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on 11/22/2005 Starch makes shirts look neater. However, use it sparingly! When spraying, let the starch penetrate into the fabric before ironing. You can also spray, pass your hand on top of the starched area, and iron. You get no white starch residue this way.
on 11/22/2005 Newer irons do not use distilled water; in fact, the use of distilled water can cause problems. Read the instructions that come with your iron for tap/distilled water preference.
on 11/22/2005 When ironing men's shirts, I use the large end of the ironing board. You can get more of the shirt on the board at one time. It'll save you the trouble of having to move the shirt around.
on 11/22/2005 Apply extra pressure between the buttons and along the button holes.
on 11/22/2005 For 100% cotton dress shirts, take them out of the washer and put into a plastic bag. Put this bag into the fridge for 40-60 minutes before ironing. It will make a world of difference.
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