Why to Iron Clothes

Series Summary

Irons and other machines used to smooth fabrics have been used for centuries, beginning in China in the 1st century B.C. There have been many designs for irons since then, including cast iron slabs heated in fire or with coal, liquid fuel irons and electric irons. Most irons work in a similar fashion, by using heat, pressure and steam to remove wrinkles or form creases in clothes. Ironing is typically performed on an ironing board, which is a heat resistant folding table.

Ironing clothes may seem like a big hassle, but it's a necessary task if you want your clothing to look good and professional. A well-ironed shirt can make all the difference in a job interview or when trying to make a good impression. In this free video series, an expert on laundry care will teach you how to iron and take care of clothes. You'll learn how to use an iron and ironing board, how to make the process easier with aluminum foil, and how to make ironing fun! You'll also learn tips on the best time to iron clothes, how to iron collars and cuffs, and how to use a steamer. With these ironing tips, your clothes will be looking good, and so will you!

Video Transcript

"Welcome. Today I'm going to teach you how to iron like an expert. I'm going to show you how to set up your area. I'm going to show you what to do with certain clothes. I'm going to show your some neat tricks, some advanced tricks that you might not already know. Some you might know, but a way to do it that's a little bit more fun. And I'm going to teach you a little bit more about what to do with your clothes once that they're all ironed. We're talking about everything to do with ironing. Not only just the ironing itself, but your clothes and some of the upkeep of your clothes. Why do we iron? Well we iron to make things clean. We iron to make things flat and nice and neat. Trust me though. All of these steps that we've taken up to this point will help you save time in the long run, I promise. And also if you're kind of you know bored by doing ironing, if it doesn't excite you as much as it excites me, you can flip on the TV. Start watching your soaps or whatever. So stick around and I'm going to teach you how to iron like an expert."