How to Iron a Tie
Ties wrinkle primarily where they are knotted and need occasional ironing.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
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Check tags on tie for information about fabric type.
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Plug in iron and set temperature dial accordingly. Many ties are made of silk or polyester blends and will need a cool setting. Wool ties need a medium setting and cottons can take a fairly high temperature.
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Place tie lengthwise on ironing board, with back of tie facing up.
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Place a cotton cloth flat over area to be ironed and carefully iron your tie.
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Iron bottom to top, in small portions from the edges inward, to avoid creasing.
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Lift cover cloth periodically to check progress.
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Turn tie face up and iron, taking care not to leave the iron in any one spot for too long.
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Hang tie immediately so that it cools without wrinkling.
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Tips & Warnings
The cover cloth keeps your tie from scorching, sticking, discoloring or getting shiny.
Avoid spot-cleaning your tie just before ironing. Any damp spots will become permanent stains if you iron them.
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Comments
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widgetmaker
Nov 18, 2008
DON'T - just look after them in the first place.
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widgetmaker
Nov 18, 2008
DON'T - just look after them in the first place.
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Jan 25, 2006
I tired at first and with no avail it didn't work. But then I got a damp rag (warm water) and it helped tremendously.
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Jan 25, 2006
I tired at first and with no avail it didn't work. But then I got a damp rag (warm water) and it helped tremendously.
