Right, hands up. Who here can really say they really, truly know how to iron clothes properly?
Ask yourself this one simple question… do you have an ever-increasing pile of ironing that is not only growing into a small hill, but could probably pass as a mountain? If you’re guilty, like the best of us, then it seems Bennett’s Home Shine has stepped in at just the right time!
If ironing just isn’t one of your talents, or you just simply don’t have the time, then you probably want to know just how this dreaded household task can be achieved in half the time, giving you some extra hours in the day to enjoy some of life’s best luxuries.
After all, as a professional cleaning company in Alton offering exceptional ironing services, if we don’t hold tricks of the trade then we probably need to reconsider our profession!
Our secret?
It’s all in the preparation!
Tricks of the trade
Follow our 8 top ironing hacks in order to cut your chore time in half! Doesn’t the saying go, fail to prepare then prepare to fail? We’re sure that this motto was written just for those who loath ironing!
Tip 1- if you’re tumble drying your clothes, don’t over load it! The common mistake of loading all your clothes in to dry increases your chances of having creased clothes. And creased clothes mean a little more elbow grease when it comes to the ironing!
Tip 2– take your clothes of out the tumble dryer as soon as they’re dry. This hack is so important! If you’re guilty of leaving your clothes in your dryer all day, and often wonder why your clothes are always creased, well… now you’ve got your answer.
Tip 3- When ironing, we suggest organising your clothes into groups according to the het settings they require. Start with the items that need the cooler heat setting first, that way you can gradually increase the heat of your iron as you work your way through your clothes.
Tip 4- When buying bed linen or clothes, be on the lookout for ones that are easy care/ non-iron. Honestly this is lifechanging.
Tip 5- If a clothes dryer is your best friend, then take some time to carefully organise your clothes so they hand nicely to avoid them creasing during the drying process.
Tip 6- Dry your shirts and dresses on clothes hangers on the washing line, that way any creases should ‘fall right out’. Minimising ironing time!
Tip 7– Iron clothes while they are slightly damp. This process reduced ironing time significantly.
Tip 8- if you have the space, set up a little ironing area and leave your ironing board up all the time, it will make is so much easier to do little chunks of your ironing every now and again.
And there we have it! Although very straight forward you’ll find that freshly ironed clothes can be achieved through almost 90% preparation!
But, if you are still finding that you simply don’t have the time, why not call on us? Bennett’s Home Shine is an Alton based ironing and cleaning company, covering all of the surrounding areas. We’re here to make your life easier. So why not call us today on 01420 769101 or email us at Joanne@bennettshomeshine.co.uk to arrange your FREE ironing quote today!
