Having a bear of a time ironing my shirts

[DaveInLA]

Probably in large part due to the fact that I don't have an ironing board. Instead, I use the corner of my bed.

I've tried reading those online "how to..." sites, but I just can't do it right. I guess they look decent, but it takes me almost 10 minutes per shirt!

What tips can you give me?

 

[Johnny]

What's an iron?

 

[alreadygone]

BUY PERMANENT PRESS!!

 

[Shannow]

Use a solid table, with a couple of bath-towels over it.

 

[Papa Bear]

Is this something new to you, Dave ?? Is there a Mrs. Dave ?? If this is something new, CUT IT OUT !!
Our iron went out to the yard sale with the B&W T.V.
P.B.

 

[wavinwayne]

Get one of those ironing boards that hangs on the top of a door. That's what I use, & it works great.

 

[Al]

Get someone to teach you.

My wife says it takes a long time bc the rest of the shirt that you have done needs to hang over the side so it doesn't get wrinkled. She said it would take her at leas that long. You need an ironing board.

Get permanent press shirts and get them out of the drier as soon as its done. Don't let them in the drier. Actually get them out and hang them up slightly damp.

 

[Korean_redneck]

You can easily iron on top of a flat bed. YOu don't need to use corners. My uniforms are crisp, especially with Starch.

 

[tom slick]

use spray starch, you'll have those military creases in no time.

 

[DaveInLA]

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Originally posted by Papa Bear:
Is this something new to you, Dave ?? Is there a Mrs. Dave ??

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It's not entirely new, but like I said, I'm just getting frustrated now. I have a couple of "wrinkle-free" shirts that I would try to wear as often as I could

but now I have to wear a shirt and tie every darn day, so I had to bust out my regular shirts.

There is no Mrs. Dave.

 

[DaveInLA]

When using starch on a completely dry shirt, should I first dampen the shirt before starching it? And after I spray on the starch, should I iron immediately or let it soak in first?

 

[Quattro Pete]

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Originally posted by DaveInLA:
I guess they look decent, but it takes me almost 10 minutes per shirt!

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Well, that's what it takes to do it well.

 

[lindermant]

um, get an ironing board... you can stash it under the bed when you're done with it.

Skip the starch and buy a quality iron - it makes a HUGE difference (I recommend Rowenta) and won't leave little starch flakes on your clothes

 

[Korean_redneck]

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Originally posted by DaveInLA:
When using starch on a completely dry shirt, should I first dampen the shirt before starching it? And after I spray on the starch, should I iron immediately or let it soak in first?

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Its pretty easy bro.. spray at the area you are about to iron, let it soak for 20 seconds.. iron it until dries.. your shirts will feel solid and healthy

 

[ediamiam]

I always spray the shirt first then iron, with the iron at the hottest setting. I never spray and iron the part of the shirt that gets tucked under the pants. Once you get the knack for arranging the shirt on the ironing board, its really quick.

 

[97f150]

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What tips can you give me?

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GET MARRIED!!! The problem with your shirts is that they all get prematurely wrinkled on the way home from the store with all the speeding up and slowing down that you like to do.

 

[tom slick]

you could just take them to the cleaners.

I have spent many an hour ironing uniforms to a crisp razor sharp crease. now I'm a slacker though.

 

[sprintman]

Get a real steam iron and do it properly, I joined the RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) way back and you learn about this stuff.

 

[Korean_redneck]

^^^ I talked to alot of Australian Navy Sailors. Their Uniforms were soo cute. hahah. Especially their hat with the little bow.

 

[TheTanSedan]

I was a bachelor until age 40. Yes, it takes some time. Good tools make it faster.

Backside of collar first, then front.

Cuffs, underside, then sleeves and cuff outer.

Body, going "around", starting with underside of button placket on front.

Careful with spray starch. You can also buy starch to use in the wash, but you'll need to experiment. Starch wears out the fabric sooner, and unfortunately laundries won't do a shirt "starch on cuffs and collar only" any more.

An ironing board is cheap. Use the narrowed end for collar, cuff and shoulders. Use the large end for body.

My wife has no interest in ironing. Why should she?

We send out most laundry these days, and I have been buying PP shirts.