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Tips and tricks

- Iron the tablecloths directly on the table to avoid creases.

- To avoid iron marks use a well-padded ironing board. Iron on the reverse side if possible. For delicate fabrics such as wool, use steam or place a damp cloth between the ironing board and the garment.

- Use a good iron. It is now possible to buy a good iron at reasonable prices. Choose an iron with a jet of water and steam, with different ironing programs, and a good power (up to 2200 Watts). The most effective are those with a boiler.
The iron must be light and easy to handle, and protected at the height of the plate, so as not to burn yourself.
- Padded household linen (quilts, duvet covers ...) it is steam ironed just to restore some volume.

Always store the iron out of the reach of children to avoid domestic accidents.

Fabric by fabric

Before ironing a garment, always check the information on the label (and read our practice sheet on clothing labels).

Acetate and rayon: must be ironed very damp, on the reverse side, with a low temperature program.
The satin: to keep it shiny, pass a sponge soaked in water and lemon on the back of the garment before ironing it.
Silk: silk is ironed damp, on the reverse side, without crushing the seams, with the iron not too hot. And above all, do not use steam and do not spray water here and there. Remove the creases by lightly ironing on the right side.
The velvet: it must be ironed on the reverse side, so as not to flatten it.
Acrylic: iron it inside out with a low temperature iron. Do not use steam or a damp cloth, as you risk spreading the fabric.
Nylon and polyester: iron them on the reverse side when they are almost dry, with a low temperature iron, to avoid the formation of shiny halos.
The cotton: iron on the right side, when the fabric is still slightly damp, with a hot iron.
The lace: wet the lace with sugared water, before ironing it, to keep it fresh, like new.
The wool: iron it with a not too hot iron and always placing a damp cloth between the garment and the iron. Direct contact with the iron would create shiny halos.
Hand-knitted wool: iron the fabric when it is dry, or almost, on the reverse side, with a warm or steam iron.
The flax: linen can be ironed damp with a hot iron. Dip a cloth in water with a drop of white wine or a little starch, place it on the fabric for a few minutes and then lightly pass the iron.
The corduroy: do not iron! Just moisten it, brush it in the direction of the ribs and let it dry on a hanger.

Iron difficult garments

A shirt
Iron the shirt when it is still damp. Start from the collar (first on the wrong side, then on the right side), then move on to the sleeves, shoulders, and the rest of the shirt. Tighten the creases with a little water and then iron them. Don't fold your shirt right away. Hang it on a hanger, and wait for the fabric to cool.
A tie
Insert a cardboard template inside and then steam iron. This way the seam mark will not be seen.
A pleated skirt
Tighten each fold on the plank well and then iron the skirt as normal.
Sheets and towels
Iron them straight, lengthwise. Avoid ironing on the bias. Crease.
The embroidered linen
Iron it inside out, placing a thick flannel on the ironing board. You will avoid flattening the embroideries.
Trousers
Iron the pants under an old sheet, to get perfect creases and avoid shiny halos. You can also rub a slightly damp soap on the wrong side of the folds. Put the pantanoni back straight. You will be able to iron them without difficulty.
The black clothes
Wipe the garments with a damp fabric before ironing them to avoid shiny streaks that make clothes look older.