Iron - Garment Care Tips

General Tips

• Never put a garment on right after ironing – this can actually create wrinkles. Always wait about 5 minutes after ironing to set the press.

Specific Fabric Care

Cashmere

• Always hand wash in cold water with baby shampoo or woolite.
• Quick drying tip, use a salad spinner and lay it flat to finish drying

Cotton

• Machine wash in warm water on a normal wash cycle and iron with high heat levels
• Keep towels, robes, and washcloths fluffy by using half the recommended detergent and running them through an extra rinse cycle

Jeans

• Maintain color by adding white vinegar to final rinse. If you want them more faded, wash once in hot water
• Pre-Washed Jeans (already faded): Washing is recommended only when they’re stained or start to sag – zap odors by freezing them in a plastic bag for 2 days

Polyester

• This fabric is prone to static cling, use fabric softener while washing to help reduce it

Rayon (Aka Viscose)

• Has a silky appearance but breathes like cotton – but wrinkles easily and cannot handle high ironing heat
• Hang items when they’re totally wet without wringing or twisting, this helps the garment hold its shape

Silk

• Hand washing is best, do not wring out, and only iron on low heat without steam (it can leave watermarks)

Stains

• Use white wine to remove red wine stains
• Use dawn to remove grease or oil stains

Velvet

• Be careful while ironing velvet, you can crush the pile or leave an iron imprint

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