how to take care of your clothes

To make sure that ironing does not damage the delicate structure of the fabric, use a cotton cloth for ironing, which will serve as an insulating layer between the iron and the fabric. Some garments (e.g. formal creased trousers) must be ironed on the right side. Ironing through a damp cotton cloth, preferably white, will prevent the fabric from getting burnt or shiny.

Ironing clothes on the left side will ensure less damage to the front, most visible part of the garment. Remember – do not iron stickers, prints, zips, elastics sewn into garments, buttons and similar items.

There are many minerals in the water commonly known as ‘tap water’ which, when heated, settle in the iron, forming a scale. In a limescale iron, the spray and steam function do not work properly, plus they can stain light-coloured fabrics. Therefore, in order to use the iron properly and not to damage your clothes, use distilled water.

You can find ironing guidelines on the label. Remember to sort your clothes according to the required ironing temperature. By separating clothes that need to be ironed at different temperatures, you can avoid the unpleasant mistake of damaging the fabric. Ironing a fabric at too high temperature can result in it becoming shiny, permanently discoloured, yellowed or even burned and perforated. When ironing many clothes, always start with those for which the lowest ironing temperature is required and gradually increase the temperature setting on the iron.