2. Types of Ironing equipment;
1. QUALITY STEAM
IRON
Steam irons uses heat
and water to create steam
that stretches out
molecules in a fabric
to remove wrinkles. One
can apply more steam
depending upon the
toughness of the material
being ironed
3. 2. Ironing Board with
Iron Holder
This is another essential tool
that comes with a seemingly
endless amount of options,
so let’s cut to the chase.
There are 2 main
considerations when buying
an ironing board.
reduced.
4. A quality ironing board cover is designed
to withstand repeated exposure to the heat
and steam created by the steam iron. The
lining is also a key component in reducing
the amount of time you spend ironing as it
reflects the heat and steam that neutralizes
wrinkles.
3. Ironing Board Cover (Padded)
4. Portable Ironing Mat (a.k.a. Ironing
Blanket)
An ironing mat converts
almost any surface like a bed,
kitchen counter, washing
machine or dryer into a
convenient ironing surface.
5. 5.Silicone Iron Resting Pad
A silicone iron resting pad will
help avoid accidental burns and
extend the life of your ironing
board cover.
6. Ironing Cloth
An ironing cloth, or pressing cloth as it is
also called, is used as a protective layer
between your clothing and the hot surface of
the soleplate. It prevents you from
accidentally scorching a garment if the
temperature of the iron is set too high for the
fabric you’re working with.
6. 7. Soleplate Cover or Iron Shoe Plate
If you want to avoid scorching or shining
fabrics without using an ironing cloth, a
safe and convenient way to do this is by
attaching a shoe plate or soleplate cover
to the base of your iron.
8. Steam Iron Storage Case & Board
Caddy
An iron caddy serves as a convenient
steam iron storage case. This is one of
the safest ways to store and cool your
iron as it is secured and safe from
toppling, even if the power cord is
accidentally snagged or pulled.
7. 9. Iron Cord Clips & Cord Holder
Iron cord clips help you guide the
power cable in and around your
ironing work station, making sure it is
neat and out of the way while you
work.
10. Distilled Water
Most steam irons manufacturers today
recommend using tap water. However,
some areas have very high mineral content
in their water and this is one of the most
common reasons for the deterioration of
your appliances.
8. 11. Ironing Starch
Starching your shirts not only makes the shirt
look more crisp and polished, but it makes
ironing them so much easier. Ironing with
starch helps set the fabric so you don’t have to
repeatedly iron over the same area.
12. Versatile Spray Bottle
A spray bottle will always come in super handy
in any laundry room. They are best used for
laundry fragrances, starch and softeners to help
add that finishing touch to your ironing. To make
the task even more pleasurable and satisfying,
spend a few dollars extra and get a continuous
water mister, they’re a dream to use.
9. 13. Lint Roller
If you iron a lot of whites or men’s shirts,
a lint roller will not only leave your
clothing looking fluff-free, but it will save
you having to clean your iron as
frequently.
14. Soleplate Cleaning Kit
Over time, tiny fibers from the fabrics you work with
will burn and create brown spots on the soleplate of
your steam iron. If you use starch on your clothing,
you’ll find this occurs more frequently and its best to
remove it when you notice it, to avoid marking your
clothing. These brown burn marks are super easy to
remove.
10. 15. Sleeve Ironing Board
If you are looking for that freshly
laundered look in your work shirts or
jacket sleeves, then you’ll love how
functional and effortless a sleeve board
will make the job.
16. Tailors Ham or Pressing Ham
This piece of equipment is for anyone
wanting to take their ironing to the next
level. A tailor’s ham may seem a little
“antiquey” and intimidating at first, but
it’s actually pretty easy to use.
11. 17. Tailors
Clapper
A clapper, or tailors clapper as it is also
known, is a wooden tool that helps you
achieve perfectly crisp and flat seams. Once
you’ve presses an area with your steam iron,
you place the clapper over the seam and hold
it there until the fabric has cooled. The heat
and steam from the iron is trapped under the
wooden surface and the result is a seam or
pleat that’s flatter than flat.
12. FOLDING METHODS AND
TECHNIQUES;
T-Shirts
o Scientists have revealed the most efficient
method for folding T-shirts. The technique,
described by robotics engineers at the University
of California Berkeley, was part of a research
project that programmed robots on how to fold
clothing for maximum space-saving.
1.With the T-shirt flat on a surface, fold one arm in at the armpit seam.
2.On the same side, fold the length of the shirt toward the center.
3.Repeat step 1 on the opposite side.
4.Repeat step 2 on the opposite side. Your shirt should now be a rectangle.
5.Take the folded shirt, and bring the bottom up to the top, reducing the size by
half.
6.Smooth out your small square of a T-shirt and place it in your drawer or
13. Dress Shirts
o While you might be tempted to hang your dress shirts,
folding them so they can be stored neatly in drawers not
only saves precious closet space but also prevents
wrinkling. The latter is a big plus if you dread breaking
out the ironing board.
o Make sure to button all the buttons, from top to bottom,
before folding. Doing so will ensure a neat and tidy fold
that stays wrinkle-free. Then, follow these folding steps
that are similar to the T-shirt fold:
1.Spread the shirt button side down on a flat surface.
2.Bring the right sleeve toward the center, folding along the armpit
seam.
3.Fold the right sleeve at about a 45-degree angle down toward the
hem.
4.Repeat step 2 on the left side.
5.Repeat step 3 on the left side.
6.Grab the bottom hem, and fold the bottom third of the shirt up.
14. Towels
o Folding both large and small towels in thirds
is a real win-win. Towels folded using this
method take up less surface space and are
also much easier to stack. FYI, it's how most
five-star hotels fold their towels.
1.Holding a towel lengthwise, bring the hems
together, so the towel is half the length.
2.Repeat the previous step.
3.Rotate the towel, so it is lengthwise in front of you
with the hem (and any decorative elements) face
down.
4.Bring each side edge in to the center one at a time
like you are folding a piece of paper in thirds.
5.Flip the towel over, and place it on the shelf with
15. Short Socks
o Short socks, though, might not be long
enough to fold in thirds. This diagram shows
how to fold socks like these without resorting
to the old sock-tucking trick.
1.Form a T with one sock over the other
perpendicularly.
2.Fold the right edge of the bottom sock
over the top of the top sock.
3.Repeat for the left side of the bottom sock.
4.Fold up the top sock, so it overhangs on
top.
5.Fold the overhang portion of the sock in
between the folded layers of the bottom
16. Sweaters
o Bulky, heavy sweaters should never be
hung on a hanger. To prevent sweaters
like these from getting droopy and
stretched out of shape, neatly fold as
shown.
1.With the sweater face down, fold the sleeve in
toward the center of the sweater.
2.Repeat on the other side.
3.Bring the bottom hem up, and fold the
sweater in half.
4.Turn the folded sweater over, and store it on a
closet shelf or in a dresser drawer.
17. Underwear
o While you might be thinking "Who the
heck folds underwear?" consider this:
Keeping your skivvies neatly organized
will make it easier to find the pair you
want to wear without messing up the
entire underwear drawer. Even better,
it saves precious drawer space.
o Always start with the underwear on a
flat surface. For women's underwear,
fold in half by bringing either the right
or left edge to the opposite edge.
Repeat, then fold in half from top to
bottom.
o For men's briefs, fold in thirds by
18. MEMBERS;
MAGUIN, JESSA MAE M.
TALEMPOROS, CLARIVEL
MAGDALA, GELTHON
LUTCHAVEZ, NICOLINE
MABANAN, ANGELA
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