.
Give it time to harden, which will also make your work easier. However, if you are already late and need to remove the wax fast, you can press some ice cubes over the wax to harden it.
Scrape off the wax using the back of a knife or another blunt object. The type of fabric should guide you on the amount of force needed to scrape wax. If you are dealing with light fabrics, be careful or you might stretch the material when you apply too much force.
Be gentle as you work on the garment to avoid tears or getting the object caught up in the fiber. Take your time, starting from the edges of the wax inwards.
Lay the garment on an ironing board. Place a paper towel over and another one under the wax. You can use blotting papers too. Place a clean cloth over the paper towel on top of the garment.
The purpose is to steam the wax and make it stick to the paper towels. The piece of cloth will protect the fabric and also increase moisture under the paper towels. The trapped moisture will cause the wax to melt.
Heat an iron, and apply the heat to the area above the wax. This will remove the wax left behind after you scrapped off. When using heat, take note of the type of fabric you are ironing.
Keep the heat low, and press the paper towel gently without staying in one section very long. After a few rounds of ironing over the paper towel, the wax will melt and transfer to the towels.
Remove the piece of cloth and the paper towels. Check for any traces of wax on the garment. If there is wax, repeat the process. If it’s spotless, leave it on the ironing board or hang it to let it dry.
Wear it or wash it the normal way along with other garments. Overall, removing wax should take you about half an hour or one hour.
Your morning can change from good to bad in minutes when you get lipstick all over your garment. If the garment is a dark colour such as black or the color of your lipstick, you can proceed with the day’s activities without a wardrobe change.
However, if the lipstick stain is visible, you need to take care of it or get another outfit altogether. Ideally, don’t leave the stain on for long; remove the stain while it’s still fresh. Here’s what to do to get lipstick off your clothes.
Scrape the lipstick off your garment with a blunt object such as the back of a knife. Scraping prevents smudges over another section of the garment as you clean the stain. Additionally, scraping the excess also makes it easier to remove the stain underneath.
Wet a clean piece of cloth or a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol. Test the fabric by dabbing an inconspicuous section with the cotton ball. If there is no visible damage on the fabric, work on the stain.
Dab the cotton ball on the stain without applying too much force. If you rub it, the stain will set and spread. You can start around the edges towards the center of the stain.
Rinse the garment in cold water to remove traces of the alcohol and the lipstick. Wash the garment the normal way if the stain removal process was a pre-wash procedure.
These two are perhaps the most readily available solutions when you want to act fast. They are also safe to use on various fabrics unlike bleaching agents that damage fabrics when used in large amounts.
The soap works because it break downs oil which is one of the main ingredients in lipstick. Here’s what to do.
Get a hairspray with high alcohol content so it can be effective as quickly as possible. Spray the stain area generously and leave it for about 10 minutes.
Dab the stain residue off using a damn piece of cloth. Wash the garment the normal way.
When choosing a method to use, consider the type of fabric you have so that the materials used do not damage the garment. Additionally, always test the corrosiveness of the materials, and also read the manufacturer’s care symbols on the garment.
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In this short guide i’m going to teach you how to get chewing gum of jeans. When chewing gum sticks on your best pair of jeans, you don’t have to stash it in the garbage bin. There are easy, quick ways to remove gum without leaving a tear on your jeans.
Here are two solutions that work fast.
Ice cubes are readily available in your home. They can help you take that gum off jeans in a few minutes. Here’s the procedure.
Freeze the gum
When frozen, gum hardens and you can yank it off without ripping your jeans apart. The easiest way to freeze the gum is stashing the jeans in a freezer. It will not only freeze the gum but also freeze the area around it so that you can pull off the gum without tearing the fabric.
To freeze it, place the jeans in a plastic paper bag. The area with the gum should not fold into the garment or it will stick somewhere else. Let the jeans stay in the freezer for about two hours.
If you don’t want to put your jeans in a freezer, use ice cubes. Ice hardens the gum and also adds moisture that makes it easy for you to rip the gum off the fabric.
Stuff a considerable number of ice cubes in a polythene bag. Place the plastic bag on the chewing gum and let it stay there for about half an hour.
Scrape it
Use the back of a knife or another blunt object to scrape the frozen gum off the jeans. Work along the grain of the fabric, and start from the edges of the gum. Scrape gently without pulling the material too much. If you’ve frozen it properly, the gum should scrape off easily.
Brush it
Remove any remaining pieces of the gum on the jeans using a brush, such as an old toothbrush. Wash the jeans the normal way once you are sure there are no pieces of gum left.
Vinegar is a versatile household product and its acidic composition will loosen the gum.
Pour vinegar into a bowl. You can use an ordinary kitchen bowl and measure about one and a half cups of vinegar.
Heat the vinegar in a microwave for less than a minute. Alternatively, use a stove if you don’t have a microwave. On the stove, pour vinegar into a cooking pan and heat it for about two minutes.
In this short guide I will give you advice on how to remove ink stains from your clothes. An ink stain shouldn’t worry you. There are various effective ways to remove it without damaging your garment. First, identify the type of stain.
It could be:-
Removing stains using water and detergent is perhaps the most popular solution. It is easy and inexpensive. Here’s how to do it.
Place a clean, absorbent cloth under the stained garment to prevent the ink from spreading to the clean back of the fabric. Next, place another absorbent cloth over the stain and tap it lightly.
The cloth should not bleed or it will leave its colour on your garment worsening the stain. Since the stain is fresh, most of the ink will stick to the piece of cloth.
Apply a stain remover to the garment if you are dealing with a large area. This will break the stain down quickly. Next, blot the stain with a cloth after the stain remover has broken the ink.
Wash the garment in a washing machine. Wash it separately to avoid transferring ink residue to other garments.
Simple methods using water and detergent don’t work on these stubborn stains. Permanent marker stains need more tact but they also come off. Instead, they need an ink remover.
Get a hairspray that contains alcohol. This ingredient is actually the one that breaks down ink on your garment.
DON’TS
In this blog post I give you ideas on how to iron without an ironing board..
An ironing board is essential in any household, but it is an investment that some homeowners may not want to spend on. A board also needs some changes to the arrangement in your laundry to have it available for use any time.
If you decide to pin it to the back of the door or to fold it after use, there is the set up process to go through every morning.
Instead, invest in an ironing blanket, and you can iron your clothes on any surface in the home. You only need to find a surface that can stand the heat of an iron and give you ample space to work on your clothes.
Sometimes, you just want to remove some creases and setting up the ironing board is a process. That’s why you should identify another ironing area that has no clutter and there is nothing you need to set-up or fold to use the space. For instance, a table is always ready for use.
The most important factor to remember when looking for an alternative to the ironing board is finding a surface that is flat, sturdy, and heat resistant. Even though it is heat resistant, you will use an ironing blanket to protect the surface from excess heat.
Your choice should be close to a power source so you can connect your iron. Preferably, it should not be across the room such that the power cable runs along the floor where it can trip other occupants.
The surface you choose should be larger than the clothes you are ironing. Additionally, the blanket or towel to layer the surface with should be larger than the clothes you want to iron.
Here are a few options when an ironing board is not available.
As we began by saying, the surface should be sturdy and flat. A floor is flat and sturdy. Every house has a floor, and you don’t need any preparations or other resources to access one. Floors are heat resistant.
The most popular flooring materials are wood, tiles and cement. A floor is also comfortable because you can seat as you iron a lot of clothes. Some tiled floors have patterns that may show on your ironed clothes. Therefore, find a thick towel or ironing blanket to lay on it. If there’s a carpet on the floor, it will add extra protection for the surface.
How to iron clothes on the floor
If a floor is too low for you, a table is the next option. You don’t have to bend or kneel to iron your clothes on a table. There are different types of tables but the best is a wooden table.
If is strong, and the surface may not be affected in case you bang an iron on it as it is the case with a glass counter table. Wooden tables have great edges just like an ironing board so you can iron shoulders easily.
However, tables have a smaller surface compared to floors. Therefore, you may have to iron a portion of your garment at a time. Ensure the garment you are ironing does not hang and touch a dirty floor or surface.
How to iron on a table
It is one of the best alternatives because there is a power source next to it and it is a large working surface. Most counters are made of tile, which is heat resistant and strong. However, some counters might be a bit high and you may have to stand on tip toes to reach the furthest corners of your garment when ironing. If your counter has dents or cracks on the surface, find a thick blanket that can even the ironing surface.
How to iron on a kitchen counter
Your bed is a great alternative to an ironing board for so many reasons. Most importantly, it is close to your closet so you can get anything you need to iron out and back into the closet. Secondly, it has a large working surface that you can work front either side. You can seat while ironing.
You can iron a bed in the morning just after a shower when you need to press a garment fast and dash to work. There is no movement of furniture needed and no preparation work such as cleaning the surface. The only disadvantage is if your mattress sinks and the surface looks warped and you won’t iron the shoulders of shirts and blouses as you would on a table.
How to iron on your bed
Some homes, such as studios, do not have the space to add an ironing board including storage space. In addition, it is not an ideal investment for people who are always relocating and living in small spaces. You might damage the ironing board as you move.
With these examples of places to iron your clothes, it is clear that you can wear ironed clothes without buying an ironing board. You only need to find a spot that works for you in terms of the kind of clothes you want to iron and the height you need in an ironing surface.
LuLaRoe clothes are rapidly gaining popularity, thanks to their unique designs, soft buttery feel and trendy patterns and prints. These comfy knit fabric items, made exclusively in the United States, need the best care so that they do not shrink or lose their softness.
As such, it is essential for you to know how to wash LuLaRoe clothes! Below are the steps to follow when washing your LuLaRoe collection!
LuLaRoe clothes will give you excellent service if you treat them well. Take good care of your LuLaRoes, and they will continue to look as good as the day you bought them!
Did you know that hand washing can make your garments last longer? Hand washing is the ideal option for cleaning delicate clothes, or when you have just a few items to wash at a time. Coming up are the steps to to help you learn how to hand wash clothes.
Hand washing a garment is easier than it looks. Once you get the hang of the whole process, you will find it only takes a few minutes and saves you money on laundry bills! Happy hand washing!